2001 FA Trophy final explained
The 2001 FA Trophy Final was the 32nd final of The Football Association's cup competition for levels 5–8 of the English football league system. It was contested by Canvey Island and Forest Green Rovers on 13 May 2001 at Villa Park, Birmingham.
Canvey Island won the match 1-0 thanks to a goal from Ben Chenery in a final held away from the old Wembley Stadium as work was beginning on building the new Wembley Stadium.[1] A crowd of 10,007 were in attendance.
Route to the final
Forest Green Rovers
Match
Details
width=50% valign=top | | width=55% valign=top | Match rules- 90 minutes.
- 30 minutes of extra time if necessary.
- Penalty shootout if scores still level.
- Five named substitutes.
- Maximum of three substitutions.
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Notes and References
- Web site: Canvey stun Forest to lift Trophy . BBC Sport . 13 May 2001.