English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming FA Cup clash between Shaftesbury Town and Exmouth Town is set for 03.09.2025 at 18:45. 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 Cup encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Shaftesbury Town, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Exmouth Town, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the FA Cup table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 03.09.2025
- Kickoff: 18:45
- Favorite: -
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 03.09.2025, finishing Exmouth Town 0-2 Shaftesbury Town.
Shaftesbury Town Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Shaftesbury Town squad has been dominant at home throughout the FA Cup 2025 campaign.
Fans searching for the Shaftesbury Town lineup today or Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury Town home performances:
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
Exmouth Town Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Exmouth Town have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s FA Cup game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Exmouth Town 0-2 Shaftesbury Town
- Wins this season over Shaftesbury Town: 0
Recent away match stats for Exmouth Town:
Date Event Score 14.10.2025 Falmouth Town AFC vs Exmouth Town 5 - 0 03.09.2025 Exmouth Town vs Shaftesbury Town 0 - 2 30.04.2025 Evesham United vs Exmouth Town 4 - 1
Prediction and Final Word
As of 19.12.2025, 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 Shaftesbury Town and Exmouth Town lineups for the FA Cup 2025 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.

