FA Trophy

Which Non-League sides will feature in the Isuzu FA Trophy Fifth Round?

The Isuzu FA Trophy Fifth Round draw has been made and the road to Wembley is gathering pace, with just 16 clubs set to remain after the conclusion of the fourth round action on Tuesday night.

by
Harry Whitfield
12 January 2026

Chatham Town players celebrate their Isuzu FA Trophy fourth round victory over Carlisle United

The Isuzu FA Trophy Fifth Round draw has been made and the road to Wembley is gathering pace, with just 16 clubs set to remain after the conclusion of the fourth round action on Tuesday night.

Chatham Town stole the headlines during another dramatic weekend of cup action, overcoming National League side Carlisle United amid a round disrupted by postponements in cold, icy and snowy conditions.

As a result, several ties are still to be decided by replays, but the fifth round draw has already produced a number of intriguing match-ups as the competition moves closer to its business end.

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

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When will the fifth round take place?

The fifth round of the Isuzu FA Trophy takes place on Saturday, 31 January 2026, with Wembley now firmly in sight for the remaining contenders.

What is the prize fund for this stage?

Victory in the fifth round brings £6,000, while defeated clubs still collect £1,750 – significant sums at this level of the game as budgets continue to feel the strain across Non-League football.

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

After their heroics on Saturday, Chatham Town take another home tie, with the prospect of facing National League opposition again should Southend United overcome Bath City on Tuesday night.

Marine have a big day out guaranteed as they travel to face either Tamworth or Rochdale from the fifth tier of English football.

Walton & Hersham saw off Brackley Town, another National League side to exit the competition at the weekend, and as a reward for continuing their superb run, now face the prospect of another stern home test against either Woking or FA Cup kings Macclesfield.

Anstey Nomads and Clitheroe must wait for their highly anticipated ties. Should the Nomads produce another miracle, Kidderminster Harriers or Morecambe await, while Horsham could be next up for the Blues.