Trophy disappointment for Tadcaster

FA Trophy Glossop North End 2-0 Tadcaster Albion Glossop North End gained revenge on Tadcaster for the recent their league defeat as goals in either half from Mike Norton and Max Leonard sent the former FA Vase finalists through. The Hillmen nudged ahead in the first half after half an hour when Norton kept his cool  read more→

Deja-vu in FA Trophy for Stocksbridge

It is deja-vu for Stocksbridge Park Steels as they start their FA Trophy campaign at Clitheroe for the second year running. Clitheroe was the first port of call during Stocksbridge’s unbelievable run last season when they beat Clitheroe, Northwich Victoria, Ilkeston, holders North Ferriby before bowing out at Gateshead. The Steels were never drawn at  read more→

Halifax win the FA Trophy at Wembley

FA Trophy FC Halifax Town 1-0 Grimsby Town .@FCHTOnline lift the #FATrophy on their first ever appearance at Wembley. 🏆 #NonLeagueFinalsDay https://t.co/sXJicmPqyE — BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) May 22, 2016 Scott McManus won the FA Trophy for FC Halifax Town on their first ever appearance at Wembley. McManus struck in the second half against Grimsby,  read more→

Avenue hold on to record famous win

Ten-man Bradford (Park Avenue) held onto a famous 2-1 victory over National League outfit Lincoln City in dramatic circumstances in the FA Trophy last night. Nathan Turner and Craig King gave Avenue a commanding lead, but goalkeeper Jon Stewart’s red card put their position in jeopardy. With no goalkeeper on the bench, defender Tom Burgin  read more→

Steels bow out of the FA Trophy

Stocksbridge Park Steels gave an extremely brave account of themselves as they bowed out of the FA Trophy with the 4-1 defeat at National League outfit Gateshead.   The Steels must have been quietly confident of causing an upset having seen off holders North Ferriby in the last round and Chris Hilton’s men actually enjoyed  read more→

Clubs set for vital Vase & Trophy ties

Six of our Yorkshire clubs will be doing battle in vital FA Trophy and Vase clashes tomorrow. Stocksbridge Park Steels’ magical FA Trophy run continues at Gateshead. After knocking out the holders North Ferriby United in the last round, anything is possible for Stocksbridge. In the other ties, FC Halifax Town host Tamworth, Bradford (Park  read more→

Vardy connection in Steels’ trophy draw

Stocksbridge Park Steels will face the man who they sold Jamie Vardy to, in the first round proper of the FA Trophy. It is another away tie for Stocksbridge and they will make the journey up to National League Premier Gateshead, who appointed Neil Aspin as their new manager last week. Aspin was the FC  read more→

Stocksbridge knock the holders out

Stocksbridge Park Steels incredibly knocked the holders North Ferriby United out of the FA Trophy with a 2-1 comeback victory in East Yorkshire. Two quick-fire goals from Scott Ruthven guided Chris Hilton’s men through into first round proper. The magical Trophy run goes on for the Steels, who have beaten Clitheroe, Northwich Victoria, Ilkeston FC  read more→

Steels have nothing to lose – Hilton

Stocksbridge Park Steels manager Chris Hilton admits that it will take some effort for his side to beat holders North Ferriby United in the FA Trophy tomorrow. Stocksbridge have been drawn away from home in each of the four rounds so far and had to beat top sides like Clitheroe, Northwich Victoria and Ilkeston FC.  read more→

Trophy run goes on for Stocksbridge

Stocksbridge Park Steels added Ilkeston to their growing list of FA Trophy scalps after a stunning 3-2 replay victory in appalling conditions at Bracken Moor. There was euphoria around the ground as heavy rain and high winds did not stop the Steels from eclipsing the magnificent victory at Northwich Victoria in the first qualifying round.  read more→