The third qualifying round of the FA Cup takes center stage on October 3, 2026, as Harborough Town prepares to host St Albans City at 14:00. With a place in the next round at stake, both sides are eager to advance in the competition. Harborough Town enters the fixture with momentum following their 1-0 victory over Rushall Olympic on September 19, marking a perfect start in their recent record of 1 win, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with 1 goal scored and 0 conceded. Conversely, St Albans City arrives in strong form, remaining unbeaten in their last three outings with 2 wins and 1 draw, tallying 5 goals scored and 0 conceded. Their recent sequence includes a 3-0 win against Witham Town, a 2-0 victory over Hashtag United, and a 0-0 draw against Hashtag United. There are no previous head-to-head meetings between these two clubs in our records. As they prepare to face each other for the first time, the match promises to be a balanced encounter. Harborough Town will look to leverage home advantage, while St Albans City aims to maintain their defensive stability, leaving the outcome of this cup tie finely poised.