The visiting team also aims to make an impression in their FA Cup debut, looking for a surprisingly positive result against the home side. Although affected by home performance, they have recorded 3 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses away from home in their last 30 games, scoring 18 goals and conceding 26. In contrast, their home record is solid with 10 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, managing 44 goals scored while conceding just 16. They arrive at this match following a penalty shootout loss to Lewes (8‑7). In their last four matches across all competitions, Ashford United has managed one win, one draw, and two losses. Their attack has been consistently potent, scoring in all of their last ten fixtures.
Ashford United seeks a victory away from home in this FA Cup Preliminary Phase, as this represents a single-elimination match. Competing in the Counties Leagues, they finished in 11th place last season, safely away from relegation threat. Their recent away form has been inconsistent, with one victory, three draws, and two losses in their last six away matches, but notably, both teams scored in five of those encounters.