Hallam vs Mossley - FA Trophy

All eyes turn to the home ground on August 29, 2026 as Hallam welcome Mossley in a FA Trophy encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Ferencvaros v Real Madrid: Confirmed line-ups for Mourinho’s latest pre-season clash.

A glance at the FA Trophy table tells the story: Hallam in 71st and Mossley in 73rd, with positions to defend and places to climb. Hallam will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Mossley's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. Newcastle had agreed a deal worth £49m for the Switzerland international, who was a breakout star at the World Cup as he scored three goals in their run to the quarter-finals.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Hallam will look to impose their style on home soil, while Mossley are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Few of Bouaddi's age possess such a rare blend of physicality off the ball, and poise and balance in possession.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. If he was to leave a year after joining, City would be aiming to add another central midfielder to their squad.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Given the balance of the numbers, Hallam should have enough to edge it — a 2-1 victory looks the most likely outcome. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.