Own goal sends Railway out

Alex Low’s own goal sent Mossley through in the FA Trophy at Harrogate Railway’s expense. The only goal came in unfortunate circumstances 15 minutes from time when Caldon Henson’s low cross deflected off the legs of Low and past Tom Goodwin into the net. Railway’s best chances of the match had fallen to Dan Thirkell  read more→

Aquaforce ease past New Mills

Shaw Lane Aquaforce booked their FA Trophy first qualifying round tie with Farsley Celtic by comfortably beating struggling New Mills 3-0. Shaw Lane huffed and puffed for half-an-hour before taking control of the game and easing to a victory that makes up for the shock Emirates FA Cup defeat at Alsager back in August. The  read more→

Steels win at Clitheroe with ten men

Despite playing with ten men for the last half hour, Stocksbridge Park Steels managed to win 2-1 at Clitheroe in the FA Trophy Preliminary Round. It was a new signing that put the Steels ahead in the first half. Scott Ruthven, signed at the last minute, took advantage of a mistake to score on his  read more→

Ossett hit back to secure replay

Ossett Albion were 2-0 down and seemingly dead and buried after 15 minutes of the FA Trophy tie at Witton Albion, but Richard Tracey’s hit back to secure a replay. It took the host only 4 minutes to open their account from the spot following Declan Dawson’s mistimed tackle. Brett Souter got a hand to  read more→

Potential Farsley reunion for Priestley

New Shaw Lane Aquaforce striker Adam Priestley could get a reunion with his old side Farsley Celtic in the FA Trophy first qualifying round. The Gibraltar International recently left Farsley to join the Barnsley-based side. The Evo Stik sides will play each other in Barnsley if Aquaforce beat New Mills and Farsley see off Prescot  read more→

North Ferriby win epic final at Wembley

North Ferriby United lifted the FA Trophy after beating Conference Premier side Wrexham 5-4 on penalties after an unbelievable turnaround at Wembley. The Villagers had to claw themselves back from two goals down with 15 minutes left on the clock to force extra-time in an epic final. They then took the lead in extra time  read more→

Ferriby are going to Wembley

North Ferriby United booked their place at Wembley for the FA Trophy Final after holding their nerve in the penalty shoot-out against Bath City. Ferriby will play former Football League outfit Wrexham after the 10-men Villagers took the game to penalties after 1-1 draw on the day after extra-time. Billy Heath’s side won 4-2 in the  read more→

Hare hails “unbelievable” win

North Ferriby United chairman Les Hare hailed his club’s “unbelievable” performance in their FA Trophy semi-final second leg victory on penalties which propelled them to Wembley. Vanarama North side Ferriby drew 1-1 after extra-time, 3-3 over two legs, with Bath City and Jason St Juste hammered home the decisive spot kick in the shootout. The  read more→

King ready for biggest game of his “life”

North Ferriby United captain Liam King is ready to lead his side in the biggest game in the club’s history. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the FA Trophy Semi-final, Ferriby host Bath City in the second leg tomorrow. Wembley is in sight, for the second time in Ferriby’s history, and King  read more→

Ferriby draw in semi-final first leg

It is all to play for in the FA Trophy semi-final between North Ferriby United and Bath City after a 2-2 stalemate in the first leg. Ferriby manager Billy Heath did not get his clean sheet, but his side head into the second leg next Saturday with home advantage being a potentially key factor. Ferriby  read more→