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FA Trophy first round draw sets up October 24 non-league clashes

FA Trophy first round draw sets up October 24 non-league clashes
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The FA Trophy first round proper draw has been made, pairing non-league clubs for fixtures on Saturday, October 24.

Only 64 teams were in the hat for this stage, with National League South sides set to enter in round two.

Deal Town and Erith Town Land Home Ties

Deal Town reached the first round for the first time in their history after coming through four preliminary ties, including two penalty shoot-out wins.

Steve King's squad will have home advantage against early Isthmian North leaders Hashtag United.

Erith Town also achieved their best-ever cup run in just their third season in the FA Trophy.

The Dockers, who advanced through two shoot-outs in four matches, will host Isthmian Premier side Burgess Hill Town.

Dartford earned a home tie against fellow Isthmian Premier outfit Three Bridges after a 3-0 away win over Leiston on Saturday.

Faversham Town secured a home match against Isthmian North club Newmarket Town after defeating Step 3 side Stanway Rovers.

Cray Wanderers face an away fixture against Berkhamsted, who eliminated Chatham in the third qualifying round last weekend.

Clubs winning their first-round fixtures will receive £3,000 in prize money, while losing teams will take home £775.

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