FA Cup fourth qualifying round: Wealdstone host Worthing at Grosvenor Vale

match details and context

The FA Cup fourth qualifying round sees Wealdstone welcome Worthing on Saturday, 17 October 2026. The match kicks off at 14:00 UTC and will be played at Grosvenor Vale in Ruislip. This stage of the competition is crucial for both sides as they aim to progress further into the prestigious tournament.

recent form and performance

Wealdstone enter the match with a challenging run of form, having played five games in their recent schedule. They have secured just one win, one draw and suffered three defeats, scoring seven goals while conceding 11. Their latest result was a heavy 0-6 home loss to Yeovil Town on 10 October, following a 1-2 defeat at Barrow and a 1-1 draw at Forest Green Rovers. Their sole recent victory came in a 4-0 home win against Gateshead on 26 September. In contrast, Worthing are enjoying an impressive spell, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches with four wins and one draw. They have netted 13 goals and conceded only four during this period. Most recently, Worthing thrashed Solihull Moors 5-0 at home on 10 October and secured a 2-1 away win at Gateshead on 3 October. Their consistency and attacking prowess mark them as strong contenders in this tie.

head-to-head record

The two teams have met only once before, earlier this season on 22 August 2026. That encounter took place at Worthing’s home ground, where Worthing emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. This previous result could give Worthing a psychological advantage as they travel to Grosvenor Vale for this decisive cup tie.

expectations and outlook

Given Worthing’s unbeaten recent form and their previous victory over Wealdstone, they arrive as favourites to progress. Wealdstone will be looking to turn around their recent struggles and capitalise on home advantage to avoid elimination. Defensively, Wealdstone will need to tighten up after conceding 11 goals in their last five matches, while Worthing’s solid defence and effective attack could prove difficult to overcome. The match promises to be a competitive affair with Worthing’s momentum pitted against Wealdstone’s home determination.

Recent form

Head-to-head