Aldershot Town and Whyteleafe FC set for historic FA finals at Wembley
Both Aldershot Town and Whyteleafe FC will make history today as they compete in the Isuzu FA Trophy and Isuzu FA Vase finals at Wembley Stadium
Last updated 11th May 2025
Aldershot Town and Whyteleafe FC, will make their mark on football history as they take to Wembley Stadium for the Isuzu FA Trophy and Isuzu FA Vase finals, today.
Aldershot Town, making their first-ever appearance at Wembley, will face Spennymoor Town in the FA Trophy final. The match comes after a dramatic semi-final in which Aldershot triumphed 2-1 over local rivals Woking. The game was a rollercoaster, with two penalties, a red card, and a last-minute header from Jack Barham to seal the victory. It was a moment of triumph for Aldershot, who have spent years building up to this point.
Manager Tommy Widdrington reflected on the significance of today’s final, saying, “Wembley is the ultimate stage. We’ve worked hard to get here, and now it’s time to take the next step. It’s a huge day for the club, and we’re determined to make the most of it.”
Even celebrity fan and pro golfer Justin Rose is excited for the match, seen "rocking" the club's logo on his bag.
Aldershot finished third in the National League South this season and will be looking to add the FA Trophy to their accomplishments. For key players like Josh Barrett, who has scored 18 goals this season, today’s final represents an opportunity to etch their names into the club’s history. Barrett said, “This is the kind of match you dream of playing in. Wembley is special, and we’ll be doing everything we can to bring the trophy home.”
In the FA Vase final, Whyteleafe FC will also be hoping to create history as they face Whitstable Town. Formed only in 2021 after the previous Whyteleafe FC folded, the club has risen quickly through the non-league ranks, earning promotions from the eighth tier to the fifth tier in a short space of time. The club’s meteoric rise was capped off with a third-place finish in the Combined Counties Premier Division South this season, just a point behind second-place Redhill and champions Jersey Bulls.
Both clubs will be cheered on by thousands of passionate supporters who have followed their teams through the highs and lows of non-league football.