LONDON (Interstat) — A clash of clubs from different tiers of English football headlines the FA Trophy on Saturday as Brentwood Town hosts Hornchurch.

The fifth-tier National League South side Hornchurch enters the competition for the first time this season, holding an 0-0 record in the Trophy. They face a Brentwood Town squad from the seventh-tier Isthmian League Premier Division, which advanced in the tournament with a 1-0 record after a 3-0 victory over Welling United on Oct. 25.

Despite the gap in league stature, recent form presents a contrasting picture. Hornchurch (11-2-5 across all competitions) is near the top of its division but is looking to rebound from a 2-0 loss to Chelmsford City on Nov. 10, which snapped a four-match unbeaten streak.

Brentwood Town (2-1-2 overall) has been inconsistent, following its cup win with a 1-0 league loss to Royston Town in its last outing on Sept. 13.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw, suggesting a tightly contested cup fixture.

The winner will advance in the FA Trophy, a knockout competition for clubs in England’s non-league system. For Hornchurch, the match is a brief diversion before returning to a congested National League South schedule, with a home match against AFC Totton looming on Nov. 22.