AFC Sudbury vs Leiston

LONDON (Interstat) — Two unbeaten teams in the FA Trophy will clash Saturday when AFC Sudbury hosts rival Leiston in a second-round fixture.

The match, scheduled for Oct. 25, 2025, pits two sides with perfect 1-0-0 records in the competition. The winner will advance in England’s national knockout system for non-league clubs.

Leiston arrives with significant momentum, boasting a perfect 4-0-0 record across all competitions this season. Their most recent result was a 2-1 away victory over Lewes on Oct. 4. The team has demonstrated a potent offense, including a 7-6 win over Lowestoft Town on Sept. 2.

AFC Sudbury’s form across all competitions is a solid 2-1-0. They are coming off a dominant 4-0 home win against Bury Town on Oct. 4, which followed their only loss of the season, a 2-1 defeat to Aveley on Sept. 13.

Despite Leiston’s unblemished record, statistical analysis from Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for the home side, AFC Sudbury.

The Suffolk derby is set for a 3 p.m. local time kickoff at the MEL Group Stadium.