The FA Trophy second round proper draw has been made with 40 ties scheduled for Saturday November 14th 2026.
The road to Wembley continues as National League North and South clubs enter the competition, joining the teams who made it through the weekend’s first round proper action.
There was plenty of drama in the opening round, with Enfield Town recording a 5-1 victory over Hanworth Villa, while Kettering Town hit six past Quorn in a 6-2 win.
Halesowen Town also impressed with a 4-0 victory at Evesham United, while Guiseley progressed with a 3-1 win at Warrington Rylands.
Alfreton Town came from behind to beat Mickleover 2-1, and Chertsey Town cruised to a 4-0 victory at Takeley.
Bury also secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Prescot Cables, while Bridlington Town, Redditch United, Eastbourne Borough, Whitehawk and Bath City all needed penalty shoot-outs to progress.
Here is the full draw below and everything you need to know ahead of the next round of the FA Trophy.
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FA Trophy second round proper draw
- Hebburn Town v Guiseley
- Ashton United v Workington or Cleethorpes Town
- Bridlington Town v Macclesfield
- Spennymoor Town v Scarborough Athletic
- Radcliffe v Marine
- Avro v Chester
- Darlington v Bury
- Alfreton Town v Southport
- Chorley v Buxton
- Worksop Town v South Shields
- Leek Town v Morecambe
- Bourne Town v Bromsgrove Sporting
- Bedford Town v Chesham United
- Wingate & Finchley v Hashtag United
- Braintree Town v Kettering Town
- King’s Lynn Town v Stourbridge
- Halesowen Town v Redditch United
- AFC Telford United v Chelmsford City
- Hednesford Town v Hemel Hempstead Town
- Hereford v Brackley Town
- Newmarket Town v Oxford City
- Merthyr Town v Harborough Town
- Billericay Town v Waltham Abbey
- Enfield Town v Spalding United
- Dagenham & Redbridge v Dorking Wanderers
- Walton & Hersham v Aveley
- Farnham Town v Ebbsfleet United
- Folkestone Invicta v Cray Wanderers
- Weymouth v Hampton & Richmond Borough
- Dartford v AFC Totton
- Horsham v Torquay United
- Didcot Town v Slough Town
- Maidstone United v Maidenhead United
- Whitehawk v Tonbridge Angels
- Wimborne Town v Uxbridge
- Bath City v Truro City
- Eastbourne Borough v Chertsey Town
- Dover Athletic v Burgess Hill Town
- Salisbury v Chichester City
- Weston-super-Mare v Farnborough

When will the second round proper take place?
The 40 second-round proper ties are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday November 14th 2026.
Kick-off times and any changes to the scheduled date will be confirmed by the respective clubs, so supporters should check with their teams for the latest fixture information.
What is the prize money on offer?
Clubs will be competing for a place in the third round proper and a share of the FA Trophy prize fund.
Winning clubs in the second round proper will receive £3,750, while losing teams will collect £1,000.
The prize money increases as clubs progress through the competition, with the winners of the final set to receive £60,000.

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When are the next FA Trophy rounds?
The third round proper is scheduled for Saturday December 12th 2026, when the Step 1 clubs from the National League enter the competition.
The remaining dates are:
- Fourth Round Proper: Saturday January 16th 2027
- Fifth Round Proper: Saturday February 6th 2027
- Sixth Round Proper: Saturday March 6th 2027
- Semi-final: Saturday April 3rd 2027
- Final: Sunday May 16th 2027
The final will be staged at Wembley Stadium.
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