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Truro City

22 Sep 2026 18:45

Merthyr Town

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Truro City to win 1.62

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Truro City vs Merthyr Town Predictions, Picks & Odds – 22/09/2026

FA Cup · 2nd Round Qualifying Replays

Our prediction

1: Truro City to win

1.62 on 7bet · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 22 Sep 2026 at 05:42 · Odds are subject to change

Truro City vs Merthyr Town Preview

Truro City welcome Merthyr Town to the Truro Sports Hub riding a wave of momentum after Tom Harrison's dramatic late equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Manager John Askey was pleased with his side's resilience and believes the replay offers a genuine opportunity to progress. With two wins, a draw, and a single defeat from their last four home outings, the Cornish outfit have reason for quiet confidence on their own patch.

Merthyr Town, meanwhile, will still be smarting from that last-gasp equaliser that denied them a direct route into the Third Qualifying Round. The Welsh side had been moments away from booking their place before Harrison's intervention, and the psychological blow of conceding so late should not be underestimated. On a positive note, Sam Pearson's return from injury adds a welcome option, and Merthyr will need every bit of quality available to overturn the home advantage.

Truro City's home record of two wins, a draw, and a single defeat in their last four at the Truro Sports Hub underpins the case for a home victory. Manager John Askey described this replay as a "great opportunity," and that confidence appears well placed given the hosts' resilience in snatching a late equaliser first time around. The home win at 1.62 reflects a side favoured to progress.

Merthyr Town will feel aggrieved after surrendering their lead so late in the initial encounter, and the psychological toll of that concession should not be underestimated. Sam Pearson's return from injury adds a creative spark, yet travelling to Cornwall for a Tuesday evening replay is no simple task. The visitors' form heading into this fixture offers little to suggest they can overturn the momentum shift.

Backing Truro City to win at 1.62 represents the strongest value on this card. The hosts' home advantage, Askey's tactical nous, and the deflating nature of Merthyr's late concession all point towards a Truro victory. With both sides finding the net in the first meeting, the both teams to score market at 1.69 also warrants attention. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Truro City vs Merthyr Town

• Truro home record: two wins from four
• Harrison's late equaliser shifts momentum home
• Merthyr conceded crucial last-minute goal

Both lineups here carry a significant caveat: each has been speculated by a single source, drawn from a previous fixture rather than confirmed for this replay. Treat the formations and personnel as indicative rather than settled, and expect potential changes when the official teamsheets emerge before kickoff.

Should these selections hold, a 4-3-3 versus 4-3-3 contest is in prospect, with Luke Jephcott offering Truro's most recognisable attacking threat and Jacob Maddox likely to carry creative responsibility in Merthyr's midfield. The mirror-image shape sets up what could be a closely contested, transitional affair.

How to Watch Truro City vs Merthyr Town Match?

What time is Truro City vs Merthyr Town?

This FA Cup replay kicks off at 19:45 local time on Monday 22 September 2026 at the Truro Sports Hub.

Where is Truro City vs Merthyr Town being played?

This match takes place at the Truro Sports Hub in Truro, Cornwall.

How Can I Watch Truro City vs Merthyr Town on TV and Live Stream?

Check local FA Cup broadcast schedules, as this replay may be available via the FA Player streaming service.