Leatherhead claimed the FA Trophy with a 3:2 victory over Ramsgate at the final on September 26th, 2026. The home side ran out winners in a match that settled the competition's top prize.
And here's the thing about finals — they rarely follow a pattern. Leatherhead had been building momentum with three wins in their last five before this affair, including a 1:0 shutout against Kingstonian on September 19th. Ramsgate came into the game on a lighter run, with only one victory in their previous five outings.
The scoreline told a closer story than the final result suggested. To be fair, both teams contributed to an open contest, though Leatherhead's recent form — particularly that 3:0 demolition of Croydon Athletic earlier in September — may have given them confidence.
By then, the result was already etched into the trophy presentation. Leatherhead lifted the FA Trophy after seeing out a challenging afternoon, while Ramsgate could only watch from the losing side.
The visitors had faced Leatherhead before in October 2025, losing 1:4 away from home. This time around, they pushed harder but fell short by a single goal margin.
For Leatherhead, this victory caps a promising season. They now sit among the winners of one of English football's older knockout competitions, a prize that matters more than league position for clubs of their size.
