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Which Non-League sides will feature in the Isuzu FA Vase Third Round Proper?

The draw for the Isuzu FA Vase Third Round Proper has been made, with just 64 clubs now left dreaming of a Wembley appearance as the road to Non-League Finals Day continues.

Droylsden progressed to the next round of the Isuzu FA Vase with a 4-2 victory over Northwich Victoria at the weekend

The draw for the Isuzu FA Vase Third Round Proper has been made, with just 64 clubs now left dreaming of a Wembley appearance as the road to Non-League Finals Day continues.

Following another thrilling weekend of second-round action, clubs up and down the country will now be plotting their next steps in pursuit of silverware.

Whitstable Town, last season’s champions, remain in the competition after narrowly avoiding a shock exit against Infinity FC on Saturday – a late header from Dean Grant securing their place in the next round and keeping their title defence alive.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the next round.

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When will the Third Round Proper matches take place?

All ties are set for the weekend of Saturday 6 December 2025, with kick-off times typically at 3pm, unless stated otherwise by the host clubs.

What’s the prize fund for winning clubs?

At this stage of the competition, winning clubs will receive £1,125, while those who fall short will still collect £350, providing a valuable financial boost for teams across the Non-League pyramid.

Droylsden progressed to the next round of the Isuzu FA Vase with a 4-2 victory over Northwich Victoria at the weekend
Droylsden progressed to the next round of the Isuzu FA Vase with a 4-2 victory over Northwich Victoria at the weekend
PICTURE: Alun Roberts

Full draw for the Third Round Proper

Ramsbottom United v Nelson

Winsford United v Prestwich Heys

North Shields v Liversedge

Chadderton v Burscough

Droylsden v Fulwood Amateurs

Rossington Main v West Didsbury & Chorlton

Albion Sports v South Liverpool

Northampton On Chenecks v Bilston Town

Coventry United v Hanley Town

Gornal Athletic v Grantham Town

Radford v Heather St Johns

Sutton United (Birmingham) v Desborough Town

Sherwood Colliery v Retford United

Clay Cross Town v Nuneaton Town

Harpenden Town v Haringey Borough

Lymore Gardens v Halesworth Town

Dereham Town v Benfleet

Cockfosters v Soul Tower Hamlets

Saffron Walden Town v Great Yarmouth Town

Reading City v Snodland Town

Haywards Heath Town v Berks County

Faversham Strike Force v Crawley Down Gatwick

Burnham v Punjab United

Whitstable Town v Eastbourne United

Fisher v Fleet Town

Tunbridge Wells v Windsor & Eton

Bovey Tracey v Downton

Slimbridge v Amesbury Town

Buckland Athletic v Barnstaple Town

Hallen v Hamworthy Recreation

AFC Stoneham v Cinderford Town

Hythe & Dibden v Sturminster Newton United

READ MORE: Infinity 1-2 Whitstable Town: FA Vase holders barely avoid upset

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