Heaton Stannington vs Knaresborough Town, 5 September 2026, FA Cup: form, head-to-head and match facts

Heaton Stannington secured a narrow 1‑0 victory over Knaresborough Town on their own turf, edging the visitors in what proved to be a tightly contested encounter. The solitary goal was enough to maintain Heaton’s perfect record against Knaresborough this season, with the home side having won the only meeting so far. Knaresborough were left to rue missed opportunities as they failed to find a breakthrough against a disciplined defensive line. The win not only adds three points to Heaton’s tally but also reinforces their psychological edge in the head‑to‑head rivalry, leaving Knaresborough still searching for a response.