1996–97 FA Trophy
The 1996–97 FA Trophy was the twenty-eighth season of the FA Trophy.
First qualifying round
The matches were played on October 19, 1996.Second qualifying round
The matches were played on November 9, 1996.Third qualifying round
The matches were played on November 30, 1996.1st round
The teams that given byes to this round are Macclesfield Town, Stevenage Borough, Woking, Hednesford Town, Gateshead, Southport, Kidderminster Harriers, Northwich Victoria, Morecambe, Farnborough Town, Bromsgrove Rovers, Altrincham, Telford United, Stalybridge Celtic, Halifax Town, Kettering Town, Slough Town, Bath City, Welling United, Dover Athletic, Rushden & Diamonds, Hayes, Methyr Tydfil, Guiseley, Enfield, Hyde United, Halesowen Town, Gresley Rovers, Bamber Bridge, Boston United, Chorley and Boreham Wood.The matches were played on January 18, 1997.
2nd round
The matches were played on February 8, 1997.3rd round
The matches were played on March 1, 1997.4th round
The matches were played on March 22, 1997.Semi-finals
The first legs were played on April 5, 1997, and the second legs were played on April 12, 1997.Replays
Both replays were held on neutral grounds: the replay between Dagenham & Redbridge and Gloucester City was held at Slough Town, while the one between Stevenage Borough and Woking was at Vicarage Road, home to Watford.| Tie | Home team | Score | Away team |
| 1 | Dagenham & Redbridge | 2–1 | Gloucester City |
| 2 | Stevenage Borough | 1–2 | Woking |