Lower Brough defeated North Ferriby 4-0 in the first round qualifying of the FA Trophy on 29 August 2026. The hosts made no mistake at home, while the visitors found themselves outclassed from the start. The result extends Lower Brough's positive momentum following their recent form.
North Ferriby arrived with mixed recent results, including a heavy 3-6 defeat to Scunthorpe in July 2026. Lower Brough, meanwhile, had shown resilience with victories over Stalybridge Celtic and Pontefract Collieries in September 2025. The contrast in preparation did not translate to a competitive fixture.
The match itself produced no statistics beyond the scoreline. Four goals for the home side against none for the visitors told the story without need for possession figures or shots on target. Lower Brough did not need to dominate possession to control proceedings.
For North Ferriby, this result ends any hopes of a positive start in this competition. They had shown flashes of ability, notably a 1-0 win over Blyth Spartans, but this performance offered no comfort. The visitors will need to regroup quickly.
Lower Brough's victory moves them forward in the tournament. They had previously suffered defeats to Stockton Town and Harrogate, so this clean sheet and comprehensive win represents progress. The gap in quality was evident throughout.