The Football Association has release the early round fixtures for the 2026/27 FA Trophy Preliminary and First Qualifying Round rounds.
These draws were release in full at midday on Friday 3rd July 2026.
The FA Trophy Preliminary and First Qualifying Round draws take in teams from Step 4 – in Berkshire’s case that Ascot United, Binfield and Windsor & Eton in the Isthmian League South Central Division One.
Bracknell Town, Maidenhead United and Slough Town are all exempt until later rounds. You can see where they start here.
FA Trophy Preliminary Round draw
Matches to be played on the weekend of Saturday 15 August 2026. Prize money: Winners £1,500 Losing team: £400.
- Ascot United (BYE)
- Binfield (BYE)
- Didcot Town (BYE)
- Windsor & Eton (BYE)
FA Trophy First Qualifying Round draw
Matches to be played on the weekend of Saturday 29 August 2026. Prize money: Winners – Winners £1,500 Losing team: £400.
- Ascot United vs Margate
- Binfield vs Deal Town or Hartley Wintney
- Didcot Town vs Winchester City
- Windsor & Eton vs Southall
Full details of FA Trophy round dates and prize funds round by round is here.
