Knowle FC hosts Worcester City in historic FA Cup qualifying match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:26 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Knowle FC will make its debut in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup this Saturday when the West Midlands club hosts Worcester City. The fixture at the Robins Nest ground represents the first time in the club's 100-year history that the team has reached this stage of the competition. More than 1,000 tickets have been sold for the event, a significant increase from the previous attendance record of 150. The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 BST and will be broadcast on BBC iPlayer, the Red Button, and the BBC Sport website. Manager Clive Seeley and Club President Dave Sykes noted the high level of community interest surrounding the match for the United Counties League Premier League South side. Volunteers and local supporters have expressed anticipation as the club prepares to feature on a national broadcast platform.
- •Knowle FC plays its first qualifying round match in the club's 100-year history.
- •The fixture against Worcester City takes place at the Robins Nest ground.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 BST on Saturday.
- •The match will be streamed on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.
- •Ticket sales have reached over 1,000, surpassing the previous record of 150.
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — FA Cup and tv debut for village club Knowle FC
"Knowle FC is in the cup's first qualifying round for the first time in its 100 year history.
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