Our FA Trophy Five All Have Their Eyes On Wembley Way

The quarter-finals are coming this weekend and May’s final is really coming into sight.

Notts County are the current favourites to lift silverware under the Arch but Aveley of the Isthmian League North aren’t just heading to Meadow Lane for an afternoon out.

The Step 4 history making Millers have come through no fewer than ten ties to make it to the final eight - and Neal Ardley’s men are next on their hit list after beating Chelmsford City in the last 16.

Barnet are also in the firing line and hoping for better weather. Halesowen Town expect 750 fans to travel to the capital and Yeltz manager Paul Smith said: “If they underestimate us on the day we know we can beat them.

"We have an inner belief in the club that we can win if we are at our best."

Concord Rangers have broken records to get this far but boss Danny Scopes isn’t settling for the quarter-finals.

They meet Southern League Royston who have previous - so far they have sent Boreham Wood, Chester and Ebbsfleet United packing.

The tie of the round is between the holders AFC Fylde and Harrogate Town, who hold second place in the National League table.

Jim Bentley believes another FA Trophy win will give his team the confidence to win their relegation battle while Town manager Simon Weaver is “desperate” to lead his club out at Wembley.

FA Trophy QF fixtures:
AFC Fylde v Harrogate Town
Barnet v Halesowen Town
Concord Rangers v Royston
Notts County v Aveley (12.30pm KO)