Gosport Borough beat Tiverton Town 3-1 in the FA Trophy Final on 26 September 2026. The visitors lifted the trophy after a match that showed their composure when it mattered most. Tiverton Town had arrived at the final in strong form, winning four of their previous five games before falling to Sholing 1-0 just days earlier.
Gosport's recent record told a different story. They had lost three of their last five matches, including a heavy 3-0 defeat to Poole Town and back-to-back losses against Plymouth Parkway. Yet in the final, they managed to pull the strings and secure victory. The result ended a run of inconsistency and gave them silverware to show for their efforts.
Tiverton Town's preparation looked solid on paper. Their last five competitive games produced three wins and two losses, with goal differences of 3-0, 2-1, and 2-1 in their favour. The 0-1 loss to Sholing was their only defeat in that stretch, and it came as a late setback before the final.
Gosport Borough's path to the final had been less straightforward. Beyond the 2-1 win over Basingstoke Town in August 2025, their record included defeats to Poole Town, Chichester City, and two matches against Plymouth Parkway. They arrived at the final needing to prove their recent struggles were behind them.
The 3-1 scoreline reflected Gosport's ability to take their chances. Tiverton Town scored once but could not respond to the visitors' second and third goals. The pain of the defeat will be fresh for the home side, who had built momentum through the season only to fall short in the final stage.
Gosport Borough now sit as FA Trophy winners, a result that changes how the club is viewed. Their form in September 2026 included a 1-3 loss to Plymouth Parkway, but the final performance suggested they can raise the tempo when they need to. Tiverton Town's final appearance ended with disappointment, a reminder that consistency over fifteen months does not guarantee success in one afternoon.
