Tamworth FC faces a critical home match against Worthing FC this week as they search for their first National League win of the season. The Lambs are currently 22nd in the table with just one point from three games, a record of zero wins, one draw, and two losses. This preview sets the stage for a challenging fixture at the Lamb Ground.
Andy Peaks's side has struggled defensively, conceding nine goals while scoring five for a negative four goal difference. Their recent form reads LLD, following a 4-1 defeat to FC Halifax Town. The team is already nine points behind early leaders Boreham Wood, a side they drew 3-3 with on the opening day. Fans can track the team's progress on our standings page.
Tamworth's campaign began with a thrilling 3-3 draw against Boreham Wood. Forward Kieran Donnelly announced himself with two goals, and Ben Milnes added another. The momentum stalled with a 2-1 loss to AFC Fylde, where Donnelly was again on the scoresheet. The most recent result was a heavy 4-1 defeat away at FC Halifax Town, with TJ Bramble grabbing the consolation. These results leave the club in the relegation zone, needing to turn things around quickly. The full schedule of upcoming challenges is available on our fixtures list.
Manager Andy Peaks is the architect of Tamworth's recent rise. The 55-year-old, who began his tenure in February 2022, signed a full-time contract just days before the famous FA Cup tie with Tottenham Hotspur. In his first full season, he transformed a 10th-placed side into title contenders, winning the National League North at the first attempt. That title-winning campaign was built on a rock-solid defence that conceded only 29 goals in 46 matches. Peaks, previously boss of AFC Rushden & Diamonds, had worked as a support worker at Tresham College before his football management career took off.
On the pitch, new signing Kieran Donnelly has been a bright spot. The 25-year-old forward has three goals in his first three starts. Donnelly had a short spell with Malvern City in Australia in 2023 and has also played for Halesowen, Redditch, and Coleshill Town. He joined on the back of a productive loan at Kidderminster Harriers last season, where his six goals and four assists in 13 games helped them finish third. His profile is included in our squad directory.
The club has enjoyed a remarkable journey under Peaks. They earned consecutive promotions into the National League in 2024 via two successive title wins. After promotion, they recorded two impressive finishes just outside the play-off places. The pinnacle of this period was the 2024/25 FA Cup run, where they hosted Tottenham Hotspur in the third round. Tamworth held Spurs to a 0-0 draw in normal time before succumbing in extra time. Tottenham would go on to win the Europa League that same season, underlining the scale of Tamworth's achievement.
Tamworth's home matches are played on an artificial surface, one of only two in the National League. This factor, combined with a vocal home support, creates a formidable atmosphere for visiting teams. Worthing manager Adam Hinshelwood acknowledged this ahead of the match. "Tamworth is one of the toughest places to go in the division," Hinshelwood said. "Not only because of the surface, but also the style of play and the home supporters really get behind them."
The immediate task for Tamworth is clear. They must convert their fighting spirit from the Boreham Wood draw into a complete performance to secure three points. With the season still young, a victory against Worthing could provide the platform to climb away from the bottom and build momentum. The team's underlying statistics and individual contributions can be reviewed on our stats page as they work towards that goal.
