Manager Jordan Lewis said, “I massively appreciate our supporters. I hope they are all there tomorrow, and they've managed to get tickets with the magnitude of the game".

After a spectacular season from Raiders, it all comes down to this, with a place in step 4 on the line.

Last week, both sides secured crucial victories to book their place in the final. Droitwich Spa edged past Cirencester with a 1-0 win at home, while Raiders claimed an impressive 2-1 victory away at Roman Glass.

“We have done so well to get ourselves into this position, last week's win was huge, they played really well and showed what they are all about, it's just about replicating that now in a one-off game”.

Last week's win got off to the perfect start, with Raiders taking the lead after just six minutes as Adam Taylor reacted quickest to the rebound and slotted home.

Then, in the 84th minute, after it being a pretty even game, Jordan Stoddart fired an absolute screamer from miles out, leaving the keeper in no man's land, sending the raiders bench into absolute eruption.

Raiders were given a late scare when Roman Glass slotted away a penalty in the 94th minute, but Raiders did enough to get over the line after it felt like the referee would never blow the whistle.

Great performances all round from the lads who dug in and gave it everything to earn a well-deserved play-off final spot.

The stage is now set for tomorrow afternoon's long-awaited final against Spa, with the sides meeting for a fifth time this season. A very close, intense game is expected, with each side winning two and losing two against each other.

Raiders travel with real momentum, going six games unbeaten on the road, while Droitwich Spa have also found form with four straight victories.

Last 4 Encounters
Worcester Raiders 1-3 Droitwich Spa 11/04/26
Worcester Raiders 3-1 Droitwich Spa (Floodlit Cup) 13/01/26
Droitwich Spa 4-2 Worcester Raiders 27/12/25
Droitwich Spa 0-3 Worcester Raiders (WFA senior cup) 11/11/25

Previous 5 results
(Droitwich Spa)
Droitwich Spa 1-0 Cirencester (Play off semifinal) 21/04/26
Droitwich Spa 4-0 Mangotsfield 18/04/26
Westfields 1-5 Droitwich Spa 14/04/26
Worcester Raiders 1-3 Droitwich Spa 11/04/26
Droitwich Spa 3-5 Hereford Pegasus 06/04/26

(Worcester Raiders)
Roman Glass ST George 1-2 Worcester Raiders (Play off semifinal) 22/04/26
Corsham Town 1-1 Worcester Raiders 18/04/26
Worcester Raiders 1-3 Droitwich Spa 11/04/26
Pershore Town 1-2 Worcester Raiders 06/04/26
Worcester Raiders 0-1 Fairford Town 04/04/26

Final League finish:
Droitwich Spa 3rd – 76 points
Worcester Raiders 5th- 70 points

Parking information:
Droitwich Spa FC’s ground is at The Pavilion, KGPF Briar Mill, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 ORZ. Supporters can access the ground via the Leisure Centre car park behind Briar Mill, with parking available on site.

The Droitwich Spa Station car park on Union Lane is also a nearby option. (WR9 9BD)

Match details:
Hellenic Play-Off Final
Saturday 2nd May
Droitwich Spa
Kick Oﬀ 15:00
Briar Mill, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 0RZ

By Jamie Hughes