Current FA Trophy holders Stevenage Borough have been drawn against Kidderminster Harriers in the 2010 FA Trophy semi-final which will be played over 2 legs. This is a repeat of the 2007 final played at the New Wembley (the 1st competitive match played there),which finished 3-2 to Stevenage.

In the other semi-final, Salisbury City will take on Barrow or York City depending on who wins the twice postponed quarter-final.

The teams winning their semi-final will receive the princely sum of £16,000 each from the Football Association’s prize fund a great benefit for any smaller club, but barely enough to keep a top premier league player in Champagne. Maybe it’s time football gave a little more thought to how the money is distributed within the game.

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After causing upsets in the last two rounds in beating Conference Premier league sides Rushden and AFC Wimbledon, Workington Towns dreams of of a 1st Wembley appearance finally ended in a bruising encounter with FA Trophy holders Stevenage Borough.

Despite going 1-0 up Workington were finally out muscled and Stacey Long snatched victory for Stevenage in injury time.

Workington can take some consolation in the prize money gained which will help with their somewhat precarious financial status, while Stevenage will be hoping to retain the trophy and are well placed to achieve their long term aim of gaining promotion to the Football League.