2024 FA Trophy final
 Wembley Stadium hosted the final | |||||||
| Event | 2023–24 FA Trophy | ||||||
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| After extra time Gateshead won 5–4 on penalties | |||||||
| Date | 11 May 2024 | ||||||
| Venue | Wembley Stadium, London | ||||||
| Referee | Sam Allison | ||||||
The 2024 FA Trophy final was an association football match played at Wembley Stadium, London, on 11 May 2024. It was the 55th FA Trophy final and was contested between Gateshead and Solihull Moors. It was Gateshead's second consecutive final following their defeat the previous year, and Solihull Moors' first final.[1] Due to sponsorship by Isuzu, the final was officially named the Isuzu FA Trophy Final.
As part of Non-League Finals Day, the FA Vase final was played earlier in the day at the same venue.[2] Each club from both matches had its supporters allocated to one of four dedicated sections of Wembley Stadium. Gateshead fans were housed on the east side of the stadium while followers of Solihull were on the west side. There was also a neutral section for other spectators.[3] The match was televised live on TNT Sports 1, while BBC Radio Newcastle and BBC Radio WM provided radio commentary.[4]
As participants in the 2023–24 National League, the clubs met twice during the league season. Gateshead won 2–1 in the first meeting,[5] followed by a 3–2 Solihull win in the reverse fixture.[6] After finishing 5th and 6th respectively, the teams were also scheduled to meet in the play-offs, however Gateshead were removed from the play-offs due to not meeting the EFL's ground ownership criteria.[7]
Route to the final
[edit]Gateshead
[edit]| 12 December 2023 3R | Rochdale | 1–5 | Gateshead | Rochdale |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Spotland Stadium Attendance: 1,107 |
| 13 January 2024 4R | Gateshead | 2–2 (4–3 p) | Weston-super-Mare | Gateshead |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Gateshead International Stadium Attendance: 566 |
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| 10 February 2024 5R | Hereford | 0–1 | Gateshead | Hereford |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Edgar Street Attendance: 2,263 |
| 9 March 2024 QF | Gateshead | 3–2 | Peterborough Sports | Gateshead |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Gateshead International Stadium Attendance: 1,207 |
| 6 April 2024 SF | Gateshead | 2–1 | Macclesfield | Gateshead |
| 15:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Gateshead International Stadium Attendance: 3,031 |
Solihull Moors
[edit]| 8 December 2023 3R | Scunthorpe United | 0–2 | Solihull Moors | Scunthorpe |
| 19:45 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Glanford Park Attendance: 1,899 |
| 13 January 2024 4R | Solihull Moors | 5–1 | Nantwich Town | Solihull |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Damson Park Attendance: 808 |
| 10 February 2024 5R | Chorley | 1–3 | Solihull Moors | Chorley |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Victory Park Attendance: 2,087 |
| 9 March 2024 QF | Wealdstone | 1–1 (3–4 p) | Solihull Moors | Ruislip |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Grosvenor Vale Attendance: 1,018 |
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| 6 April 2024 SF | Bromley | 1–2 | Solihull Moors | Bromley |
| 15:00 BST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Hayes Lane Attendance: 4,038 |
Match
[edit]Details
[edit]| Gateshead | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Solihull Moors |
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| Penalties | ||
| 5–4 | ||
Assistant referees:
Craig Taylor (Staffordshire)
Mark Stevens (Berks & Bucks)
Fourth official:
Ben Speedie (Liverpool)
References
[edit]- ^ "FA Trophy final a fantastic reward, Gateshead boss says". BBC News. 7 April 2024.
- ^ "The line-up and ticket details for non-league finals day at Wembley are confirmed". www.thefa.com. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Non-League Finals Day". Wembley Stadium. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ Harris, Alex (11 May 2024). "What channel is Gateshead v Solihull Moors FA Trophy final match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time". RadioTimes.com. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Solihull Moors 1-2 Gateshead". BBC Sport. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Gateshead 2-3 Solihull Moors". BBC Sport. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Football - Solihull Moors to play Halifax in play-off eliminator after confusion". Solihull Observer. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.