This Saturday, October 3, 2026, Stafford Rangers host Halesowen Town in the FA Cup 3rd Round Qualifying, with both sides vying for a crucial spot in the next stage of the competition. Stafford Rangers enter the fixture in excellent form, boasting a perfect record in their last two matches with two wins, scoring six goals and conceding two; they recently defeated Hereford 3-2 and Northampton ON Chenecks 3-0. Halesowen Town are equally impressive, also securing back-to-back victories with a 5:1 goal difference, following a 2-0 win over Mickleover Sports and a 3-1 success against Basford United. There are no previous head-to-head meetings between these two clubs in our records, leaving this encounter as an intriguing blank slate. With both teams carrying significant momentum into the tie, a closely contested battle is expected. Neither side has tasted defeat recently, suggesting that the game will likely be decided by fine margins and tactical discipline on the day. As both clubs look to extend their winning sequences, fans can look forward to a highly competitive cup clash where either team is more than capable of claiming the victory.