1998 FA Trophy Final

The 1998 FA Trophy Final was the 29th final of The Football Association's cup competition for levels 5–8 of the English football league system. It was contested by Cheltenham Town and Southport on 17 May 1998 at Wembley, London.

1998 FA Trophy Final
Event1997–98 FA Trophy
Cheltenham Town Southport
1 0
Date17 May 1998 (1998-05-17)
VenueWembley Stadium, London
Man of the MatchBrian Butler (Southport)
RefereeGary Willard (Sussex)
Attendance26,837

Cheltenham Town won the match 1–0 to win the first major silverware in the club's history.[1]

Match

Details
Cheltenham Town1–0Southport
Eaton  79' Report
Attendance: 26,837
Referee: Gary Willard (Sussex)
Cheltenham Town
Southport
GK Steve Book
RB Michael Duff
CB Mark Freeman
CB Chris Banks
LB Jamie Victory
RM Keith Knight 77'
CM Lee Howells
CM Bob Bloomer
LM Clive Walker 77'
RF Jason Eaton
LF Dale Watkins
Substitutes:
MF Darren Wright
MF Russell Milton 77'
FW Jimmy Smith 77'
Manager:
Steve Cotterill
GK Billy Stewart
RB Phil Horner
CB Paul Futcher
CB Andy Farley
LB Tim Ryan
RM Brian Butler
CM David Thompson 86'
CM Ged Kielty
LM David Gamble
RF Kevin Formby 80'
LF Brian Ross
Substitutes:
FW Paul Mitten
FW Andy Whittaker 80'
DF Phil Bolland 86'
Player Manager:
Paul Futcher

Man of the match

  • Brian Butler (Southport)

Match rules

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra time if necessary.
  • Penalty shootout if scores still level.
  • Three named substitutes.
  • Maximum of two substitutions.

References
  1. Rupert Metcalf (18 May 1998). "Idyllic end for Cheltenham". The Independent. Retrieved 7 June 2012.

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