Worthing vs Horsham - Friendlies Clubs

Worthing prepare to host Horsham at the home ground on August 1, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Friendlies Clubs season. Catch up with all the action from Chelsea's pre-season clash with AC Milan.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Worthing and Horsham cross paths in the Friendlies Clubs, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. Worthing will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Manchester City are nearing an agreement with Marseille for an experienced goalkeeper as they continue reshaping the position behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Worthing will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Horsham must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. Man Utd are pushing higher and working harder to press and counter-press the opposition, especially to win the ball back quickly after a loss of possession.

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. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. United are keen on signing the Newcastle United defender, but will move to sign the United States international if they're unable to sign the England full-back.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.