The Isuzu FA Vase returns this weekend, with clubs from across Steps 5 and 6 looking to take another step towards Wembley Stadium in the 2nd Round.
A total of 64 ties make up the round, with action beginning tonight, continuing through Saturday and concluding on Sunday. For many clubs, the FA Vase represents one of the biggest opportunities of the season to enjoy a memorable cup run, test themselves against unfamiliar opposition and earn valuable prize money.
Among the sides joining the competition at this stage are clubs who progressed to the 4th Round Proper last season and received exemptions through to the Second Round this time around. There are several interesting fixtures across the country, including some local rivalries and meetings between clubs enjoying strong campaigns in their respective leagues.
In the North West, Chadderton welcome Bottesford Town, while West Didsbury & Chorlton face Prestwich Heys. Bishop Auckland host Atherton LR, and Shildon take on Carlisle City.
Northwich Victoria, who have a long history in national cup competitions, face Yarm & Eaglescliffe in a tie scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Further south, SE Dons host Hythe Town in one of the more eye-catching fixtures of the round. The South East London club have attracted considerable attention through their online following and will be hoping to extend their FA Vase campaign.
Kent is well represented, with Tunbridge Wells hosting Ash United, Larkfield & New Hythe welcoming East Grinstead Town and Phoenix Sports facing Faversham Strike Force.
Rusthall take on Haywards Heath Town, while Fisher meet AFC Varndeanians and Harefield United face Snodland Town. There is also an intriguing meeting between Northwood and Reading City, while Wantage Town welcome Cornish visitors St Blazey.
Elsewhere, Portishead Town host Clevedon Town in a Somerset derby, and Downton face New Milton Town. Both sides are chasing promotion in their respective Wessex leagues.
The 2nd Round also brings an increase in prize money, with winning clubs collecting £900 and losing sides receiving £275. Those who progress will enter the 3rd round, scheduled for Saturday 28 November, as the competition moves closer to its Wembley final in May 2027.
FA Vase Second Round Proper Fixtures
Tonight
Shepton Mallet v Bridgwater United Lymore Gardens v Biggleswade United
Tomorrow
Belper United v Northampton On Chenecks Maghull v Retford Chadderton v Bottesford Town Thornton Cleveleys v Billingham Town Holker Old Boys v Winsford United Shildon v Carlisle City West Didsbury & Chorlton v Prestwich Heys Bishop Auckland v Atherton LR Cheadle Town v Droylsden FC St Helens v Boldon CA North Shields v Brigg Town Woolton v Durham United Sheffield v South Liverpool Nelson v Parkgate Bilston Town v Heanor Town Birstall United v Cinderford Town Ashby Ivanhoe v Gornal Athletic Abbey Hulton United v Brocton AFC Bridgnorth v Desborough Town Atherstone Town v GNG Oadby Town Lye Town v Eastwood Community Cirencester Town v Longlevens Southwell City v Rugby Town Gresley Rovers v Ludlow Town Sherwood Colliery v Heather St Johns Staveley Miners Welfare v Hinckley AFC Harrowby United v Sutton United (Birmingham) Kings Langley v Holland Halesworth Town v Hadleigh United Ampthill Town v Haverhill Rovers Belstone v Wisbech Town Heybridge Swifts v Everett Rovers Risborough Rangers v Great Yarmouth Town Cockfosters v Norwich United Tring Athletic v Hertford Heath Harpenden Town v West Essex St Neots Town v Saffron Walden Town Colney Heath v Benfleet White Ensign v Wormley Rovers Lingfield v Crawley Down Gatwick Hassocks v Eastbourne United Rusthall v Haywards Heath Town Larkfield & New Hythe v East Grinstead Town Harefield United v Snodland Town Fisher v AFC Varndeanians Northwood v Reading City Pagham v AFC Greenwich Borough Tunbridge Wells v Ash United SE Dons v Hythe Town Cove v Lancing Phoenix Sports v Faversham Strike Force Andover New Street v Mangotsfield United Downton v New Milton Town Cowes Sports v Buckland Athletic Hallen v Hythe & Dibden Bovey Tracey v Brixham Wantage Town v St Blazey Honiton Town v Devizes Town Amesbury Town v Highworth Town Portishead Town v Clevedon Town Elburton Villa v Sturminster Newton United
Sunday
Northwich Victoria v Yarm & Eaglescliffe
All Saturday fixtures are scheduled for 3pm unless otherwise stated. Dates and kick-off times are subject to change.
