2024 FA Trophy final explained

2024 FA Trophy final
Event:2023–24 FA Trophy
Team1:Gateshead
Team1score:2
Team2:Solihull Moors
Team2score:2
Details:After extra time
Gateshead won 5–4 on penalties
Stadium:Wembley Stadium
City:London
Referee:Sam Allison
Previous:2023
Next:2025

The 2024 FA Trophy final was an association football match played at Wembley Stadium, London, on 11 May 2024. It was the 55th FA Trophy final and was contested between Gateshead and Solihull Moors. It was Gateshead's second consecutive final following their defeat the previous year, and Solihull Moors' first final.[1] Due to sponsorship by Isuzu, the final was officially named the Isuzu FA Trophy Final.

As part of Non-League Finals Day, the FA Vase final was played earlier in the day at the same venue.[2] Each club from both matches had its supporters allocated to one of four dedicated sections of Wembley Stadium. Gateshead fans were housed on the east side of the stadium while followers of Solihull were on the west side. There was also a neutral section for other spectators.[3] The match was televised live on TNT Sports 1, while BBC Radio Newcastle and BBC Radio WM provided radio commentary.[4]

As participants in the 2023–24 National League, the clubs met twice during the league season. Gateshead won 2–1 in the first meeting,[5] followed by a 3–2 Solihull win in the reverse fixture.[6] After finishing 5th and 6th respectively, the teams were also scheduled to meet in the play-offs, however Gateshead were removed from the play-offs due to not meeting the EFL's ground ownership criteria.[7]

Route to the final

See main article: 2023–24 FA Trophy.

Solihull Moors

Match

Details

Assistant referees


Craig Taylor (Staffordshire)
Mark Stevens (Berks & Bucks)
Fourth official


Ben Speedie (Liverpool)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FA Trophy final a fantastic reward, Gateshead boss says. 7 April 2024. BBC News.
  2. Web site: The line-up and ticket details for non-league finals day at Wembley are confirmed. www.thefa.com. 16 April 2024. 16 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Non-League Finals Day. Wembley Stadium. 23 April 2024.
  4. Web site: Alex. Harris. What channel is Gateshead v Solihull Moors FA Trophy final match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time. RadioTimes.com. 11 May 2024. 13 May 2024.
  5. Web site: Solihull Moors 1-2 Gateshead. BBC Sport. 21 November 2023. 22 April 2024.
  6. Web site: Gateshead 2-3 Solihull Moors. BBC Sport. 5 March 2024. 22 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Football - Solihull Moors to play Halifax in play-off eliminator after confusion. Solihull Observer. 22 April 2024. 22 April 2024.