FA Trophy Fifth Round Draw Reveals Thrilling Match‑Ups for Feb 1
Sep, 23 2025
Aaron McLean, the voice you hear on DAZN, just pulled the strings on the latest FA Trophy draw and the buzz is real. With the quarter‑finals just a game away, the eight fixtures lined up for Saturday 1 February 2025 promise goals, drama and a nice cash bump for the clubs involved. The stakes? Winners grab a tidy £6,000 from the prize fund, while the losers still walk away with £1,750 – a decent payday for non‑league sides.
Who’s in the mix?
The draw looks like this:
- Gainsborough Trinity v Woking (or Radcliffe)
- Southend United v Sittingbourne
- Spennymoor Town v Boston United
- Oxford City v Forest Green Rovers
- Aldershot Town v Boreham Wood
- Kidderminster Harriers v Sutton United
- Worthing v Rochdale
- Altrincham v Eastleigh
Several of those pairings hinge on fourth‑round outcomes still pending due to postponements, but the basic framework is set. Woking, fresh off a win over Radcliffe, chase a record fourth title and now travel to Gainsborough Trinity – a club that’s proven they can hang tough against higher‑ranked sides.
Boston United will be buzzing after dumping out the holders Gateshead; a trip back north to take on Spennymoor Town could be a route to cement their surprise run. Meanwhile, Southend United’s fans can breathe easy with a home tie against Sittingbourne – a match that could see the Shrimpers back in the spotlight.
Games to watch
If you love a good goal‑fest, keep an eye on Aldershot Town. They smashed eight past Chertsey Town in the previous round and now face Boreham Wood, a side known for a solid defensive set‑up. Can the Townsmen break that pattern, or will the Wood hold firm?
Kidderminster Harriers find themselves up against Sutton United – a clash of two clubs with rich histories in the non‑league pyramid. Both sides have a knack for finding the net, so expect a high‑scoring encounter.
Worthing’s trip to Rochdale will be a test of endurance. Rochdale, fresh from a thrilling fourth‑round win over Stockton Town, will aim to continue their march, while Worthing hope to pull off an upset on the road.
Lastly, the all‑National League showdown between Altrincham and Eastleigh could be the dark horse of the night. Both clubs have been solid this season, and a win here could launch them straight into the quarter‑finals and a shot at that sweet £6,000.
All eight games are set for the same day, meaning fans across the country will have a packed Saturday of football. With prize money on the line and bragging rights at stake, the FA Trophy fifth round is shaping up to be one of the most compelling weekends in the non‑league calendar.