Fa Trophy Draw: Southport v Southend and Wealdstone v Marine Set for Semis as Vase Ties Revealed
The fa trophy draw has delivered a compelling last four: Southport will host Southend United, while Wealdstone will have home advantage against Marine. The semi-finals are scheduled for Saturday, 28 March, with the final set for Wembley on Sunday, 17 May; details for the parallel FA Vase semi-finals were also confirmed, with two‑legged ties on 28 March and 4 April.
Fa Trophy Draw: semi-final pairings and ball numbers
The draw produced four ball numbers for the Isuzu FA Trophy. The ball numbers for the competition were listed as follows:
- 1. Southport
- 2. Marine
- 3. Wealdstone
- 4. Southend United
From those numbers the semi-finals pair Southport with Southend United and Wealdstone with Marine. The Isuzu FA Trophy semi-finals are set for Saturday 28 March 2026, and the final will take place at Wembley on Sunday 17 May.
How each team reached the FA Trophy semi-finals
- Southport, nicknamed the Sandgrounders and currently 17th in the National League North, progressed to the last four by beating Yeovil Town on penalties. They were runners-up in 1998.
- Southend United reached the semi-finals with a 2-1 win at Horsham. The club is seeking to end a run of defeats in finals, having lost three times in the EFL Trophy and losing last season's National League play-off showpiece against Oldham Athletic.
- Wealdstone, winners of the Trophy in 1985, advanced after beating Kidderminster Harriers in a penalty shootout at Aggborough. Gary Waddock has been appointed as manager and is looking to guide Wealdstone to Wembley.
- Marine recorded a notable quarter-final victory, beating Woking 1-0 to reach the last four.
Draw staging and presentation details
The Isuzu FA Trophy and Isuzu FA Vase semi-final draws were made on Monday 2 March. The draws were held live from Wembley Stadium, starting at approximately 3. 15pm, presented by Charlie Baker. The draw itself was made by former England international Gary Cahill, with Tony Incenzo providing immediate reaction. The draw presentation was broadcast on a national sports radio outlet and on an official video channel.
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Isuzu FA Vase: pairings, prize money and two‑legged schedule
The Isuzu FA Vase ball numbers were listed as:
- 1. Punjab United
- 2. AFC Stoneham
- 3. Hallen
- 4. Cockfosters
The Vase semi-finals pair Punjab United with Cockfosters and Hallen with AFC Stoneham. The semi-finals will be played over two legs, with the first leg on Saturday 28 March and the second leg on Saturday 4 April. Winning teams in the FA Vase semi-finals will earn £5, 500 and secure a place in the final at Wembley on 17 May, while losing teams will collect £1, 725 from the prize fund.
FA Vase semi-final background: Punjab United and Cockfosters
Punjab United, a Gravesend‑based side managed by Chipie Sian, reached the last four with a late Jack Hopkins goal that gave them a 1-0 win over 10-man Downton at the Steve Cook Stadium. Cockfosters advanced through a 4-2 quarter-final win at Droylsden and had earlier eliminated the holders, Whitstable, in the last-16 after a 1-1 draw and penalties. Cockfosters have already come through four penalty shootouts to reach this stage and sit seventh in the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division, with matches in hand as they pursue promotion the play-offs.
Fixture timing and what comes next
Both competitions have semi-final ties on Saturday, 28 March, with the Isuzu FA Vase requiring a second leg on Saturday, 4 April. The FA Trophy final is scheduled for Wembley on Sunday, 17 May. Match dates and arrangements are subject to confirmation; details included here reflect the draw and scheduling information provided at the time of the draw.
