FA Cup progress at stake as Plymouth Parkway face Berkhamsted

A place in the next round

A place in the next round of the FA Cup is at stake as Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted meet at Bolitho Park on Monday. Both have won all four of their matches in this competition, so victory would extend a perfect cup run and bring each club closer to a deeper journey in the tournament.

Their league positions add another dimension: Plymouth Parkway are fourth in the Southern South division with 29 points after 15 matches, while Berkhamsted are 12th with 18 points from 14. The home side’s higher standing offers a measure of its league consistency, but cup form gives both teams reason to believe they can progress.

Contrasting league runs

Plymouth Parkway have won three and lost two of their last five league games, and their most recent was a victory. Berkhamsted’s last five league matches have brought one win, two draws and two defeats; their latest ended level.

In the FA Cup, however, both sides have four wins from four. Plymouth Parkway have scored nine and conceded two across those matches, keeping two clean sheets. Berkhamsted have scored 11 and conceded four, with one clean sheet. The home side have also won both of their home cup matches, while Berkhamsted have won all three of their away cup ties.

A recent edge for Parkway

Plymouth Parkway are unbeaten in the two listed meetings, with one win and one draw. Their latest encounter, in February 2026 in the Southern South league, ended in a 2-0 home victory. The earlier meeting finished 2-2, so Berkhamsted will need to overturn that recent record to reach the next round.

Attacking options in focus

The cup numbers point to two sides capable of scoring: Berkhamsted’s 11 goals across four matches are the higher total, while Plymouth Parkway have paired nine goals with just two conceded. That defensive record gives the hosts a clear platform, but Berkhamsted’s three away cup wins and seven goals on the road underline the threat they bring to Plymouth.

Our prediction

Plymouth Parkway’s home results and tighter cup defence should make this close, but Berkhamsted’s stronger scoring return in the competition gives them a narrow edge. PreviaXI’s model leans towards the visitors, and a 2-1 away win is its most likely scoreline.

Plymouth Parkway 1-2 Berkhamsted