Men
FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round Sat 14 September Sussex Transport Community Stadium
Worthing
  • Spong (69')
  • Willard (85')
  • Faal (87')
3
Havant & Waterlooville
  • Anderson (22')
  • Seager (74')
2
3-2

Worthing take a break from league action this week as they focus on the Emirates FA Cup where they welcome Havant & Waterlooville who were relegated from the National League South last season.

Chris Agutter’s side have picked up 12 points from their first seven matches this season, having played their first six away. Last week saw the Rebels play out a goalless draw with Hornchurch on their return to the Sussex Transport Community Stadium.

Last year in the Emirates FA Cup, Worthing made it to the First Round of the competition for the first time since 1999. They defeated Eastbourne Borough, Whitehawk and Bath City in their cup run, before falling short in the First Round against Alfreton Town.

 

Team News

Agutter confirmed injury blows for Sam Beard and Kane Wills picked up in training this week, with the pair out of contention for selection this weekend.

They join Joel Colbran and Cameron Tutt on the injury list. Agutter commented on Joel’s recovery, saying “I’d be surprised if it’s not at least another couple of weeks”.

 

Manager’s Views

“I think it’s a good opportunity to try and get the club to a place where maybe they’ve not been before. That challenge is exciting.

“We acknowledge that Havant are a very good side and we’re going to have to be at our best to beat them. They’re a step-three club, but they’re not really. Their manager is certainly not a step-three manager in Shaun North – he’s very good.

“They’ll be very hard to be. I’d imagine it will be very similar to what the majority of teams have done against us this year. They’ll almost be at their most dangerous when we’ve got the football”.

“Trying to build on a decent start” – Agutter
Video2 months ago

 

The Opposition

The Hawks have made an unbeaten start in the Southern League Premier South after six matches. Despite their unbeaten start however, Shaun North’s side have won just one out of their six league matches.

They have played previously in the Emirates FA Cup this season, beating Wallingford & Crowmarsh 3-0 at home in the First Qualifying Round.

Last Six
07/09 – Bracknell Town (A) – Drew 1-1
31/08 – Wallingford & Crowmarsh (H) – Won 3-0 (Emirates FA Cup)
26/08 – AFC Totton (H) – Drew 1-1
24/08 – Swindon Supermarine (A) – Drew 1-1
17/08 – Plymouth Parkway (H) – Drew 1-1
14/08 – Chertsey Town (H) – Won 3-0

Meet the Opposition – Havant & Waterlooville
Match Preview2 months ago

 

Previous Meetings

A summary of our results against today’s opponents is shown below:

Competition Played Won Drawn Lost Scored Conceded
National League South 4 4 0 0 16 4
Isthmian League Premier Div 2 0 0 2 3 5
Friendly 1 0 0 1 1 3
Total 7 4 0 3 20 12

We’ve got Previous – Havant & Waterlooville
Match Preview2 months ago

 

Tickets

Wi. Prices are as follows:

  • Adults: £17
  • Concession: £13
  • Under-16: £7
  • Under-12: £4
  • Under-6: Free entry

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Travel & Directions

We encourage visitors to travel to the ground by public transport wherever possible to reduce congestion and emissions.

Parking is available on local streets but please check parking restrictions and respect our neighbours by not blocking driveways.

Travel/Directions
4 months ago

 

How to Follow

If you can’t be at the game tomorrow, you can follow the game via live updates from the club’s official Twitter account. You can also listen to live commentary via the club’s official commentary service.