Oman Club vs Sur - FA Cup

The history between Oman Club and Sur lends this FA Cup fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on September 24, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Tottenham face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

Both Oman Club and Sur will be eager to build momentum when they meet in FA Cup. 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. Teams are more likely to allow a defender to bring the ball up the pitch than a winger playing in a far more advanced position.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Oman Club will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Sur must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. But it was a dual role for Rayo because he was also among the top dozen players for blocking crosses and winning possession in the defensive third.

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. United's talented defender Godwill Kukonki is back in training and is not set to leave the club on a permanent transfer in the summer window.

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 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With positions in the FA Cup table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.