WOODBRIDGE, England (Interstat) — Woodbridge will look to turn statistical favor into a place in the next round of the Women’s FA Cup when it welcomes Felixstowe on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.

The home side enters the knockout matchup with a recent result to build on. Woodbridge defeated Heacham FC 2-1 on Friday, Aug. 7, earning a narrow victory that showed both scoring ability and a stubborn back line. The team will now face Felixstowe, whose most recent listed competitive fixture is dated Dec. 31, 1969. That leaves Felixstowe’s current form as an open question. While an extended layoff can bring rest and recovery, it can also create rust and a lack of rhythm.

The statistical picture is similarly unclear. Interstat’s game simulator projects Felixstowe to win 1-0, an outcome that would make the visitors’ long wait worthwhile. Yet Interstat’s ELO system gives Woodbridge a 66.70 percent probability of winning, making the hosts the clear favorite in that model. When two projection systems disagree, the match becomes harder to call.

The Women’s FA Cup is organized by the Football Association and has grown into a major event in the women’s game. For teams outside the top levels, the competition offers a chance to test themselves against opponents from different divisions and to create memories that last beyond league standings. Woodbridge and Felixstowe will each see Thursday as an opportunity to move one step closer to a trophy and to gain recognition in a tournament watched by fans around the world.

Woodbridge, as the home team, will have familiar surroundings and crowd support. Its previous result against Heacham FC suggests the squad has found a way to win close games. Felixstowe, the visitor, will try to prove that the game simulator’s outlook carries more weight than its own lack of game action. Cup ties in England have a long history of surprises, and neither side can afford to underestimate the other.

The match will be played at Woodbridge’s home ground, with the winner advancing in the Women’s FA Cup. The exact kickoff time has not been confirmed, but the fixture is set for Thursday. Woodbridge will aim to justify its ELO advantage, while Felixstowe will attempt to make the projected 1-0 final a reality. The combination of cup pressure, statistical uncertainty and two motivated teams should make for a compelling afternoon.