2026 FA Trophy final
Wembley Stadium hosted the final | |||||||
| Event | 2025–26 FA Trophy | ||||||
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| Southend United won 4–2 after penalties | |||||||
| Date | 17 May 2026 | ||||||
| Venue | Wembley Stadium, London | ||||||
| Referee | Farai Hallam (Surrey FA) | ||||||
| Attendance | 43,306 | ||||||
The 2026 FA Trophy final was an association football match played at Wembley Stadium, London, on 17 May 2026. It was the 57th FA Trophy final and was contested between Southend United and Wealdstone. Due to sponsorship by Isuzu, the final was officially named the Isuzu FA Trophy Final.
As part of Non-League Finals Day, the FA Vase final was played earlier the same day at the same venue.[1][2]
Route to the final
Southend United
| 13 December 2025 3R | Southend United | 4–0 | Truro City | Southend-on-Sea |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Roots Hall Attendance: 3,715 |
| 13 January 2026 4R | Bath City | 1–3 | Southend United | Bath |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Twerton Park Attendance: 1,130 |
| 31 January 2026 5R | Chatham Town | 0–1 | Southend United | Chatham |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Bauvill Stadium Attendance: 2,135 |
| 28 February 2026 QF | Horsham | 1–2 | Southend United | Horsham |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Hop Oast Stadium Attendance: 2,580 |
| 28 March 2026 SF | Southport | 1–3 | Southend United | Southport |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Haig Avenue Attendance: 5,600 |
Wealdstone
| 13 December 2025 3R | Wealdstone | 2–1 | Cheshunt | Ruislip |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Grosvenor Vale Attendance: 621 |
| 10 January 2026 4R | Wealdstone | 1–0 | Dagenham & Redbridge | Ruislip |
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Report | Stadium: Grosvenor Vale Attendance: 891 |
| 31 January 2026 5R | Forest Green Rovers | 0–3 | Wealdstone | Nailsworth |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 1,607 |
| 28 February 2026 QF | Kidderminster Harriers | 1–1 (5–6 p) | Wealdstone | Kidderminster |
| 15:00 BST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Aggborough Attendance: 3,195 |
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| 28 March 2026 SF | Wealdstone | 1–0 | Marine | Ruislip |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Grosvenor Vale Attendance: 4,000 |
Match
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Assistant referees:[4]
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Match rules
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Broadcasting
The match was televised live on TNT Sports 4 and HBO Max.[5] Radio commentary was provided by BBC Essex.[6]
References
- ^ "Showdowns in the Isuzu FA Vase and Trophy". TheFA.com. The Football Association. 22 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ^ "Non-League Finals Day". Wembley Stadium. 1 May 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ^ a b George, Dan (17 May 2026). "Southend United 0-0 Wealdstone (4-2 pens): Shrimpers win FA Trophy on penalties". BBC Sport. Wembley Stadium. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ^ a b "See the match officials for FA Trophy, FA Vase, FA Sunday Cup and FA Inter-League Cup". thefa.com. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "Broadcast details for The Isuzu FA Trophy and FA Vase Finals confirmed". TheFA.com. The Football Association. 7 May 2026. Archived from the original on 17 May 2026. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ^ "BBC Essex Sport, Can Southend United win the FA Trophy at Wembley?". BBC. Archived from the original on 17 May 2026. Retrieved 18 May 2026.