National League North AFC Telford host National League Yeovil in the Last 16 of the FA Trophy. Read our match preview and score prediction below.
*Chesham (A) 2-1
* Altrincham (H) 4-3
* Hornchurch (A) 2-1
Best Finish - (as Telford United, Winners x3)
Defeating two Step Two sides away from home and a National League side at home shows AFC Telford's calibre and they will be hunting another upset at home to National League Yeovil.
AFC Telford come into this fixture in outstanding form and very much in the play-off picture, sitting just two points off the top seven. No side in the division has been stronger over the last ten games, with the Bucks collecting 23 points and scoring a remarkable 30 goals during that run.
Their recent results underline just how dangerous they are right now. Telford dismantled a strong Merthyr side 4–1 away from home, thrashed Curzon Ashton 8–0, and have also claimed impressive victories over Chester and Buxton, alongside a cup win against Altrincham. They even overcame National League South leaders Hornchurch, winning 2-1 away despite playing the entire second half with ten men - a result that perfectly sums up their resilience and momentum.
Key to their surge has been Remi Walker. The 23-year-old attacker is in excellent form, contributing nine goals and seven assists in 26 appearances, and remains a constant threat between the lines.
* Maidstone (H) 1-1 PENS
* Alvechurch (H) 0-0 PENS
Best Finish - Winners
Winners in 2002, it has not been plain sailing for Yeovil this year, scraping past Step Two Maidstone and Step Three Alvechurch on penalties. Billy Rowley faves another test against an in-form AFC Telford.
The Glovers, by contrast, have endured a turbulent campaign. Mark Cooper was dismissed after a poor start to the season, with Billy Rowley appointed as his replacement following an impressive spell at Walton & Hersham. While performances have improved in patches, their league campaign now feels as though it is drifting — they are neither in danger of relegation nor realistically pushing for the play-offs, leaving the FA Trophy as their clearest route to salvaging the season.
Recent weeks have been underwhelming, with disappointing away defeats at Brackley and Truro halting any momentum. Still, they possess quality in Luke McCormick, their standout performer. Recently deployed in a more advanced role, the attacking midfielder has eight goals this season and looks destined for a return to the EFL sooner rather than later.
AFC Telford 3-2 Yeovil
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