"Southport will be at home to Southend United in the semi-finals of this season's FA Trophy. The Sandgrounders, 17th in National League North, progressed to the last four of the competition - in which they reached the final in 1998 - by beating Yeovil Town on penalties, while Southend won 2-1 at Horsham."
"Wealdstone, Trophy winners in 1985, will enjoy home advantage against Marine in the other semi-final, with Gary Waddock looking to guide them to Wembley after being appointed as manager. Marine claimed a National League scalp in the quarter-finals, beating Woking 1-0, while Wealdstone saw off Kidderminster Harriers in a penalty shootout at Aggborough."
"Southend are looking to end a run of defeats in finals, having lost three times in the EFL Trophy and in last season's National League play-off showpiece against Oldham Athletic."
The FA Trophy semi-finals feature Southport versus Southend United and Wealdstone versus Marine, both matches taking place on March 28. Southport, runners-up in 1998, defeated Yeovil Town on penalties to reach the last four, while Southend won 2-1 at Horsham. Southend seeks to end a streak of final defeats across multiple competitions. Wealdstone, Trophy winners in 1985, host Marine with new manager Gary Waddock. Marine beat Woking 1-0 in the quarter-finals, and Wealdstone defeated Kidderminster Harriers on penalties. The final will be held at Wembley on May 17. The FA Vase semi-finals feature Cockfosters against Punjab United and Hallen against AFC Stoneham, played over two legs on March 28 and April 4.
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