Bath City FC Set to Host Southend United in FA Trophy Clash

TWERTON, England (Interstat) — Bath City FC will host Southend United FC in an FA Trophy fixture on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Twerton Park.

The matchup pits a Southend side riding high from a decisive victory against a Bath team seeking consistency in front of its home supporters.

Southend United enters the contest with significant momentum following a 4-0 rout of Truro City at Roots Hall on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. That dominant performance stands in stark contrast to Bath City’s most recent outing, a 1-1 draw on the road against Dorking Wanderers on the same date.

Bath’s form has been marked by stalemates. Prior to the Dorking draw, the Romans were held to a 1-1 home draw by Bracknell Town on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. Managing a result against a confident Southend squad will require breaking that pattern.

The FA Trophy, England’s major knockout competition for clubs in the National League System, presents a clear opportunity for both sides to advance in a prestigious tournament. A victory for Southend would reinforce their status as a formidable contender, while Bath will look to leverage home-pitch advantage to spring an upset.

According to a projection by Interstat’s game simulator, Southend United is favored to secure a 2-0 victory. The model likely weighs Southend’s potent attacking display in December and Bath’s recent struggles to convert draws into wins.

For Bath City, the challenge will be containing a Southend attack that found its scoring touch emphatically last time out. Southend will aim to carry that offensive efficiency on the road and avoid a potential slip-up against lower-league opposition, a classic danger in cup competitions.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. local time at Twerton Park. The winner will advance to the next round of the FA Trophy.