Worcester City – Knowle

Recent form · Written before the match

Worcester played seven matches between August 8 and September 5, with the following published results: 1-1, 1-3, 1-2, 1-0, 1-1, 0-1 and 1-1; the source does not always specify home or away. Knowle eliminated Darlaston Town 2-1 and then Coleshill Town 1-0 before the 1-1 against Worcester on September 5.

Both teams have approximately three full days of rest before the replay, with the travel now falling to Knowle. The individual impact of fatigue and chance-creation statistics are information not available.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

The only documented recent meeting is Knowle 1-1 Worcester City, on September 5, 2026, in the first qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup. Knowle had the clearest chances in the first half, before Worcester scored in the 70th minute and Knowle equalized in stoppage time.

This precedent is directly relevant to the immediate matchup, but its prédictive valeur remains limited: it is a single match, with no guarantee of identical lineups or approaches for the replay.

Absences and returns

Luke Ward is confirmed out for the remainder of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, in an announcement published on September 4, 2026. Fabian Salmon became eligible for selection again after a three-match suspension.

For Knowle, no complete list of absentees or verifiable pre-match medical information is available. The absence of news does not confirm the absence of injured players.

Context & news

This is the replay of the first qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Sixways Stadium, with kickoff at 18:45 UTC. The winner qualifies for the second qualifying round; no aggregate-score advantage remains after the 1-1 draw on September 5.

The Worcester scenario is based on home familiarity, the announced higher level, Lockett’s efficiency, and Salmon’s possible return. The Knowle scenario is based on its clearer chances in the first leg, transitions, corners, the confidence from its late equalizer, and the continuity of a largely retained squad.

Any change in pressing, defensive height, or set-piece takers remains unknown.

Lineups and squad

No official lineup is available. Mamadou Diallo kept goal for Worcester on September 5, with no confirmation that he will start the replay. The starting status of Luke Ward, Fabian Salmon, Diallo, or any other player is unconfirmed.