(Interstat) — Sutton will host Abbey Hulton United FC on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in a Women’s FA Cup match in England.

Sutton enters the match after beating Sphinx 4-3 at home on Aug. 7. Abbey Hulton United FC played Kidsgrove Athletic to a 0-0 draw on the same day, and that stands as its only listed result this season.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 3-3 final score. Interstat’s ELO system gives Sutton a 61.70 percent probability to win. Those projections point to a close, potentially high-scoring cup tie.

Sutton will be the home team and will try to build on its four-goal performance from the season opener. That result showed attacking power, but Sutton also conceded three goals. Defensive discipline may be a concern.

Abbey Hulton showed defensive strength in its draw, keeping a clean sheet at Kidsgrove. The challenge for Abbey Hulton will be scoring. In its only previous match this season, it did not find the net. A similar struggle could expose it to elimination in the cup format.

The Women’s FA Cup is a knockout competition, so there is no margin for error. Both clubs will be aware that one poor performance can end their run. The match is scheduled six days after the Aug. 7 opening results, giving both sides time to refine their approach.

Sutton’s ELO rating suggests it is the stronger side overall. Its 61.70 percent win probability reflects that edge. Yet the simulator’s projection of a 3-3 draw indicates that Sutton’s defense could be tested again. If Abbey Hulton can take advantage of the chances Kidsgrove could not, the visiting team may threaten an upset.

Abbey Hulton will likely rely on compact defending and quick breaks. Sutton will want to control possession and create pressure in the final third. The home crowd could play a role in lifting Sutton in tight moments.

Friday’s match offers a contrast in styles. Sutton has already proven it can score. Abbey Hulton has proven it can prevent goals. Who wins will depend on which quality holds up under cup pressure.

The result will also shape each team’s season. For Sutton, a second straight win would provide momentum. For Abbey Hulton, advancing after a scoreless draw would be a significant achievement.

In English football, cup matches often produce unexpected results. The ELO model favors Sutton, but the simulator’s 3-3 draw suggests the gap between the teams may not be large. Sutton’s attack versus Abbey Hulton’s defense could be the deciding matchup.

The game is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, with Sutton as the designated home team and Abbey Hulton United FC as the visitor. Kickoff time and venue were not announced.

The Women’s FA Cup continues with this fixture as both teams chase a place in the next round.