Barton Town Old Boys – Chorley

Recent form · Written before the match

Barton remain unbeaten in their last three documented FA Cup matches: 0-0 at North Ferriby on 5 September 2026, a 2-0 win in the return leg on 8 September, then a 3-1 victory against Boldmere St Michaels on 19 September. Across the five recorded results, Barton have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 8 goals scored and 8 conceded; this run is essentially tied to the FA Cup and does not measure chance quality.

Chorley beat Warrington Rylands in the previous round and had previously lost to Oxford City before winning 5-2 against Darlington, according to the 11 September preview. The cache also indicates a 1-0 win at Rylands on 19 September, but this result is not confirmed by an opened page.

The gap in level in Chorley’s favour is likely, without a reliable measurement of current form.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

No recent Barton-Chorley head-to-head is mentioned in the official pages consulted. Any previous meeting from elsewhere would not be a primary signal without verification of the score, date, squads, coaches, and levels of competition.

Absences and returns

No confirmed absences, current suspensions, injuries, or starting XI uncertainties had been published before 1 October 2026 at 06:43 UTC. Chorley announced in August that Mike Calveley would replace Matt Urwin in goal and that Lewis Salmon had fitness issues, but this does not confirm either the goalkeeper or Salmon’s starting status for this match.

Jack Hazlehurst’s availability after his recent sending-off has not been established.

Context & news

Barton can cause problems with their intensity at home, second balls, transitions and set pieces; their documented record includes two home wins, 2-0 against North Ferriby and 3-1 against Boldmere. Chorley can nevertheless exploit their technical control and transitions after winning the ball, with the presumed experience of a higher level and preparation including ten friendlies and a training camp.

The opposing scenario is based on Chorley playing out of pressure cleanly and managing second balls well; the favorable reading for Barton remains hypothetical because no reliable data documents their crossing volumes, box defending or set-piece efficiency. The match is a single-elimination game, with no first-leg score.

Lineups and squad

The official lineups have not been published. Barton host Chorley in the FA Cup third qualifying round on Saturday 3 October 2026.

Barton’s home venue is confirmed, but the exact stadium is not. The kickoff time is to be confirmed: British sources indicate 15:00, while the provided time is 14:00 UTC.