Dartford vs Westfield (Surrey): match preview on 8 September 2026

The FA Cup replay between Dartford and Westfield on 08.09.2026 carries significant stakes. The visitors are better placed to finish the job after a 1–1 first encounter, and their recent record leaves little room for doubt. Westfield have not won a competitive match since September 2025 and carry a negative goal difference into this return.

Dartford have taken 11 points from their last five games, winning three and drawing twice without a defeat. They have scored nine goals while conceding only two across those fixtures, including a 4–0 victory over Ashford United and back-to-back away wins against Faversham Town and Sutton Athletic. They break teams down after the interval, with two-thirds of their strikes coming in the second half. They concede heavily in the first half, with 50% of their goals allowed in each of the 31–45 and 46–60 windows.

Westfield (Surrey) have collected just two points from five matches, registering two draws and three losses. They have scored six goals and conceded ten, with defeats to Egham Town, Chertsey Town, and Brentwood Town. Their only positive result in that span was a 1–1 draw against Bognor Regis Town at home. The side has not tasted a win in any competition since before the current campaign, and their defensive record has been consistently porous.

The first meeting on 05.09.2026 ended 1–1 at Westfield's ground, meaning this replay decides who advances. A draw would suit the visitors if they manage to run the clock down and force extra time, but Dartford have shown they can raise the tempo when required.

Westfield will sit deep and look for penalties. Given how they have run matches in recent defeats, a cautious approach could see them survive until penalties. Dartford's confidence comes from their form and the fact that they need only a result to progress, while Westfield carry the weight of a year without victory.