Worcester City vs Chorley — match summary
England · FA Cup · kick-off 21 Oct 2026 01:45
Full time · score 1-0
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Worcester City 59 · Chorley 50
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Worcester City 50 · Chorley 50
Shots on target 0-0 · corners – · possession –
NextGOAL tip: Over 3 · 2 stars
The FA Cup brings Worcester City up against Chorley in a cup tie where each side comes from a different context in its own league. Worcester City have just finished their last five with four straight defeats, the latest a 0-1 league loss, while Chorley also won their most recent league game 2-1. Worcester City have an obvious problem at the back, having conceded 21 goals in 9 league games, and at home they often trail in the first half. Chorley, by contrast, look clearly the more controlling side, with 65.1% possession across their last 10 games in all competitions and more shots on target at 6.5 per game, compared with Worcester City's 4 per game. This game should be more open than expected, because Chorley are the side pressing and creating chances continuously, while Worcester City as hosts have to hit back. The match could end with several goals from counter-attacks and the quick transitions of both teams.