Which Non-League teams are in the FA Vase third round proper? Full draw revealed

The FA Vase third round proper draw is in, with 32 ties confirmed as Non-League clubs look to move another step closer to the Wembley final.

The draw was announced on Monday following a weekend of second-round action that started with two ties on Friday and concluded with Yarm & Eaglescliffe beating Northwich Victoria with a penalty shootout after a goalless draw on Sunday.

Eastwood CFC producing a devastating second-half spell to beat Lye Town 4-0 on Saturday.

Tyler Blake scored twice in the space of three minutes before Ryan Wilson and Jamie Walker completed the rout.

North Shields, meanwhile, had to do things the hard way, coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Brigg Town before winning 4-3 on penalties.

Bilston Town recovered from going behind twice to beat Heanor Town 4-2, while St Neots Town enjoyed a more comfortable afternoon with a 5-0 victory over Saffron Walden Town.

Phoenix Sports were the weekend’s biggest scorers, hitting six in their win over Faversham Strike Force.

Take a look at who has been drawn against who, plus the key dates and prize money for the next round.

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FA Vase third round proper draw in full

1 Nelson v Shildon    
2 West Didsbury & Chorlton v Retford     
3 Woolton v Bishop Auckland     
4 Holker Old Boys v North Shields     
5 Droylsden v Bottesford Town     
6 Sheffield v Boldon CA     
7 Thornton Cleveleys v Yarm & Eaglescliffe     
8 Desborough Town v Hinckley    
9 Atherstone Town v Harrowby United     
10 Belper United v Brocton     
11 St Neots Town v Eastwood Community     
12 Bilston Town v Sherwood Colliery     
13 Rugby Town v Birstall United     
14 Gornal Athletic v Gresley Rovers     
15 Biggleswade United v Great Yarmouth Town     
16 White Ensign v Cockfosters     
17 Kings Langley v Harpenden Town     
18 Hadleigh United v Heybridge Swifts     
19 Belstone v Colney Heath     
20 Hertford Heath v Ampthill Town     
21 Larkfield & New Hythe v Crawley Down Gatwick     
22 Harefield United v Phoenix Sports     
23 Rusthall v Hassocks     
24 AFC Greenwich Borough v Fisher     
25 Cove v Tunbridge Wells     
26 Hythe Town v Reading City     
27 Highworth Town v Andover New Street     
28 Portishead Town v Hallen     
29 Longlevens v Devizes Town     
30 St Blazey v Bovey Tracey     
31 Downton v Bridgwater United  
32 Elburton Villa v Buckland Athletic 

When will the third round proper be played?

The third round proper is scheduled for Saturday November 28th 2026 with a 3pm kick-off. Individual fixtures may be moved.

The winners will progress to the fourth round, which is due to take place in January.

How much prize money is on offer?

Non-League hopefuls who have reached the third round proper are guaranteed £350, while the winners of each tie will collect £1,125.

The prize money increases in the later rounds, with £30,000 going to the eventual winners and £15,000 for the runners-up.

FA Vase 2026-27: Remaining dates

• Fourth round proper: Saturday January 9th 2027
• Fifth round proper: Saturday February 6th 2027
• Sixth round proper: Saturday March 6th 2027
• Semi-final, first leg: Saturday April 3rd 2027
• Semi-final, second leg: Saturday April 10th 2027
• Final: Sunday May 16th 2027

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