STOURBRIDGE, West Midlands (Interstat) — A clash of contrasting English FA Cup journeys arrives Saturday, April 25, 2026, when Stourbridge hosts Matlock Town at War Memorial Athletic Ground.

The matchup, a non-league tie with significant implications, pits a home side desperate to revive its form against visitors riding the momentum of a dramatic comeback. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time.

Stourbridge (63.5 percent win probability per Interstat’s ELO system) enters the fixture struggling. Their most recent result, a 2-0 loss at Leamington on Oct. 12, extended a troubling slide. In their prior three outings, the Glassboys managed just one victory — a 2-0 decision at Hanley Town — sandwiching defeats to Anstey Nomads (3-2) and Sutton Coldfield (3-1). Overall, Stourbridge has conceded eight goals in its last four matches.

Matlock Town, meanwhile, arrives with recent form riding high. The Gladiators last played April 8, rallying for a 3-2 win at Scarborough Athletic. That victory capped a late-season surge; after a scoreless draw at Marske United on Feb. 16, Matlock has won four of its last five contests. Their lone defeat during that stretch came Sept. 20, when Basford United edged them 2-1 in a highly competitive contest. Earlier, Matlock posted dominant wins over Carlton Town (3-0), Grimsby Borough (3-0) and Bottesford Town (4-1).

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw in regulation, suggesting a tightly contested affair. However, the ELO system heavily favors the hosts for a victory.

For Stourbridge, striker production will be critical; the team has scored more than two goals in only one match this season. Matlock’s attack, averaging nearly three goals per game across its last five outings, offers a stark contrast.

Saturday marks the first meeting between these clubs this season. The winner advances further in the prestigious ENG FA Cup competition.

Weather forecasts call for partly cloudy skies with a high near 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12 Celsius), with light winds expected — conditions suitable for an open, flowing game.