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Gav’s got a taste of big Vase stage

Gavin Kelsey couldn’t be prouder of what Cockfosters have achieved in reaching the final four – but he wants them to realise they may never get the chance to reach Wembley again.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 March 2026

By Matt Badcock

DREAM RUN: Cockfosters beat Droylsden

Gavin Kelsey couldn’t be prouder of what Cockfosters have achieved in reaching the final four – but he wants them to realise they may never get the chance to reach Wembley again.
The Spartan South Midlands Premier side began the campaign with aspirations of promotion – and that’s still the case with games in hand over their rivals to reach the play-offs.
But Fosters have now also found themselves just two legs away from the hallowed turf.
They’ve knocked out holders Whitstable Town and won four penalty shoot-outs in their six ties to...

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