LONDON (Interstat) — Hyde United and Stocksbridge Park Steels, both seeking their first FA Trophy win of the season, will face off on Saturday at Hyde’s home ground.

The early-round fixture in English football’s national cup competition for non-league teams features two sides coming off draws in their tournament openers. Hyde United enters the match with a stronger overall record across all competitions this season at 2-0-1, while Stocksbridge Park Steels sits at 1-1-1.

Hyde United is looking to rebound from a 4-2 away defeat to Warrington Rylands on Sept. 20, their last recorded match. Prior to that, they secured a 1-0 victory over Prescot Cables on Sept. 2.

Stocksbridge Park Steels arrives following a 1-1 draw with Silsden AFC on Oct. 7. Their recent form has been mixed, with a 1-0 loss to Dunston UTS on Sept. 13 preceding a 3-1 win over Wombwell Town on Aug. 30.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw, mirroring both teams’ initial results in this competition.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.