The 2021 FA Trophy final was an association football match played between Hereford and Hornchurch at Wembley Stadium, London, England on 22 May 2021.[2] It was the final match of the 2020–21 FA Trophy, the 52nd season of the FA Trophy. Hornchurch won the match 3–1, securing their maiden FA Trophy.[3]
 Wembley Stadium hosted the final | |||||||
| Event | 2020–21 FA Trophy | ||||||
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| Date | 22 May 2021 | ||||||
| Venue | Wembley Stadium, London | ||||||
| Man of the Match | Liam Nash[1] | ||||||
| Referee | Tony Harrington | ||||||
Hornchurch's season in the Isthmian League Premier Division was suspended in November 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and they were unable to play any league football. During this time they were financially supported by West Ham United chairman, David Sullivan who once lived in Hornchurch.[4] Likewise Hereford's season in the National League North had been declared null and void on 18 February 2021, having played their last league fixture of the season two days prior.[5]
Route to the Final
editHereford
edit| 15 December 2020 Second Round | Hereford | 3–0 | St Neots Town | Hereford |
| 19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Edgar Street Attendance: 285 |
| 19 December 2020 Third Round | Nantwich Town | 0–1 | Hereford | Nantwich |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Weaver Stadium Attendance: 433 |
| 19 January 2021 Fourth Round | Stamford | 0–2 | Hereford | Stamford |
| 19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Zeeco Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 6 February 2021 Fifth Round | Hereford | 1–0 | Leamington | Hereford |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Edgar Street Attendance: 0 |
| 27 February 2021 Quarter-Final | Aldershot Town | 1–1 (3–5 p) | Hereford | Aldershot |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Stadium: EBB Stadium Attendance: 0 | |
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| 27 March 2021 Semi-Final | Hereford | 1–0 | Woking | Hereford |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Edgar Street Attendance: 0 |
Hornchurch
edit| 31 October 2020 Third Qualifying Round | Bowers & Pitsea | 1–3 | Hornchurch | Pitsea |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Gun Meadow Stadium Attendance: 260 |
| 8 December 2020 First Round | Hornchurch | 4–1 | Wingate & Finchley | Upminster |
| 19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Hornchurch Stadium Attendance: 208 |
| 15 December 2020 Second Round | Tonbridge Angels | 0–1 | Hornchurch | Tonbridge |
| 19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Longmead Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 19 December 2020 Third Round | Dulwich Hamlet | 1–2 | Hornchurch | East Dulwich |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Champion Hill Attendance: 0 |
| 16 January 2021 Fourth Round | Hornchurch | 1–1 (3–0 p) | King's Lynn Town | Upminster |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Hornchurch Stadium Attendance: 0 | |
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| 6 February 2021 Fifth Round | Hornchurch | 5–4 | Maidstone United | Upminster |
| 15:00 GMT | Stadium: Hornchurch Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| 27 February 2021 Quarter Final | Darlington | 1–2 | Hornchurch | Darlington |
| 15:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Blackwell Meadows Attendance: 0 |
| 27 March 2021 Semi-Final | Notts County (5) | 3–3 (4–5 p) | Hornchurch (7) | Nottingham |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 0 | |||
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Match
editDetails
edit| Hereford | 1–3 | Hornchurch |
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References
edit- ^ "Hereford FC 1 Hornchurch 3 FA Trophy final minute by minute updates". Hereford Times.
- ^ Association, The Football. "Buildbase FA Trophy and Vase 2020 and 2021 Finals scheduled for Wembley". www.thefa.com.
- ^ Association, The Football. "Urchins clinch dramatic FA Trophy triumph". www.thefa.com.
- ^ "West Ham United congratulate Wembley-bound Hornchurch FC". West Ham United FC. 27 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "National League Statement | Outcome of Written Resolutions - The Vanarama National League". www.thenationalleague.org.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
Notes
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