Welling United vs Faversham Town: match preview on 8 September 2026

Welling United are expected to edge through on penalties after a replay of the 1-1 draw from 05.09.2026. The conclusion stops holding if the match ends 0-0, as that scoreline favours the visitors in extra time.

The fixture on 08.09.2026 is a second meeting between these sides in three days. The first leg at Faversham Town's ground finished 1-1, meaning this replay will decide who advances. Welling pressed higher, registering 77 attacks. That volume may tell in a tight replay.

Faversham Town collected 7 points from their last 5 matches, while Welling United managed 4 points over the same period. Faversham won 2 games, drew 1 and lost 2, scoring 6 goals and conceding 5. Welling United recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, netting 5 goals and letting in 12. Faversham's defensive record is cleaner, but their recent results include losses to Ebbsfleet United and Dartford. Faversham’s recent wins came against lower-tier sides, whereas Welling’s losses were to stronger opposition.

The only meeting between these clubs this season was the 1-1 draw on 05.09.2026. Faversham Town hosted that fixture and shared the points. Welling United will now play at home, giving Welling home advantage and a familiar pitch.

A 0-0 scoreline suits Faversham Town in extra time. If they adopt that strategy again, the replay could stall. Welling United's attacking numbers are based on a single match, so any drop in intensity removes their edge. An early strike forces both sides to open up, killing the penalty angle.