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Which Non-League clubs have made it through to the FA Trophy second round proper? Full draw

The FA Trophy second round proper draw has been made, as Non-League clubs discover their opponents for the next stage of the competition.

Riley McLachlan races away to celebrate his decisive goal for Alfreton Town.

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

  1. Hebburn Town v Guiseley
  2. Ashton United v Workington or Cleethorpes Town
  3. Bridlington Town v Macclesfield
  4. Spennymoor Town v Scarborough Athletic
  5. Radcliffe v Marine
  6. Avro v Chester
  7. Darlington v Bury
  8. Alfreton Town v Southport
  9. Chorley v Buxton
  10. Worksop Town v South Shields
  11. Leek Town v Morecambe
  12. Bourne Town v Bromsgrove Sporting
  13. Bedford Town v Chesham United
  14. Wingate & Finchley v Hashtag United
  15. Braintree Town v Kettering Town
  16. King’s Lynn Town v Stourbridge
  17. Halesowen Town v Redditch United
  18. AFC Telford United v Chelmsford City
  19. Hednesford Town v Hemel Hempstead Town
  20. Hereford v Brackley Town
  21. Newmarket Town v Oxford City
  22. Merthyr Town v Harborough Town
  23. Billericay Town v Waltham Abbey
  24. Enfield Town v Spalding United
  25. Dagenham & Redbridge v Dorking Wanderers
  26. Walton & Hersham v Aveley
  27. Farnham Town v Ebbsfleet United
  28. Folkestone Invicta v Cray Wanderers
  29. Weymouth v Hampton & Richmond Borough
  30. Dartford v AFC Totton
  31. Horsham v Torquay United
  32. Didcot Town v Slough Town
  33. Maidstone United v Maidenhead United
  34. Whitehawk v Tonbridge Angels
  35. Wimborne Town v Uxbridge
  36. Bath City v Truro City
  37. Eastbourne Borough v Chertsey Town
  38. Dover Athletic v Burgess Hill Town
  39. Salisbury v Chichester City
  40. Weston-super-Mare v Farnborough
Riley McLachlan races away to celebrate his decisive goal for Alfreton Town.
MATCH-WINNER: Riley McLachlan races away to celebrate his decisive goal for Alfreton Town. PICTURE: Chris Perry

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.

PROGRESS: Guiseley players and staff applaud their travelling supporters after securing a place in the FA Trophy second round proper.
PICTURE: John Hopkins

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.

READ MORE: Mickleover 1-2 Alfreton Town: Reds survive scare from The Sports

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