Which Non-League sides will take part in the Isuzu FA Trophy Third Round Qualifying?

The draw for the Isuzu FA Trophy Third Round Qualifying has been made with a total of 128 clubs from across the country competing in the next stage.

The competition continues to capture the attention of Non-League fans, providing a stage where clubs outside the professional English leagues can compete for national glory.

Following this weekend’s second round qualifying ties, the draw has been confirmed, setting up 64 fixtures that promise drama, excitement, and the chance for clubs to make a mark on one of the country’s most prestigious cup competitions.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the next round.

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When will the third round qualifying take place?

The 64 fixtures are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday 4 October 2025, with all games set to be played over the standard weekend slot unless otherwise agreed by the clubs.

What is the prize fund for this stage?

Winning clubs at this stage will receive £2,450, while losing teams are guaranteed £625 from the competition prize fund, providing a financial boost for Non-League sides.

What are some of the standout ties to look out for?

Whitby Town v Hebburn Town – A North East derby with local bragging rights at stake, guaranteed to be a fiery contest.

Sittingbourne v Hashtag United – Last season’s quarter-finalists face the Tags in a Kent vs Essex clash, with upset potential high.

Hyde United v Warrington Town – A classic North West Non-League clash, with history and pride on the line.

Full Third Round Qualifying draw

1. Hyde United v Warrington Town
2. Ashton United v Clitheroe
3. Dunston v Warrington Rylands
4. Workington v FC United of Manchester
5. Stockton Town v Lower Breck
6. Silsden v Stocksbridge Park Steels
7. Runcorn Linnets or Bury v Morpeth Town
8. Widnes v Bamber Bridge (walkover – Widnes withdrawn)
9. Bridlington Town v Guiseley
10. Bradford (Park Avenue) v Heaton Stannington
11. Whitby Town v Hebburn Town
12. Prescot Cables v Lancaster City
13. Evesham United v Ilkeston Town
14. Gainsborough Trinity v Shifnal Town
15. Barwell v Bromsgrove Sporting
16. Sporting Club Inkberrow v Stratford Town
17. Rushall Olympic v Spalding United
18. Anstey Nomads v Stourbridge
19. Quorn v Corby Town
20. Real Bedford v Stamford
21. AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Malvern Town
22. Halesowen Town v Leek Town
23. St Ives Town v Kettering Town
24. Worcester City v Rugby Town
25. Basford United v Alvechurch
26. Harborough Town v Hednesford Town
27. Cleethorpes Town v Redditch United
28. Stanway Rovers v Uxbridge
29. Royston Town v Welling United
30. Hanwell Town v Grays Athletic
31. Westfield v Brentwood Town
32. Leatherhead v Ramsgate
33. Aveley v St Albans City
34. Carshalton Athletic v Cheshunt
35. Broadbridge Heath v Billericay Town
36. Hadley v Dartford
37. Harrow Borough v Witham Town
38. Lewes v Leiston
39. Cray Valley (PM) v Berkhamsted
40. AFC Sudbury v Bury Town
41. Chertsey Town v Tilbury
42. Burgess Hill Town v Potters Bar Town
43. Bishop’s Stortford v Cray Wanderers
44. Wingate & Finchley v VCD Athletic
45. Chatham Town v Needham Market
46. Ashford United v Biggleswade
47. Hayes & Yeading United v Walton & Hersham
48. Sittingbourne v Hashtag United
49. Waltham Abbey v Walthamstow
50. Whitehawk v Canvey Island
51. Dulwich Hamlet v Hendon
52. AFC Dunstable v Folkestone Invicta
53. Bracknell Town v Hungerford Town
54. Basingstoke Town v Shaftesbury
55. Hartpury v Gloucester City
56. Plymouth Parkway v Gosport Borough
57. Dorchester Town v Bideford
58. Thame United v Banbury United
59. Bishop’s Cleeve v Sholing
60. Yate Town v Poole Town
61. AFC Portchester v Taunton Town
62. Chichester City v Farnham Town
63. Havant & Waterlooville v Tiverton Town
64. Wimborne Town v Weymouth

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