diff --git a/SpanshRouter/AutoCompleter.py b/SpanshRouter/AutoCompleter.py
index bc62fe2..79c1916 100755
--- a/SpanshRouter/AutoCompleter.py
+++ b/SpanshRouter/AutoCompleter.py
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ class AutoCompleter(Entry, PlaceHolder):
             self.lb_up = False
 
     def query_systems(self):
-        inp = self.var.get()
+        inp = self.var.get().strip()
         if inp != self.placeholder and inp.__len__() >= 3:
             url = "https://spansh.co.uk/api/systems?"
             try: