FA TROPHY MATCH PREVIEW: WORTHING AT GLOUCESTER CITY

GLOUCESTER, England (Interstat) — A surging Worthing side travels to face Gloucester City in an FA Trophy clash on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, with recent form heavily favoring the visitors.

The matchup at Gloucester’s New Meadow Park is a test of momentum. Worthing enters on a high, coming off a 2-1 away victory over Ebbsfleet United on Dec. 6. That result is part of a dominant offensive stretch for the club, which has scored four or more goals in five of its last ten matches across all competitions. Their record in that span is 8-2-0, with the only losses a 3-2 defeat at Torquay United on Nov. 25 and a prior loss not in the provided data.

In contrast, Gloucester City has played far fewer matches recently. The Tigers’ last recorded result was a 1-1 draw at Slough Town on Nov. 15. Their form shows a mixed bag, with a 1-0 win over Havant & Waterlooville on Oct. 25 bookended by draws and a loss in their other fixtures listed. The extended gap since their last game could lead to either rest or rust.

Statistical analysis favors Worthing’s current rhythm. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for the visiting Rebels, aligning with their potent attack and consistent results.

Worthing manager will likely rely on a confident squad that has proven capable of big wins on the road, including a 4-0 victory at Tonbridge Angels and a 5-0 thrashing of Hornchurch at home in late November. Gloucester City, organizing at home, will need to disrupt Worthing’s flow and find a way to generate offense against a team playing with clear confidence.

This Trophy fixture offers a diversion for Worthing from its National League South campaign, where it faces a busy holiday schedule starting with Farnborough on Dec. 20. Gloucester City will aim to use the cup competition to build momentum for its own league pursuits.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time at New Meadow Park. The winner advances in the historic FA Trophy, England’s premier competition for clubs outside the Football League.