AFC Fylde host AFC Hornchurch in the National League. Fylde currently sit third in the table, well clear of Hornchurch down in eleventh, and that gap points to a solid season from the home side so far.
Results haven't been entirely straightforward for either club lately, though. Fylde have lost as many home league games recently as they've won, while Hornchurch have shown they can pick up points away from their own ground too.
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Recent Form Hasn't Been Smooth for Either Side
Fylde's league form has been patchy through September. They lost at home to Carlisle and Altrincham, were beaten by Forest Green and Solihull Moors, but also picked up away wins at Boston United and Harrogate Town. Across their last 20 matches in all competitions, including cup and friendly games, they've won 10, drawn 3 and lost 7, scoring 39 and conceding 29.
AFC Fylde: 20 completed matches; AFC Hornchurch: 20 completed matches.
AFC Fylde
- Win
- 45% 9 / 20
- Draw
- 15% 3 / 20
- Loss
- 40% 8 / 20
- Scored
- 34
- Conceded
- 30
- Difference
- +4
AFC Hornchurch
- Win
- 55% 11 / 20
- Draw
- 5% 1 / 20
- Loss
- 40% 8 / 20
- Scored
- 29
- Conceded
- 28
- Difference
- +1
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League | AFC Fylde | Scunthorpe | 10.10.2026 | 2-0 |
| National League | Southend | AFC Fylde | 03.10.2026 | 3-1 |
| National League | AFC Fylde | Carlisle | 29.09.2026 | 0-2 |
| National League | Boston United | AFC Fylde | 26.09.2026 | 0-1 |
| National League | AFC Fylde | Altrincham | 19.09.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League | Harrogate Town | AFC Fylde | 15.09.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League | Yeovil Town | AFC Fylde | 12.09.2026 | 1-4 |
| National League | AFC Fylde | Worthing | 05.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| National League | Solihull Moors | AFC Fylde | 31.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| National League | AFC Fylde | Forest Green | 28.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League | AFC Hornchurch | Eastleigh | 10.10.2026 | 2-0 |
| National League Cup | AFC Hornchurch | Fulham U21 | 06.10.2026 | 1-1 |
| National League | Harrogate Town | AFC Hornchurch | 03.10.2026 | 3-0 |
| National League | AFC Hornchurch | Aldershot Town | 29.09.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League | Altrincham | AFC Hornchurch | 26.09.2026 | 3-0 |
| National League | AFC Hornchurch | Scunthorpe | 19.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League | Worthing | AFC Hornchurch | 15.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League | FC Halifax Town | AFC Hornchurch | 12.09.2026 | 3-0 |
| National League Cup | AFC Hornchurch | Ipswich Town U21 | 08.09.2026 | 3-0 |
| National League | AFC Hornchurch | Forest Green | 05.09.2026 | 0-1 |
Hornchurch's overall record looks stronger on paper, with 12 wins from their last 20 matches in all competitions and 33 goals scored. But in the league specifically they've lost to Altrincham, Worthing, Halifax Town and Forest Green in recent weeks, while also beating Aldershot, Scunthorpe, Boston United and Woking. It's been up and down rather than any real momentum building.
Neither side is arriving on a settled run of results.
Comparative Team Statistics: AFC Fylde vs AFC Hornchurch
The Table Tells a Clearer Story
Fylde sit third with 20 points from 10 games and a goal difference of plus eight. Hornchurch are down in 11th on 15 points, with a goal difference of minus four. That's a meaningful gap over a similar sample of matches.
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Southend | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 25/16 | 20 |
| 3 | AFC Fylde | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21/13 | 20 |
| 4 | Harrogate Town | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 24/17 | 19 |
| 10 | Sutton Utd | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13/13 | 17 |
| 11 | AFC Hornchurch | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 11/15 | 15 |
| 12 | Forest Green | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16/17 | 14 |
On paper, Fylde look the stronger side this season.
Can Fylde's Home Form Back Up Their League Position?
The league table favours Fylde, but their home results lately haven't always matched that standing, with defeats to Carlisle and Altrincham at home standing out. Hornchurch, for their part, have shown they're capable away from home, beating Boston United and Barrow on the road, though they've also shipped heavy defeats at Halifax and Carlisle.
That mix of inconsistent home form for the favourites and occasional away success for the visitors points to a game that could go either way, rather than a routine home win.
Squad lists and player details
Squad and player details
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Hunter | England | n/a | Forward | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Stimson | England | 34 | Attacker | 180 cm | 87 kg |
| T. Joseph | England | 33 | Attacker | 182 cm | n/a |
| S. Higgins | England | 37 | Attacker | 173 cm | n/a |
| L. Spence | England | 38 | Midfielder | 181 cm | n/a |
| J. Clark | England | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Onyemah | England | 30 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Hayles | England | 41 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Clark | England | 38 | Defender | 179 cm | 75 kg |
| B. Alemanji | England | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Yussuff | England | 32 | Attacker | 170 cm | 66 kg |
| L. Nash | England | 30 | Attacker | 176 cm | 71 kg |
| S. Kashket | England | 31 | Attacker | 175 cm | 66 kg |
| Á. Balanta | Colombia | 36 | Attacker | 179 cm | 75 kg |
| T. Wraight | England | 32 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Weston | Antigua and Barbuda | 38 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| S. Scannell | Republic of Ireland | 36 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 73 kg |
| G. Saunders | England | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Muldoon | England | 32 | Midfielder | 183 cm | n/a |
| Q. Monville | England | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. McQueen | England | 31 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 70 kg |
With no market to weigh up here, this one comes down to reading the two teams. Fylde's table position is the strongest point in their favour, but recent home results take some shine off that. Hornchurch's away form is a mixed bag too, capable of an upset but also prone to leaking goals on the road.
Given the fixture is still a month out from when this form was recorded, there's time for both sides to settle into more consistent patterns. For now, we'll pass rather than force a view.
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