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| Teams | 177 | ||
| Champions | Cheltenham Town | ||
| Runners-up | Southport | ||
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The 1997–98 FA Trophy was the twenty-ninth season of the FA Trophy. This was the first year that penalty kicks were used to settle drawn replays, prior to this multiple replays were possible.