**Two sides locked in a Cup stalemate are back for round 2** — the last time Alvechurch and Spalding met, they couldn't be separated at 2-2. This FA Cup rematch has grudge energy. 🔥

Both teams are running **identical form**: 3W 2D 0L over their last five. The draw last time suggests they're well-matched on the pitch, so expect another tight, cagey affair.

Key storylines:

- **Alvechurch's attacking trio** of K. Wakefield, B. Stephens, and B. Corns need to find a killer touch after the goalless draw in regulation
- **Spalding's home comfort** — they've won 4-0 and drawn 1-1 at home recently, but road tests haven't been kind
- **Midfield battle** between Alvechurch's S. Perry and J. Ngandu versus Spalding's D. Jarvis and J. Nicholson could decide the tie

Expected lineups:

- **Alvechurch FC**: R. Evans, A. Crowther, J. Bavanganga, J. Kelly, N. Clayton-Phillips, S. Perry, J. Ngandu, H. Reilly, B. Stephens, K. Wakefield, B. Corns
- **Spalding United**: D. Wilks, A. Fox, A. Bendle, B. Grant, C. Johnson, D. Jarvis, J. Nicholson, S. S. Brown, A. M. S. Sani, B. Cybulski, B. Fowkes

Prediction:

**2-2 draw** — history repeats itself. Slight edge to extra time fireworks. ⚽