2017–18_FA_Trophy

2017–18 FA Trophy

2017–18 FA Trophy

Football tournament season

The 2017–18 FA Trophy is the 49th season of the FA Trophy, an annual football competition for teams at levels 5-8 of the English National League System.

Quick Facts Football Association Trophy, Tournament details ...

Calendar

The calendar for the 2017–18 FA Trophy, as announced by The Football Association.[1]

Round Main Date Number of Fixtures Clubs New Entries This Round Prize Money
Preliminary round7 October 201764276 → 212128£3,000
First round qualifying28 October 201772212 → 14080£3,250
Second round qualifying11 November 201736140 → 104none£4,000
Third round qualifying25 November 201740104 → 6444£5,000
First round proper16 December 20173264 → 3224£6,000
Second round proper13 January 20181632 → 16none£7,000
Third round proper3 February 2018816 → 8none£8,000
Fourth round proper24 February 201848 → 4none£10,000
Semi-finals17 and 24 March 201824 → 2none£20,000
Final20 May 201812 → 1noneRunners-up £30,000
Winners £60,000

Preliminary round

First round qualifying

A total of 144 teams took part in this stage of the competition including 64 winners from the preliminary round, 72 teams from Level 7 of English football and eight teams from level 8, who get a bye in the previous round.

Second round qualifying

Third round qualifying

A total of 80 teams took part in this stage of the competition, all winners from the second round qualifying and 44 clubs from Level 6 of English football.

First round proper

A total of 64 teams took part in this stage of the competition, all winners from the third round qualifying and the clubs from Level 5 of English football.

Second round proper

Third round proper

Fourth round proper

Semi-finals

Semi final fixtures are due to be played on 17 March and 24 March 2018, with the second leg going to extra time and penalties if required.

First leg

More information Brackley Town (6), 1–0 ...
St. James Park, Brackley
Attendance: 1,250
Referee: Charles Breakspear
More information Bromley (5), 3–2 ...
Hayes Lane, Bromley
Attendance: 1,254
Referee: Dean Whitestone

Second leg

More information Wealdstone (6), 0–2 ...
Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip
Attendance: 2,008
Referee: Gavin Ward

Brackley Town won 3–0 on aggregate

More information Gateshead (5), 1–1 ...
International Stadium, Gateshead
Attendance: 2,264
Referee: Ben Toner

Bromley won 4-3 on aggregate

Final

Main article: 2018 FA Trophy Final
More information Brackley Town, 1–1 (a.e.t.) ...
Attendance: 31,430

References

  1. [1]
    "The FA Trophy Fixtures List – Season 2017–2018". The FA. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
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