Uxbridge vs Haywards Heath Town - FA Cup

Season-defining implications hang over this FA Cup clash at the home ground, where Uxbridge host Haywards Heath Town on September 5, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. Catch up with all the action from Chelsea's pre-season clash with AC Milan.

A glance at the FA Cup table tells the story: Uxbridge in 55th and Haywards Heath Town in 201st, with positions to defend and places to climb. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. Skinner had another year to run on his contract but has decided to move on a month out from United beginning their Women’s Super League season at London City Lionesses on September 4.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. And his efficiency in possession will be helped by those whom he now shares a dressing room with, allowing a more progressive midfielder to develop akin to City's style.

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. But former Reds forward Teddy Sheringham believes Tielemans isn’t good enough to be the midfielder United needed.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. The weight of evidence points to Uxbridge, and a 2-1 win for the hosts feels like the most probable 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. Fulham's Antonee Robinson could be one of those, who would likely be a cheaper alternative to Hall, who has just enjoyed a breakout season with the Magpies.