The 2020 FA Trophy Final was a football match between Concord Rangers and Harrogate Town on 3 May 2021 which Harrogate won 1–0 with a goal from Josh Falkingham. It was the final match of the 2019–20 FA Trophy, the 51st season of the FA Trophy.
The final was rescheduled for 27 September 2020 however this was postponed as the FA hoped to have spectators in the final. The date was then agreed for 3 May 2021 behind closed doors as a suitable solution could not be reached to be played with fans.
The match was broadcast live and free-to-air on BT Sport. Presenter Matt Smith was joined by pundits Danny Cowley and Nicky Cowley, with Jeff Brazier as the sideline reporter. The commentary team consisted of Adam Summerton and Adam Virgo. Radio commentary was provided by BBC Essex and BBC Radio York.
Before the match, soprano Emily Haig sang "God Save the Queen". Players from both teams took a knee immediately prior to kick-off, in support of the No Room For Racism campaign.
Owing to being promoted out of the National League after the postponement of the final, Harrogate made history by becoming the first Football League side to win the trophy. They held the cup for less than three weeks, as the 2021 final took place on 22 May.
Route to the Final Harrogate Town
Concord Rangers
Match Details
GK 1 Chris HaighRB 2 Aron PollockCB 4 Billy Roast CB 5 Tyrone Sterling (c)CB 6 Jack CawleyLB 3 Joe Payne CM 7 James Blanchfield CM 8 Sam BlackmanCM 10 Lewis SimperFW 17 Lamar ReynoldsFW 11 Ryan Charles Substitutes:GK 13 Dan WilksDF 2 Archie McFaddenMF 14 Odei Martin Sorondo FW 9 Alex Wall FW 15 Ben Search FW 18 Alex HernandezFW 19 Temi Babalola Manager: Danny Scopes GK 13 Joe Cracknell RB 6 Warren BurrellCB 5 Will SmithCB 20 Connor Hall LB 3 Dan Jones RM 7 George Thomson CM 17 Lloyd Kerry CM 4 Josh Falkingham (c) LM 28 Josh McPake FW 18 Jack Muldoon FW 16 Jon Stead Substitutes:GK 1 James Belshaw DF 2 Ryan Fallowfield DF 22 Ed Francis DF 26 Kevin Lokko DF 27 Jay Williams MF 14 Brendan Kiernan FW 9 Mark Beck Manager: Simon Weaver Man of the match: Chris Haigh (Concord Rangers)
Match officials Assistant referees: James MainwaringTimothy Wood Fourth official: Marc EdwardsMatch rules 90 minutes. 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if scores still level. Seven named substitutes. Maximum of three substitutions plus one more allowed in extra time
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