The 2016–17 FA Trophy was the 47th season of the
FA Trophy,
the Football Association
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's cup competition for teams at levels 5–8 of the
English football league system. A total of 276 clubs entered the competition, which was won by
York City
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after beating
Macclesfield Town
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Initially known as Macclesfield F.C., the club was formed in 1874 ...
3–2 in front of 38,224 spectators at
Wembley
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in the final on 21 May 2017.
Calendar
Preliminary round
A total of 128 clubs, from
Level 8 of English football, entered preliminary round of the competition. Eight clubs from level 8 get a bye to the first round qualifying -
Beaconsfield SYCOB,
Heybridge Swifts,
Kidsgrove Athletic,
Market Drayton Town,
Phoenix Sports,
Waltham Abbey
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,
Walton Casuals and
Ware
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United States
* Ware, Elmore County ...
.
First round qualifying
A total of 144 teams took part in this stage of the competition including 64 winners from the preliminary round, 72 teams from
Level 7 of English football and eight teams from level 8, who get a bye in the previous round.
Second round qualifying
A total of 72 teams took part in this stage of the competition, all winners from the first qualifying round.
Third round qualifying
A total of 80 teams took part in this stage of the competition, all winners from the second round qualifying and 44 clubs from
Level 6 of English football.
First round proper
A total of 64 teams took part in this stage of the competition, all winners from the third round qualifying and the clubs from
Level 5 of English football.
Second round proper
Third round proper
Fourth round proper
Semi-finals
Semi final fixtures are due to be played on 11 March and 18 March 2017, with the second leg going to extra time and penalties if required.
First leg
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Second leg
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Final
References
FA Trophy seasons
England
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