FA Trophy
Saturday 14 November, kickoff 15:00 · Gallagher Stadium
Maidstone United return to Gallagher Stadium on Saturday 14 November, kicking off at 15:00 BST, as they host Maidenhead in the FA Trophy. For the Stones, it represents an opportunity to make their mark in the competition on home soil, with the backing of their Kent supporters behind them from the first whistle.
The form guide
Neither side has yet played a tie in this season’s FA Trophy heading into Saturday’s meeting, meaning there is no competition-specific form data to separate the two clubs at this stage. Both Maidstone United and Maidenhead arrive at Gallagher Stadium with a clean slate in the competition, and the tie will therefore be decided on the day rather than on the back of any established cup momentum. That level footing could make for an intriguing and closely contested afternoon in Kent.
The head-to-head record
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2022 | National League | Maidstone Utd | 3-2 | Maidenhead |
| 18 Mar 2023 | National League | Maidenhead | 2-1 | Maidstone Utd |
| 20 Sept 2025 | National League – South | Maidstone Utd | 0-1 | Maidenhead |
| 7 Mar 2026 | National League – South | Maidenhead | 2-1 | Maidstone Utd |
| 17 Oct 2026 | National League – South | Maidstone Utd | 2-1 | Maidenhead |
The recent history between these two sides makes for compelling reading and suggests Saturday’s encounter could be another tight affair. The most recent meeting, on 17 October 2026, went the way of Maidstone United, who claimed a 2-1 victory. Before that, on 7 March 2026, it was Maidenhead who edged it 2-1 on their own patch. Going further back, Maidenhead secured a 1-0 win at Gallagher Stadium on 20 September 2025, before Maidstone suffered a 2-1 defeat away on 18 March 2023. The Stones did, however, produce a 3-2 home win on 26 November 2022. The head-to-head record across these five meetings has been closely fought, with Maidenhead holding a slight edge in the overall picture — a factor that will not be lost on Maidstone manager J. Still as he prepares his side.
The men in the dugout
Maidstone Utd
MaidenheadJ. Still takes charge of Maidstone United for this FA Trophy tie, a manager with considerable experience at non-league and Football League level who will be well aware of the importance of cup competition to a club of Maidstone’s stature and ambitions. In the visiting dugout, Alan Devonshire oversees Maidenhead, a name synonymous with the game and a manager who has built a reputation for organising his sides effectively. The tactical battle between Still and Devonshire adds another layer of interest to what promises to be a competitive afternoon.
Players to watch
There are no standout individual scorers from either side flagged ahead of this tie, which perhaps underlines the collective nature of both squads heading into the match. Rather than relying on a single talisman, both Maidstone United and Maidenhead are likely to draw on team shape and organisation to find a way through. For the home faithful, it will be a case of watching which Maidstone players step up to impose themselves on the occasion, while Maidenhead will be looking for their own match-winners to make the journey worthwhile.
The prediction
Bookmaker advice: Double chance : draw or Maidenhead
With no FA Trophy form data available for either side this season, the head-to-head record becomes the most meaningful guide to Saturday’s outcome, and it points towards Maidenhead carrying a slight advantage in this fixture. The visiting side have historically performed well in this matchup, and that historical pattern is reflected in the assessment that a draw or a Maidenhead win represents the most likely outcome. A home win for Maidstone United cannot be ruled out — they did claim the most recent victory between the sides — but the balance of probability leans towards the visitors at minimum sharing the spoils. Expect a tightly contested FA Trophy tie, with a draw the most cautious forecast, though Maidenhead will fancy their chances of leaving Kent with a positive result.
Preview data via api-football. Form, head-to-head, standings, manager and prediction figures sourced live at the time of compilation; squad and team-news availability subject to last-minute change.