Woking are set to face AFC Fylde in the National League on Saturday, 22nd August 2026, at 12:30 PM. The match marks Woking's third National League fixture of the season, and they will be looking to gain their first win of the season. Woking come into the match following a 0-0 draw against West Brom Under 21's in the National League cup, following defeats against Gateshead and Sutton United respectively. The visitors have had a positive start to the season, gaining four points from their opening two matches.
What happened?
AFC Fylde come into the match with a wave of positivity. The club are unbeaten so far in their first two National League matches, following a season in which they gained 100 points in the National League North for promotion. They have also had good tests in pre-season, playing and scoring against the likes of Blackpool and Wigan Athletic. Fylde have also recruited a plethora of new arrivals this summer. Most recently, Greg Olley of York City joined the side, looking to make his debut in the upcoming fixture.
Why it matters for Woking
Woking and Fylde have not faced off in a league fixture since the 2024/25 campaign, a season in which Fylde suffered relegation. Woking gained four points in the two fixtures in that campaign, winning once and drawing once. The match will be a tough test for Woking, who will need to step up their game if they are to gain their first win of the season.
What comes next?
Woking will be looking to bounce back from their previous defeats and gain their first win of the season. The match against AFC Fylde will be a crucial test of their abilities, and they will need to perform well if they are to come out on top. League standing: 24th in National League, 0 pts, 0W-0D-2L from 2 games, recent form LL. Goals this season: 0 scored, 5 conceded (-5 goal difference). Title race: 6 points behind leaders Harrogate Town. Next fixture: vs Solihull Moors (away, 2027-02-17) (23rd in the table).
