Which Non-League sides will take part in the Isuzu FA Trophy First Round Proper?

The draw for the Isuzu FA Trophy First Round Proper is now confirmed, with 32 ties to decide who advances.

This stage features only sides that have progressed out of the qualifying rounds – no new league entrants this round – before clubs from Step 2 join in the next round.

The road to Wembley continues, with every tie carrying ambition, intrigue, and the chance for underdogs to shine.

Here’s everything you need ahead of the first round proper.

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When will the first round proper take place?

The 32 fixtures are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday 25 October 2025, with all matches set to be played across the standard weekend slot unless both clubs agree otherwise.

What is the prize fund for this stage?

Winning clubs at this stage will receive £3,000, while those on the losing side will still earn £775 from the competition prize fund – another welcome boost for Non-League sides across the country.

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

Wimborne Town v AFC Portchester – Fresh from their shock win in the previous round, Portchester will fancy another upset against higher-level opposition. With momentum on their side, they’ll travel to Dorset full of belief.

– Hendon also pulled off a surprise in third round qualifying and now face a tough test against the Swans.

Leatherhead v Canvey Island – For the first time in five years, Leatherhead have reached this stage of the FA Trophy.

Full first round proper draw

Hyde United v Stocksbridge Park Steels
Clitheroe v Stockton Town
FC United of Manchester v Bamber Bridge
Prescot Cables v Guiseley
Dunston v Hebburn Town
Bradford (Park Avenue) v Morpeth Town
Spalding United v Corby Town
Leek Town v Bromsgrove Sporting
Ilkeston Town v St Ives Town
Anstey Nomads v Stratford Town
Redditch United v Gainsborough Trinity
Alvechurch v Worcester City
Harborough Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Sittingbourne v Cray Valley (PM)
Real Bedford v Ashford United
Brentwood Town v Welling United
Leatherhead v Canvey Island
AFC Sudbury v Leiston
Wingate & Finchley v Cheshunt
Stanway Rovers v Harrow Borough
Tilbury v Hadley
Waltham Abbey v Chatham Town
Billericay Town v Bishop’s Stortford
St Albans City v Hanwell Town
Burgess Hill Town v Folkestone Invicta
Walton & Hersham v Hendon
Bracknell Town v Banbury United
Basingstoke Town v Dorchester Town
Plymouth Parkway v Poole Town
Wimborne Town v AFC Portchester
Gloucester City v Havant & Waterlooville
Farnham Town v Bishop’s Cleeve

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