Leatherhead vs Ramsgate - FA Trophy

Tactical intrigue takes centre stage on September 26, 2026 as Leatherhead and Ramsgate prepare to square off at the home ground, with both managers known for their strategic nuance in the FA Trophy. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the FA Trophy contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Ipswich would be open to permanent offers for the winger, who has three years to run on his contract.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Leatherhead will look to impose their style on home soil, while Ramsgate are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. In his press conference on Friday, Tuchel admitted it 'hurt him' not to play the United man in America.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Reports from the Corriere dello Sport claim that Lazio could be interested in a potential loan deal for the towering Italy centre-forward.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.