**A rematch nobody asked for — and yet here we are.** These two sides drew 1-1 not long ago, so expect another cagey affair on the road to the Cup. 🏆

Worcester are flying (3W, 2D in their last five), while Chorley have wobbled a touch with two losses mixed in. That said, Chorley's 4-1 demolition of Barton Town shows they can shift gears when it matters.

Key storylines:

- **Worcester's attacking thrust** through B. Smalley and D. Sweeney will test Chorley's back-five setup
- **Chorley's midfield three** — M. Calveley, J. Moore, and B. Layton — need to control tempo and break up Worcester's rhythm
- **The last meeting ended level** — both teams know each other inside out, so fine margins will decide it

Expected lineups:

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

Prediction:

**Worcester City 1-1 Chorley FC** — Worcester edge it on form, but Chorley's defensive shape keeps them in it. Lean toward extra time or penalties. ⚽