Truro City prepares for FA Cup qualifying match against Cirencester Town
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:37 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Truro City will host Cirencester Town in the FA Cup third qualifying round on October 7, 2026. Head of football Alex Black emphasized the team's intent to avoid an upset, acknowledging Cirencester's recent history of knocking out higher-ranked teams. Truro has experienced a strong start in the National League South, currently sitting sixth in the table. Black noted the team's focus on maintaining league performance while aiming for a cup run. The team hopes to secure a win to advance and set up for the next round of qualifying.
- •Truro City is sixth in the National League South, chasing league leaders.
- •Cirencester Town previously eliminated a National League South team.
- •The match is scheduled for October 7, 2026.
- •Truro has expressed a desire to avoid a cup shock.
- 11:37 AMYahoo Sports — Truro City aim to avoid FA Cup qualifying shock
"Truro City do not want to be on the end of an FA Cup shock in their third qualifying round tie, says head of football Alex Black.
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