Saturday’s National League South meeting at Cherrywood Road pitches 16th-placed Farnborough (17 points) against Horsham in 12th (19 points) — a fixture that looks finely balanced on form. Farnborough have taken 7 points from their last five league games (W2 D1 L2) but remain vulnerable at the back, shipping 20 goals in 13 matches; Horsham arrive with 8 points from five (W2 D2 L1) and a steadier goals record (16 for, 16 against). Kick-off is Saturday 31 October at 15:00 GMT.
Farnborough Vs Horsham
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Evidence points to a tight game. Farnborough’s recent wins at home and midweek momentum are counterbalanced by a porous defence; Horsham’s series of draws and steadier goals record make them likely to avoid defeat. A 1–1 draw captures Farnborough’s scoring ability and Horsham’s resilience.
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Recent form and what it means
Farnborough — season snapshot: played 13, W5 D2 L6, 17 points, GF 12 GA 20. The Blues have oscillated between encouraging results and heavy defeats: their two most recent wins include a 2-0 home victory over Dagenham & Redbridge (17 Oct) and a 2-1 win against Weston-super-Mare in midweek (28 Oct), yet they also suffered a 4-0 reversal at Billericay (10 Oct). Across their last five league outings they scored six and conceded nine, a ratio that underlines a capacity to finish chances but an ongoing defensive problem.
Horsham — season snapshot: played 14, W4 D7 L3, 19 points, GF 16 GA 16. The Hornets’ last five league results read L W D W D, worth 8 points and showing resilience on the road: their most recent matches include a 1-1 draw at Maidenhead (27 Oct) and home wins over Walton & Hersham (1-0 on 24 Oct). Horsham have picked up more draws than most teams in this mid-table area, which keeps them hard to beat but also limits upward momentum.
Last five (league) — compact results
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 28 October 2026 | Farnborough v Weston-super-Mare | 2–1 |
| 24 October 2026 | Folkestone Invicta v Farnborough | 2–0 |
| 17 October 2026 | Farnborough v Dagenham & Redbridge | 2–0 |
| 10 October 2026 | Billericay Town v Farnborough | 4–0 |
| 26 September 2026 | Walton & Hersham v Farnborough | 2–2 |
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 27 October 2026 | Maidenhead v Horsham | 1–1 |
| 24 October 2026 | Horsham v Walton & Hersham | 1–0 |
| 20 October 2026 | Ebbsfleet United v Horsham | 2–2 |
| 17 October 2026 | Slough Town v Horsham | 1–2 |
| 10 October 2026 | Horsham v Maidstone Utd | 1–2 |
Why this matters: Farnborough’s home form will be under the microscope after conceding heavily away, while Horsham’s run of draws suggests they are difficult to break down. The midweek win gives Farnborough momentum and a belief boost, but their negative goal difference (-8) is the clearest warning sign for home supporters.
Head-to-head (verified)
Across the verified meetings in scope, Farnborough hold one win to Horsham’s zero, with one draw (sample size 2). That limited head-to-head history offers little template — it slightly favours the home side but is too small to be decisive.
Practical match details: the game is at Cherrywood Road; Horsham’s regular ground is Hop Oast Stadium. Kick-off is Saturday 31 October at 15:00 GMT.
Next fixtures
Farnborough
- Tue 3 Nov, 19:45 · Farnborough Vs Ebbsfleet United
- Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 · Chelmsford City Vs Farnborough
Horsham
- Sat 7 Nov, 15:00 · Horsham Vs AFC Totton
- Sat 21 Nov, 15:00 · Dover Vs Horsham
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