1998 FA Trophy final

The 1998 FA Trophy Final was the 29th final of the FA Trophy, 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
GKEngland Steve Book
RBNorthern Ireland Michael Duff
CBEngland Mark Freeman
CBEngland Chris Banks
LBEngland Jamie Victory
RMEngland Keith Knightdownward-facing red arrow 77'
CMAustralia Lee Howells
CMEngland Bob Bloomer
LMEngland Clive Walkerdownward-facing red arrow 77'
RFEngland Jason Eaton
LFEngland Dale Watkins
Substitutes:
MFEngland Darren Wright
MFEngland Russell Miltonupward-facing green arrow 77'
FWScotland Jimmy Smithupward-facing green arrow 77'
Manager:
England Steve Cotterill
GKEngland Billy Stewart
RBEngland Phil Horner
CBEngland Paul Futcher
CBEngland Andy Farley
LBEngland Tim Ryan
RMEngland Brian Butler
CMEngland David Thompsondownward-facing red arrow 86'
CMEngland Ged Kielty
LMEngland David Gamble
RFEngland Kevin Formbydownward-facing red arrow 80'
LFEngland Brian Ross
Substitutes:
FWEngland Paul Mitten
FWEngland Andy Whittakerupward-facing green arrow 80'
DFEngland Phil Bollandupward-facing green arrow 86'
Player Manager:
England 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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