"Starting with the hosts, largely limping their way over the finishing line last season as they eventually had to settle for a bottom-half finish, Workington have once again shown some major issues since opening up the new campaign. Despite claiming a 2-1 victory away at Bamber Bridge over the weekend, Darren Edmondson's side are sat in the relegation zone and look like they are facing a major uphill struggle."
"Watching their FA Cup qualifying adventure come to a dramatic end on August 30th as they fell to an action-packed 3-2 defeat at home against Stalybridge, the Cumbria-based outfit have mustered just a single win from any of their first eight appearances across all competitions. With their nightmare start underlined by a 6-0 drumming at the hands of Stockton on August 12th, it is no surprise that Workington have gained an unwanted reputation for their defensive struggles."
"As for the visitors, enjoying what has been a sensational start to proceedings, FC United are in the midst of what has become a stellar purple patch. Last seen putting in another routine display as they clinched a 2-0 win against Cleethorpes, the Reds are currently leading the chase at the top of the NPL Premier Division standings and they will be looking to lay down another marker here."
Workington sit in the relegation zone after a poor start, recording just one win from eight appearances and failing to keep a clean sheet since the 2025/26 campaign began. Their season includes a 6-0 defeat to Stockton and an FA Cup qualifying exit via a 3-2 home loss to Stalybridge. Darren Edmondson's side have defensive vulnerabilities and have managed only one NPL Premier Division clean sheet since the end of March. FC United lead the NPL Premier Division, winning six of seven matches so far, including a 4-0 FA Cup win over Rossington Main and a recent 2-0 league victory over Cleethorpes. FC United travel to Workington aiming to extend their strong run and consolidate top spot.
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