Chichester City beat Broomfields United 4-1 in the 1st Round Qualifying of the FA Cup on 5 September 2026. The visitors were comfortable throughout and took the tie deep into a comfortable position. And here's the thing — such results rarely surprise when you look at the gulf between the two sides.
Broomfields United have been struggling for consistency. Their last five matches show a side that can score but cannot keep clean sheets: losses to Snodland Town and Rainers Lane, a draw with Colney Heath. To be fair, they did beat London Lions 4-2 earlier in the summer, but that was an outlier.
Chichester City's recent form tells a different story. They started against Bognor Regis Town with a 1-1 draw, then lost 2-4 at Farnham Town. By then they had already shown they could compete at this level, even if results were mixed. The away win at Havant and Waterlooville suggested improvement.
The scoreline reflects a straightforward cup tie. Four goals for the visitors against one for the hosts is a result that could have been wider. Broomfields United were outclassed and that was visible from the opening exchanges. The home side simply could not find a foothold.
For Chichester City this is progress. They move on in the competition and add another name to the list. The result also extends their momentum from those earlier matches. They are building something, even if the final destination remains unclear.