Chesham United vs Ware - FA Cup

All eyes turn to the home ground on September 19, 2026 as Chesham United welcome Ware in a FA Cup encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the FA Cup contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. During his 22 matches in charge, Oxford actually ranked as high as 14th in the table.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Chesham United and Ware have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Amad won possession in the PSG half before laying the ball off for Bryan Mbeumo to score.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Elsewhere in Ligue 1, on-loan Southampton striker Cameron Archer scored on his debut for Auxerre but could not stop Lyon running out 3-1 winners.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.