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FA Trophy Factfile: Debutant quarter in the mix

FA Trophy Factfile brings us the facts and figures as this season’s competitions get underway.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
17 August 2025

WINNING FEELING: Grays Athletic celebrate winning the FA Trophy 20 years ago PICTURE: Alamy

Isuzu FA Trophy
By Phil Annets @FATROPHYFACTFILE

FA Trophy Factfile brings us the facts and figures as this season's competitions get underway.
A record-breaking start to the 2025-26 Isuzu FA Trophy sees more clubs than ever chasing the road to Wembley.
With a former winner, debutants and familiar rivals all in action from the very first whistle, the preliminary round already serves up its share of stories.
As always, FA Trophy Factfile has crunched the numbers to uncover the facts and quirks that make this season’s competition one to watch.

WINNING FEELING: Grays Athletic celebrate ...

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