Redditch United – Berkhamsted

Recent form · Written before the match

Redditch have won their last two matches for which scores are published: 3-0 against Evesham United on September 19, then 2-1 against Racing Club Warwick on September 22 and 1-0 at Bedworth United on September 26. Their other documented results are a 1-1 draw at Malvern Town on September 5, a 4-0 return-leg win on September 8, and a 2-1 defeat at Real Bedford on September 12.

The match scheduled for September 29 against Peterborough Sports has no displayed result. Berkhamsted won 3-2 at Bishop’s Stortford on September 5, drew 0-0 at Evesham United on September 12, beat Uxbridge 1-0 on September 15, Hendon 4-1 on September 19, and Chatham Town 3-1 on September 26, with a 2-1 defeat against Hanworth Villa on September 22.

Their match at Sholing on September 29 has no published score. No xG, shot volume, or pressing indicator is documented; the quality of the chances therefore cannot be compared.

Rotations, minutes played, and actual travel remain unknown.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

No recent matchup between the two teams can be verified in the selected pages. Results databases may mention previous encounters, but they are not established here by a directly verifiable source.

Even if documented, these matches would have limited prédictive valeur due to changes in personnel, coach, and context.

Absences and returns

No absence, suspension, goalkeeper uncertainty, or major unavailability has been published in the club sources consulted. This does not confirm that the squads are complete.

The status of the starters remains to be verified with the official lineup.

Context & news

The stake is qualification for the next round, with no first leg or aggregate score. Redditch may look to exploit home advantage, its recent progress in the FA Cup and its 3-0 win against Evesham through a proactive approach, particularly via transitions or set pieces; however, this reading is not supported by any detailed structural data.

Berkhamsted can overturn this trend through its three documented cup wins against Bishop’s Stortford, Hendon and Chatham, by capitalizing on a transition, a set piece or a Redditch rotation. The postponement of its league match on 3 October could reduce the rotation constraint, without proving the players’ physical condition.

Lineups and squad

The match is an Emirates FA Cup third qualifying round fixture, scheduled for 3 October 2026 at 15 h local time at Valley Stadium, with Redditch United at home. The official lineup and probable starters have not been published.

Redditch is genuinely hosting the opponent; no neutral venue is indicated.