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FOOTBALL - Coventry United to play in FA Trophy for first time in club's history

COVENTRY United will play in the FA Trophy for the first time for the club’s history in the 2026/27 season.

United will play Kidsgrove Athletic in FA Trophy first round qualifying.

Coventry will host Kidsgrove at the Nick Newbold Stadium on Saturday, August 29 with kick-off at 3pm.

Kidsgrove ply their trade at the same level as Coventry in the Northern Premier League West division.

Winning clubs will receive £1,500 while losing clubs will receive £400.

Last season Coventry participated in the FA Vase as the club enjoyed a memorable run to the quarter-finals of the competition.




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