**Chorley host Worcester in a cup clash where form tells drastically different stories.** 🎭 One side's clicking; the other's wobbling — FA Cup script writes itself sometimes.

Worcester arrive on a **four-win tear** with zero losses in their last five. Chorley have mixed it up — two wins sandwiched around draws and defeats — and they'll need sharpness against a side that's been relentless going forward. Home advantage could matter here, but Worcester's momentum is **genuinely scary right now**.

Key storylines:

- **Worcester's attack** has been slick (3-1, 2-1, 1-0 wins), led by **B. Smalley** and **D. Sweeney** — Chorley's backline under **A. Blakeman** and **H. Smith** will be tested
- **Chorley's midfield trio** of **J. Moore**, **M. Calveley**, and **B. Layton** needs to control tempo and shield the defense
- **C. Dzialuk** in Worcester's goal has faced limited shots; **L. Stowell** for Chorley will need commanding distribution

Expected lineups:

- **Chorley FC**: L. Stowell, A. Henley, H. Smith, A. Blakeman, B. Whitehouse, J. Moore, M. Calveley, B. Layton, C. Rowe, A. Popoola, E. Taylor
- **Worcester City**: C. Dzialuk, A. Duerden, C. Wise, D. Idehen, E. Keightley, C. Dinsley, I. Reid, L. Lockett, B. Smalley, C. Lutz, D. Sweeney

Prediction:

**Worcester 2-1 Chorley.** Worcester's form gives them the edge, though a competitive home performance from Chorley keeps it tight. 🏆