Worcester Raiders vs Sutton Coldfield Town - FA Trophy

Worcester Raiders prepare to host Sutton Coldfield Town at the home ground on August 29, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their FA Trophy season. Anderson was pointing out that City had held the whip hand in this fixture "for as long as I've known", which isn't exactly inaccurate but will also fan the flames ahead of Sunday's Old Trafford showdown.

In the FA Trophy table, Worcester Raiders currently occupy 115th and Sutton Coldfield Town sit 57th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. Worcester Raiders's recent form is difficult to quantify, but the occasion itself should bring the best out of them. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Central midfield remains a position Leeds are keen to add in despite so far failing to reach an agreement with Southampton for Shea Charles.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Worcester Raiders will look to impose their style on home soil, while Sutton Coldfield Town are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. He also played predominantly as a right winger or shadow striker for Juve.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Given the balance of the numbers, Sutton Coldfield Town look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the FA Trophy standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.