Redcar Athletic beat Gisborough Town 1-0 in the FA Trophy Final on 26 September 2026. The away side took the title despite Gisborough hosting the occasion. It was a quiet afternoon for spectators, but the result settled a rivalry that had seen these two meet twice last season with different outcomes.
The only goal came without a recorded minute, but the pattern of play told the story. Redcar held 66 per cent of possession and launched 93 attacks against Gisborough's 84. They won one corner to none, though that doesn't capture how the game unfolded. Gisborough had two yellow cards to show for their frustration, while Redcar kept their discipline with no bookings.
By then, the statistics made clear what the eye had seen. Redcar controlled the tempo, moving the ball between lines while Gisborough chased shadows. The hosts managed nine throw-ins compared to three for their opponents, suggesting they spent more time in wide areas without penetration. Three goal kicks against two for the visitors indicated Gisborough had less control in their own half.
This victory completes a pattern for Redcar Athletic. They beat Gisborough 1-0 in August 2025 and drew 0-0 on another occasion, but now they have the trophy. Their recent form shows inconsistency—1-2 loss to Macclesfield, 1-0 win over Stokesbridge Park Steels, 1-0 against Danston UTS—but the final demanded composure. Gisborough's run included a 1-1 draw with Ashington and a 3-2 win over Ossett United before this encounter.
The FA Trophy goes to Redcar Athletic. Gisborough Town finish as runners-up, their best performance in the competition now a memory they'll examine closely. The goal difference doesn't matter here—this was about one moment that counted.