Fa Trophy Draw: fa trophy draw confirms Southport v Southend and Wealdstone v Marine
The fa trophy draw has set up semi-finals featuring Southport against Southend United and Wealdstone against Marine. The draw was made live on Monday 2 March, with further scheduling and ball numbers confirmed for both the FA Trophy and FA Vase competitions.
Fa Trophy Draw confirmed for semis
The Isuzu FA Trophy semi-final draw produced two ties: Southport v Southend United and Wealdstone v Marine. Ball numbers for the Isuzu FA Trophy were listed as 1 Southport, 2 Marine, 3 Wealdstone and 4 Southend United. The Isuzu FA Trophy semi finals are scheduled for Saturday 28 March, with a separate confirmation giving the Isuzu FA Trophy semi finals date as Saturday 28 March 2026; the competition final will take place at Wembley on Sunday 17 May.
Southport to host Southend United
Former runners-up Southport, nicknamed the Sandgrounders and currently 17th in the National League North, will be at home to Southend United in the semi-finals. Southport progressed to the last four by beating Yeovil Town on penalties and the club previously reached the final in 1998. Southend advanced with a 2-1 win at Horsham and are looking to end a run of defeats in finals, having lost three times in the EFL Trophy and lost in last season's National League play-off showpiece against Oldham Athletic.
Wealdstone to host Marine at home
Wealdstone, Trophy winners in 1985, will enjoy home advantage against Marine in the other semi-final. Manager Gary Waddock has been appointed and is looking to guide Wealdstone to Wembley. Marine claimed a National League scalp in the quarter-finals by beating Woking 1-0, while Wealdstone saw off Kidderminster Harriers in a penalty shootout at Aggborough.
Isuzu draw broadcast and presenters
The Isuzu FA Trophy and Isuzu FA Vase semi-final draws were made on Monday 2 March, held live at Wembley Stadium and starting at approximately 3. 15pm. The draw presentation was handled by Charlie Baker, the draw itself was made by former England international Gary Cahill, and Tony Incenzo provided immediate reaction to the fixtures. The ball numbers for both semi-final draws were published at the draw.
FA Vase semi-finals and prize money
In the FA Vase, the semi-final ties are Cockfosters v Punjab United and Hallen v AFC Stoneham. Ball numbers for the Isuzu FA Vase were listed as 1 Punjab United, 2 AFC Stoneham, 3 Hallen and 4 Cockfosters. The FA Vase semi-finals will be played over two legs, with the first leg on 28 March and the second leg on 4 April; another confirmation lists the Isuzu FA Vase first leg on Saturday 28 March and the second leg on Saturday 4 April 2026. Winning sides in the FA Vase semi-finals will earn £5, 500 and a place in the final at Wembley on May 17, while losing teams will collect £1, 725 from the prize fund.
Cockfosters and Punjab United details
Punjab United, a Gravesend-based side managed by Chipie Sian, will play Cockfosters over two legs with the first leg away. Punjab reached the final four as top scorer Jack Hopkins scored the only goal late on to consign 10-man Downton to a 1-0 loss at the Steve Cook Stadium. Cockfosters knocked holders Whitstable out at the last-16 stage on penalties after a 1-1 draw, were 4-2 winners at Droylsden in their quarter-final, and have already come through four penalty shootouts to reach this stage. Cockfosters are seventh in the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division and have matches in hand on those above them as they target promotion through the play-offs in their own division.
Aldershot Town won the 2025 FA Trophy final, beating Spennymoor Town 3-0. The two FA Trophy semi-final matches will be played on Saturday, 28 March, with the final taking place at Wembley on Sunday, 17 May. The Isuzu FA Trophy semi finals will take place on Saturday 28 March 2026. The Isuzu FA Vase semi finals will be played across two legs, with the first leg on Saturday 28 March and the second leg on Saturday 4 April 2026.
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