Tamworth's part-time manager Andy Peaks is preparing his team to face Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup third round. Peaks has led Tamworth to this stage by beating Robbie Savage's Macclesfield and League One sides Huddersfield Town and Burton Albion.

What's at Stake?

The match against Tottenham Hotspur will be a giant-killing opportunity for Tamworth. Peaks admits it's still surreal to be playing against such a high-profile team.

The Road to the Third Round

Tamworth's journey to the third round has been impressive, with victories over Macclesfield, Huddersfield Town, and Burton Albion. The team's recent form has been good, with a 2-game winning run and a 5-1 win over Braintree on 2026-04-25.

The Manager's Background

Peaks grew up playing county age-group football, including with Sean Dyche. He played part-time with the original Rushden & Diamonds before joining AFC Rushden and Diamonds as assistant and then manager.

Current Standing

Tamworth is currently 11th in the National League with 62 points, 17W-11D-18L from 46 games, and a recent form of WDLDW. The team has scored 63 goals and conceded 71, with a goal difference of -8. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 11th | | Points | 62 | | Goal Difference | -8 |

The Task Ahead

Peaks remains focused on maintaining Tamworth's status in the National League, which he considers a bigger achievement than the FA Cup run. The team is 46 points behind leaders York, but Peaks is confident in his team's abilities.

Recent Results

Tamworth's last result was a 5-1 win over Braintree on 2026-04-25, and the team is on a 2-game winning run. The recent form has been good, with 2W-2D-1L in the last 5 games. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-25 | Braintree | 5-1 |