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

The draw for the Isuzu FA Trophy Second Round Proper has been confirmed, with 40 ties set to take place next month as Step 2 clubs join the competition.

The road to Wembley continues, and with National League North and South sides now entering, the competition begins to take shape.

There will be 40 matches played at this stage, offering plenty of chances for Non-League clubs to test themselves against higher-tier opponents.

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

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When will the second round proper take place?

All 40 ties are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday 15 November 2025, with the standard fixture window applying unless both clubs agree to an alternative date.

What is the prize fund for this stage?

Winning clubs will collect £3,750 from the competition prize fund, while losing teams will still receive £1,000 – another valuable financial boost for clubs across the Non-League pyramid.

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

Chester v Clitheroe – Clitheroe head to the Deva Stadium on the back of a shock win over high-flying NPL Premier side Stockton Town. The Lancashire outfit, who sit 16th in the NPL West, will relish testing themselves against National League North opposition.

South Shields v Dunston UTS – There’s a fierce North East edge to this one. Dunston made history by beating local rivals Hebburn Town to reach the second round for the first time in their 50-year history, which now sets up a tantalising tie with the National League North league leaders.

Bedford Town v Anstey Nomads – Anstey Nomads secured a remarkable 4-0 victory over Stratford Town in the first round, with Liam Murphy scoring a hat-trick. They’ll now face Step 2 side Bedford Town, who play in the National League North, in what promises to be an exciting match.

Full second round proper draw

1 FC United of Manchester v Darlington
2 Chester v Clitheroe
3 Macclesfield v Prescot Cables
4 Gainsborough Trinity v Alfreton Town
5 Chorley v Worksop Town
6 Leek Town v Scarborough Athletic
7 Radcliffe v Bradford (Park Avenue)
8 Buxton v Southport
9 Spennymoor Town v AFC Fylde
10 South Shields v Dunston UTS
11 Marine v Stocksbridge Park Steels
12 Ilkeston Town v Curzon Ashton
13 King’s Lynn Town v Harrow Borough
14 Merthyr Town v Hanwell Town
15 Slough Town v Gloucester City
16 Kidderminster Harriers v Corby Town
17 Bedford Town v Anstey Nomads
18 Chesham United v AFC Telford United
19 Brentwood Town v Hornchurch
20 AFC Sudbury v Hereford
21 Leamington v Maidenhead United
22 Oxford City v Peterborough Sports
23 Bishop’s Stortford v Cheshunt
24 Hemel Hempstead Town v Chelmsford City
25 Alvechurch v Real Bedford
26 Harborough Town v Enfield Town
27 Dagenham & Redbridge v Tilbury
28 Walton & Hersham v Farnborough
29 Horsham v Farnham Town
30 Dover Athletic v Basingstoke Town or Dorchester Town
31 Torquay United v Maidstone United
32 Chippenham Town v Weston Super Mare
33 Wimborne Town v Chatham Town
34 Plymouth Parkway v Salisbury
35 Bath City v Bracknell Town
36 Ebbsfleet United v Sittingbourne
37 Folkestone Invicta v AFC Totton
38 Dorking Wanderers v Eastbourne Borough
39 Tonbridge Angels v Worthing
40 Leatherhead v Hampton & Richmond Borough

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