Leatherhead vs Horsham
LEATHERHEAD, England (Interstat) — Non-league sides Horsham and Leatherhead will meet in an FA Trophy clash on Saturday, with the visitors looking to extend a positive run of form into the cup competition.
The match at Fetcham Grove pits Horsham, who compete two tiers higher in the National League South, against Isthmian League side Leatherhead. The Trophy represents a prestigious diversion from their respective league campaigns.
Horsham arrives with momentum from a 2-0 away victory over Eastbourne Borough on Tuesday. That result improved their recent record to two wins, a draw and two losses in their last five matches across all competitions. Their form has been inconsistent but shows an ability to secure results on the road, including wins at Eastbourne and Hemel Hempstead in December.
Leatherhead’s form is more difficult to gauge, as their most recent recorded result is a 2-0 home win over Hampton & Richmond Borough on Nov. 15. Their season has been a mix of highs, like a 4-1 win at Ramsgate, and lows, including a 4-0 defeat at Raynes Park Vale in early September.
The statistical service Interstat projects a tightly contested draw, simulating a final score of Leatherhead 1, Horsham 1.
For Horsham, the Trophy offers a break from a demanding National League South schedule. Their next 10 fixtures are exclusively in that division, starting with a trip to Worthing on Jan. 17.
The FA Trophy, open to clubs in the fifth to eighth tiers of English football, provides a chance for silverware and a lucrative run at Wembley Stadium. Saturday’s winner will advance to the next round, while a draw would force a replay at Horsham’s Camping World Community Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time at Fetcham Grove.