Altrincham to face Telford in the FA Trophy third-round

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Altrincham FC will face sixth-tier AFC Telford United in the third round of the 2025/26 Isuzu FA Trophy, writes Adhi Indra Prasetya.

Following Monday’s draw, the Robins will travel to New Bucks Head Stadium in Wellington on Saturday. It will be their first match in this season’s tournament.

Alty will have to face another three matches in the National League before the date.

The nearest one is away to Essex to face Southend United next Saturday, followed by duels against Scunthorpe at home and a trip to Aldershot Town for the next two weeks.

READ MORE: Altrincham extends winning streak with victory over Brackley

Neil Gibson’s side is currently on a good run after three wins in a row this month, including a 2-1 victory against Brackley Town last weekend. Striker James Gale is also on fire with five goals so far.

Telford advanced to the next round by beating Chesham United 2-1 in the second round.

Alty are two-time FA Trophy champions, but their last match in Wembley happened in 1986. They lost 0-2 to Rochdale in the quarter-final last season.

The third-round prize fund offers £4,500 to the winners and a ticket to the fourth round, while the losers will receive £1,250.

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