**Alvechurch rolls in as the form darling, but don't sleep on Warwick's capacity to nick a cup upset.** 🎯 The hosts are riding three wins in five, while Warwick have wobbled a touch—though that 5-1 demolition of Lye Town signals they can explode on the right day.

Alvechurch's unbeaten run (3W 2D) gives them serious momentum heading into this FA Cup second round clash. Warwick's inconsistency—a loss to AFC Rushden & Diamonds sandwiched between a rout and a draw—means they'll need to be sharp from the first whistle.

Key storylines:

- **Alvechurch's attacking thrust** will hinge on whether **K. Wakefield** and **B. Stephens** can capitalize on Warwick's shaky away form
- **B. Flynn** and **B. Nash** must anchor Warwick's midfield or risk getting overrun in the middle third
- **J. Williams** (Alvechurch keeper) vs. **T. Allsopp** (Warwick keeper)—neither side can afford sloppy defensive moments in a cup tie

Expected lineups:

- **Alvechurch FC**: J. Williams, A. Crowther, J. Bavanganga, J. Kelly, N. Clayton-Phillips, S. Perry, J. Ngandu, H. Reilly, B. Stephens, K. Wakefield, B. Corns
- **Racing Club Warwick**: T. Allsopp, A. Opoku, A. Walker, A. Worley, B. Flynn, B. Nash, C. Coyle, C. Ebbutt, A. Hamp, C. Keene, C. Taylor

Prediction:

**Alvechurch 2–1 Racing Club Warwick** 📍

Home form + consistency edge slightly favors the hosts in a tight cup encounter.