For North Ferriby United – representing a small village on the bank of the Humber Estuary – it had been a brave effort at the end of an epic run that had taken them all the way to Wembley’s big stage.
AFC Whyteleafe joint-boss Ennio Gonnella has admitted he was “upset” not to be taking a bigger lead to Hampshire for the second leg of their semi-final against Andover New Street.
Dan Burn’s rise from Non-League prospect to Newcastle United history maker and England international has caught many by surprise – not least those he once shared a dressing room with at Darlington.
Jubilant Robbie Savage described winning promotion as Macclesfield manager as the “proudest moment” of his life after his side secured the NPL Premier title on Non-League Day.
Tommy Widdrington says guiding Aldershot Town to the Isuzu FA Trophy final, just weeks after fighting for his life in a hospital bed, would prove the highest point of his managerial career.
Proud chairman John Ward is thrilled at the progress Andover New Street have made with the Wessex Leaguers just 180 minutes from Wembley, writes Ken Gaunt.
National League winner Andy Woodman says he will never waiver his support for the 3Up campaign – even if it could one day come at a cost for his Bromley side.
First-half goals from Jay Bird and Tarryn Allarakhia ensured Rochdale moved into the FA Trophy semi-finals ahead of Altrincham in this hard-fought local derby at the Crown Oil Arena.