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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming FA Trophy clash between Basingstoke Town and Shaftesbury Town is set for 04.10.2025 at 14:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this FA Trophy encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Basingstoke Town, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Shaftesbury Town, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the FA Trophy table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 04.10.2025
- Kickoff: 14:00
- Favorite: -
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 04.10.2025, finishing Basingstoke Town 2-1 Shaftesbury Town.
Basingstoke Town Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Basingstoke Town squad has been dominant at home throughout the FA Trophy 2025 campaign.
Fans searching for the Basingstoke Town lineup today or Basingstoke Town starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Basingstoke Town home performances:
Date Event Score 29.11.2025 Basingstoke Town vs Walton & Hersham 0 - 3 25.11.2025 Yate Town vs Basingstoke Town 1 - 0 22.11.2025 Poole Town vs Basingstoke Town 1 - 0
Shaftesbury Town Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Shaftesbury Town have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s FA Trophy game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Basingstoke Town 2-1 Shaftesbury Town
- Wins this season over Basingstoke Town: 0
Recent away match stats for Shaftesbury Town:
Date Event Score 14.10.2025 Bristol Manor Farm vs Shaftesbury Town 0 - 3 04.10.2025 Basingstoke Town vs Shaftesbury Town 2 - 1 17.09.2025 Frome Town vs Shaftesbury Town 1 - 1
Prediction and Final Word
As of 18.12.2025, odds point to - as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Basingstoke Town and Shaftesbury Town lineups for the FA Trophy 2025 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
