FA Trophy Clash Sees In-Form Chatham Town Host Resilient Plymouth Parkway

LONDON (Interstat) — A compelling FA Trophy matchup is set for Saturday as Chatham Town hosts Plymouth Parkway at Bauvill Stadium, with the hosts looking to continue their strong cup form against a Parkway side known for late drama.

The third-round proper tie, scheduled for Dec. 13, 2025, pits teams from the seventh and eighth tiers of English football in one of the competition’s classic geographic cross-division encounters.

Chatham Town enters with momentum, having secured a narrow 1-0 away victory over Wimborne Town in their previous outing on Nov. 15. Their season has been marked by offensive explosions, including a 4-0 win at Marlow and a 4-1 victory over Beckenham Town in early September. However, a 2-1 home loss to Buxton on Nov. 1 showed potential vulnerability.

Plymouth Parkway’s path to this stage was sealed in dramatic fashion, advancing via a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw at Oxford City on Nov. 26. Their recent form has been a rollercoaster, featuring a thrilling 4-3 win over Salisbury but also a comprehensive 4-0 loss at Frome Town in late August. Their results suggest a team capable of high-scoring affairs and resilient comebacks.

The historical non-league fixture offers a stark contrast in recent narratives. Chatham will rely on a defense that has kept three clean sheets in its last five matches across all competitions. Parkway’s attack, which has scored three or more goals twice in the same span, will test that resolve.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to end with a 2-1 victory for the home side, Chatham Town. This prediction underscores Chatham’s perceived slight edge, likely rooted in their stronger defensive record and home-pitch advantage.

A win for either club would represent a significant step forward in the prestigious knockout competition, which offers non-league teams a coveted spot at Wembley Stadium in the final. The FA Trophy provides a critical platform for clubs like Chatham Town and Plymouth Parkway to gain national exposure and financial reward.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time at Chatham’s Bauvill Stadium in Kent.