A short guide to the FA Trophy

Here are a few facts about the trophy Wrexham are hoping to bring back to Wales this afternoon.

• introduced in 1969
• designed as a knock-out competition for non-league clubs with the incentive of a Wembley appearance for finalists
• moved to Villa Park in 2000 while Wembley was closed
• returned to the new Wembley in 2007 and the competition was the first final to be played there

• York City beat Newport County 2-0 to win the trophy last year
• winners receive £50,000 and runner-up £25,000 from the FA prize fund
• Wrexham is the third Welsh club to reach the final after Newport County in 2012 and Bangor City in 1984