The 2012 FA Trophy Final was the 43rd final of

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's cup competition for levels 5–8 of the

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. The match was contested by Newport County and

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. York City were beaten finalists in

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, but it was Newport County's first final and their debut visit to Wembley in their 100-year history. Newport County defeated

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and

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en route to the Final.

defeated

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, Salisbury City, Ebbsfleet United,

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, and

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en route to the final. One lifelong Newport County fan, 95-year-old Ron Jones, uncle of chairman Chris Blight, was reported to have been looking forward to the game after having watched the club home and away for most of his life. York City won the match 2-0 thanks to goals from

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and Lanre Oyebanjo.

Route to the final

Newport County

York City

Match

Details

References

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