 Kane Crichlow IslandStats.com
Trott produced a commanding display between the posts at the Cardiff City Stadium to anchor the Bluebirds to an impressive 3-1 victory over Charlton Athletic. A brace from Jack Moylan and a clinical strike by Yousef Salech powered Cardiff to a much-needed three points on home soil.
It was a frustrating afternoon, however, for Bermuda captain Nahki Wells. The veteran striker and his Luton Town team-mates were condemned to their first home league defeat of the season, falling 1-0 to Wells's former club Bradford City at Kenilworth Road.
Further down the non-league pyramid, Bermudian forward Ayleal Dill stole the headlines for Southwell City. Dill struck twice in a sparkling second-half display to lead his side to a comfortable 3-0 triumph over Dronfield.
The day also brought dramatic ties in the Emirates FA Cup second qualifying round, with several national team regulars in action.
Midfielder Willie Clemons and Leiston FC booked their place in the third qualifying round for the third consecutive season in breathless fashion. Travelling to Hitchin Town, Leiston snatched a 2-1 victory courtesy of Eddie Jackson's 92nd-minute stoppage-time winner.
Milan Butterfield will join Clemons in the next round after Halesowen Town delivered a composed home performance at The Grove. Butterfield played his part in central midfield as the Yeltz comfortably dispatched Mickleover FC 2-0.
Kane Crichlow and Dagenham & Redbridge face extra work in their cup campaign following a 1-1 draw on the road against Waltham Abbey, with the sides set to do battle again in Tuesday night's replay.
In league action, veteran international Reggie Lambe featured prominently as Ipswich Wanderers mounted a spirited second-half comeback to edge Soham Town Rangers 2-1.
Elsewhere, experienced utility player Roger Lee helped West Bridgford battle to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Staveley MWFC.
It was an afternoon to forget, however, for Daizhari Tucker and Worcester Raiders, who succumbed to a 3-0 defeat at Shaftesbury FC, while defender Harry Twite endured a tough reunion as Basford United were beaten 4-1 by his former club, Loughborough Students.
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