Steyning Town vs Moneyfields - FA Trophy

All eyes turn to the home ground on August 28, 2026 as Steyning Town welcome Moneyfields in a FA Trophy encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Enzo Maresca and Rico Lewis held a pre-match press conference on Saturday as Manchester City prepare to face Atletico Madrid in their third pre-season friendly of the summer.

A glance at the FA Trophy table tells the story: Steyning Town in 87th and Moneyfields in 72nd, with positions to defend and places to climb. 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. Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the first round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Steyning Town will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Moneyfields must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. No wonder the skipper had talked of a 'new Aston Villa' in the pre-match press conference with what seemed like genuine excitement.

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. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Watch Manchester United score their opening goal of the new Champions League campaign.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Moneyfields look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the FA Trophy picture. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.