SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, England (Interstat) — A struggling Truro City side will look to halt a concerning slide in form when it travels to face Southend United in the FA Trophy on Saturday.

The fifth-tier National League matchup at Roots Hall is a departure from league play for both clubs, offering a chance at cup progression amid demanding schedules.

Truro City arrives on the south coast burdened by a four-match losing streak across all competitions. Its most recent result, a 3-1 defeat at Hartlepool United on Nov. 29, extended a run of poor form. The club has conceded 10 goals while scoring just three in losses to Hartlepool, Sutton United, Braintree Town and Altrincham throughout November.

Prior to this slump, Truro City showed occasional promise, including a 5-0 rout of Morecambe in September and a comeback 2-2 draw at Gateshead in October. However, consistency has been elusive, with the team failing to keep a clean sheet in its last 10 outings.

Southend United’s recent form is unclear, as a complete result from its most recent fixture was not provided. The Shrimpers will aim to leverage home advantage at their famed Roots Hall ground, where they traditionally boast strong support.

Despite Truro City’s dismal recent run, the Interstat game simulator projects a narrow 1-0 victory for the visiting Cornish side in this cup fixture. Such a result would provide a vital boost for Truro City ahead of a congested holiday period.

The match offers a brief respite from a relentless National League campaign for both teams. Truro City faces a quick turnaround, hosting Wealdstone in league play just three days later on Dec. 16. The clubs are also scheduled to meet again in league action at Roots Hall on Jan. 3.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. The winner will advance to the next round of the FA Trophy, England’s premier knockout competition for clubs in the non-league pyramid.