Billericay Town vs Torquay - National League - South

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 26, 2026 as Billericay Town welcome Torquay in a National League - South encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. The sheer joy on the 18-year-old defender’s face resonated with Paul Schaffran back at the academy.

Both Billericay Town and Torquay will be eager to build momentum when they meet in National League - South. Billericay Town have been picking up results at a respectable clip, DLLWW over their last five with a season win rate of 44.44%. Torquay have struggled to string results together away from home, DLLLW over their last five with a win rate of 33.33%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. Tim Sherwood makes his predictions for the new Premier League season, including who he thinks will make the top four in the table.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Billericay Town will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Torquay's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. Man Utd are pushing higher and working harder to press and counter-press the opposition, especially to win the ball back quickly after a loss of possession.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Man United striker Joshua Zirkzee is facing interest over a move away from Old Trafford.(Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire) Arsenal are growing in confidence at snapping up two Manchester United prospects, according to the Telegraph.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. Whatever the outcome, the National League - South fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.