Huddersfield Town will head to Tamworth on Friday night for their FA Cup first-round clash, eager to capitalize on their recent upswing in performance.
Currently sitting in seventh place in the League One table, the Terriers face a Tamworth side positioned 16th in the National League, where the hosts will be eyeing a potential upset. Huddersfield's recent form has been promising, with four wins in their last five outings, though each of those victories was secured on home soil. Earlier in the season, after enduring four straight league defeats, head coach Michael Duff found himself under pressure as his initial support among fans waned.
Despite facing lower-caliber opponents, the Terriers struggled with five losses in six matches, overshadowing their three-game winning start. Yet, Duff and his squad have since turned things around, earning 10 points from their last four games, including a goalless draw at Wrexham. Their recent resilience highlights their progress as they gear up for Friday's cup test.
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Tamworth vs Huddersfield kick-off time
| Date: | Friday, November 1, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 3:45 pm ET/ 12:45 pm PT |
| Venue: | The Lamb Ground |
The FA Cup match between Tamworth and Huddersfield will be played at The Lamb Ground in Tamworth, England.
It will kick off at 3:45 pm ET/ 12:45 pm PT on Friday, November 1, 2024, in the US.
Team news & squads
Tamworth team news
Despite their recent loss at Southend, Tamworth has benefited from a full week to get ready for this matchup.
Up front, Dan Creaney and Chris Wreh have frequently alternated this season, each vying for the lone spot in the attack.
Unless fitness concerns arise, this forward role seems to be the only position that head coach Andy Peaks is contemplating adjusting for the upcoming fixture.
Tamworth possible XI: Singh; Browne, Cullinane-Liburd, Hollis, Fairlamb; Enoru, Milnes, Tshikuna, Tonks, McGlinchey; Creaney
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Singh, Phillips |
| Defenders: | Hollis, Browne, Cullinane-Liburd, Digie, Cockerill-Mollett, Curley, Fairlamb, Willets |
| Midfielders: | Wallace, Fletcher, Finn, Acquaye, McGlinchey, Milnes, Morrison, Tonks, Sundire, Lissimore, Williams, Tshikuna |
| Forwards: | Creaney, Wreh, Beck-Ray Enoru, Okafor |
Huddersfield team news
With Lasse Sorensen still sidelined due to a hamstring issue, Ollie Turton could make his way back into the lineup after steadily regaining his fitness in recent weeks.
The defender might slot into the back three, while Jonathan Hogg and Rhys Healey provide additional options in midfield and attack. However, head coach Michael Duff is likely to stick with the same lineup that secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Exeter in their last outing.
Huddersfield Town possible XI: Chapman; Pearson, Turton, Lonwijk; Hogg; Spencer, Wiles, Kane, Miller; Healey, Marshall
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Maxwell, Chapman |
| Defenders: | Ruffels, Pearson, Helik, Miller, Headley, Turton, Spencer, Lonwijk, Balker, Lees |
| Midfielders: | Sorensen, Hogg, Wiles, Kane, Kasumu, Evans, Iorpenda |
| Forwards: | Marshall, Healey, Radulovic, Ladapo, Ward |
Head-to-Head Record
This will be the first-ever meeting between these two sides in all competitions.