FA Trophy First Round Draw – Northern Section

Martin Carruthers’ Basford United side have been handed the opportunity to pull off a giant killing after being drawn away to Chesterfield in the First Round of the FA Trophy. 
The Northern Premier League team, who achieved promotion from Step 4 last season, will be aiming to topple a Martin Allen’s side that are currently without a league win in their last 18 games.
Meanwhile, another side who will be hoping to upset the odds are Stratford Town, who have been drawn away to last season’s National League play-off semi-finalists AFC Fylde.
The Warwickshire based club have had a tricky start to life in the Southern Central Premier Division this season but progressed into the next round of the FA Trophy last week with a 1-0 win at Mickleover Sports.
Elsewhere, a mouth watering Yorkshire derby has been set up as York City travel to National League high flyers Harrogate Town, while Farsley Celtic will be looking to continue their brilliant start to the season when they travel to Step Two side AFC Telford.
Draw in full (matches to be played on the 15th December):
Southport/Chester v Solihull Moors
Lancaster/Guiseley v Blyth Spartans
AFC Fylde v Stratford Town
Salford City v Gateshead
Chesterfield v Basford
Wrexham v Boston United
Barrow v FC Halifax
Harrogate Town v York City
Leamington v Hartlepool United
Spennymoor Town v Stamford/Barwell
Altrincham v Stockport County
AFC Telford v Farsley Celtic