FA Cup (England)

Cup ties between non-league sides often prioritize defensive structure and caution early on. Desborough Town have seen three of their last five recorded FA Cup fixtures finish with two or fewer goals, including 0-0 and 1-1 draws, pointing toward a fixture where staying under 3.5 total goals is well supported.

Desborough Town have avoided defeat in each of their last two recorded home cup ties, drawing 2-2 against Potton United and 0-0 with Histon. Backing the home side to either win or draw offers solid coverage in an evenly poised knockout match.

Desborough Town or Draw — 58% confidence

Desborough Town have avoided defeat in each of their last two recorded home cup ties, drawing 2-2 against Potton United and 0-0 with Histon. Backing the home side to either win or draw offers solid coverage in an evenly poised knockout match.

Under 3.5 Goals — 64% confidence

Cup ties between non-league sides often prioritize defensive structure and caution early on. Desborough Town have seen three of their last five recorded FA Cup fixtures finish with two or fewer goals, including 0-0 and 1-1 draws, pointing toward a fixture where staying under 3.5 total goals is well supported.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Rushall Olympic have shown positive form leading into this encounter, winning three of their last five matches and scoring nine goals in that sequence. Their ability to produce away victories against Stamford and Leiston demonstrates resilience on the road. Stourbridge have struggled to close out fixtures recently, going winless in three matches and conceding five goals across those games.

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High-scoring fixtures have been a regular pattern for both clubs. Ascot United have seen three or more goals in four of their last five matches, featuring scorelines such as a 5-2 win over Horndean, a 4-1 victory at Raynes Park Vale, and a 3-2 defeat to Metropolitan Police. Pagham's five recorded cup matches have all produced at least three total goals, with the team conceding three or more goals in every single outing.

Ascot United hold a clear edge in recent form, having won three of their last five matches, including a clean-sheet 3-0 victory over Margate. Pagham have dropped all five of their previous recorded cup matches, conceding 20 goals in total while failing to keep a single clean sheet. Ascot United are well placed to avoid defeat at home.

Bishop Auckland hold the upper hand in recent head-to-head history, having won the last two meetings against AFC Emley, including a 2-0 away win in October 2025 and a 2-1 home victory in March 2026. AFC Emley are without a win in four matches, having conceded four goals at home in their most recent fixture against Guiseley AFC. Backing the visitors to win or draw covers the most likely outcomes based on recent form and historical match data.

Four of Harleston Town's last five games have produced three or more goals, including scorelines of 2-4, 1-3, 4-0, and 2-2. Romford's defensive vulnerability has also contributed to high-scoring encounters, with four of their last five matches exceeding the 2.5 goal threshold.

Bath City have consistently performed well against Weymouth, remaining unbeaten in all four home encounters against them with one win and three draws. In total across nine head-to-head meetings, Bath City have avoided defeat in eight. With Bath City seeing under 2.5 goals in four of their last five matches and Weymouth drawing blanks in their previous two away matches, backing Bath City to win or draw covers the most probable match outcomes in what should be a closely contested cup fixture.

Leamington enter this cup tie with positive momentum following a 2-0 victory at Stourbridge and home draws against Worcester City and Anstey Nomads. In contrast, Ilkeston Town have lost four of their last five matches, conceding 15 goals in that run while failing to score in three of their last four games. Backing Leamington to win or draw covers the most probable match outcomes based on recent form.

Gloucester City have found the net in each of their last five matches, demonstrating consistent forward output across multiple fixtures. While their defensive record has seen them concede in four of those five games, playing on home turf provides an advantage against Mangotsfield United. Backing Gloucester City to win or draw covers the likelihood of a tight knockout battle while accounting for their strong scoring consistency.

Dulwich Hamlet have avoided defeat in both of their recent home matches, defeating Cheshunt 2-0 and drawing 2-2 with Three Bridges. In contrast, East Grinstead Town enter this fixture having lost each of their last five matches, allowing 18 goals in total during that stretch. Backing Dulwich Hamlet to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes while accounting for the knockout dynamics of a cup tie.

Chippenham Town hold home advantage and have won the last two head-to-head meetings against Havant and Wville. Havant and Wville have struggled defensively in recent matches, conceding eight goals across their last three fixtures and winning only one of their previous five games in all competitions.

Yate Town have scored in each of their last five matches, including a 2-1 victory over Bracknell Town and 1-1 draws with Chertsey Town and Chippenham Town. While defensive concessions against Poole Town and Taunton Town show areas of vulnerability, their consistent scoring form on home soil positions them well to secure a positive outcome or at least avoid defeat.

Recent matches involving Wingate & Finchley have featured plenty of goalmouth action, with three of their last four games seeing at least four total goals scored. Felixstowe & Walton Utd have found the net in each of their past five matches, scoring 12 goals across that run. With the home side conceding eight goals in their last two matches and the visitors consistently getting on the scoresheet, conditions point toward over 2.5 goals.

Wimborne Town have seen under 2.5 goals land in four of their last five matches, with three straight clean sheets keeping scorelines minimal. Their recent back-to-back 0-0 draws against Uxbridge and Hanworth Villa highlight a conservative setup that should keep overall match totals low in this cup tie.

Ashton United hold recent momentum in this head-to-head matchup, having defeated Whitby Town 2-0 on August 18 and winning six of their last ten encounters overall. Whitby Town have been vulnerable in defence, conceding twenty goals across their last five matches while losing four times. Ashton United have proven capable of getting results against Whitby and possess a strong chance of avoiding defeat over ninety minutes.

Stafford Rangers have kept clean sheets in each of their last two matches, including a 2-0 win over Corby Town and a 0-0 draw against Shrewsbury. Northampton ON Chenecks have suffered defeats in their two most recent recorded fixtures, conceding three goals in each. Backing the hosts to either win or draw offers solid coverage given their stronger defensive stability.

Peterborough Sports are on a three-match unbeaten run, demonstrating improved goal threat with five goals scored across their last two fixtures against Needham Market and Anstey Nomads. Ipswich Wanderers suffered a 2-0 defeat in their most recent fixture against March Town United. Backing Peterborough Sports to avoid defeat covers both the home win and the draw in what could be an open cup encounter.

Margate have secured three wins from their last five recorded fixtures, demonstrating solid scoring capability with multi-goal performances against Chatham Town, East Grinstead Town, and Erith Town. Playing on home turf provides an added advantage in cup competition, making the double chance covering a Margate win or draw a well-supported position.

Lewes are unbeaten in their last five fixtures, having earned four straight victories while conceding just once during that span. Furthermore, Lewes have never lost across their last five home matches against Cray Wanderers, winning three and drawing two. Backing Lewes to win or draw covers both a home victory and the potential for a cup stalemate.

Lancaster City have shown positive form across August 2026 with victories against Guiseley AFC and Bury, demonstrating scoring capacity in four of their last five matches. Tadcaster Albion have dropped their last three recorded games while conceding eight goals in the process. Backing Lancaster City to secure a win or draw accounts for their regular match sharpness while guarding against recent inconsistency shown in their loss to Workington.

Hendon have seen three or more total goals scored in four of their last five matches, with both teams finding the net in all five. Hullbridge Sports have also been involved in high-scoring affairs, with each of their last four matches producing at least three goals, including a 3-2 win at Brentwood Town and a 3-1 victory against Basildon United. Given the defensive records and attacking output from both sides, backing over 2.5 goals is well supported by the evidence.

Hayes and Yeading United enter the match buoyed by a convincing 4-0 win at Marlow in late August. Camberley Town have struggled significantly on their travels, suffering four consecutive away defeats while conceding eight goals across those fixtures. Backing Hayes and Yeading to avoid defeat provides strong coverage given their attacking form and the visitors recent road record.

Plymouth Parkway bring superior recent momentum into this cup clash, having won three consecutive fixtures while scoring seven goals across that sequence. They have found the net in each of their last five matches and have suffered only one defeat in that run. Gosport Borough have shown inconsistency with two defeats in their last five, including a 1-0 loss to Sholing in their latest outing. Given Parkway's prolific 6-3 win at this venue in April 2026, the visitors hold solid value to secure a win or draw.

Bromsgrove Sporting have won four of their last five matches in August, scoring nine goals across that sequence. Nuneaton Town have recorded just one competitive match recently, a 1-1 draw against Lincoln United. Bromsgrove also won their solitary recorded home meeting against Nuneaton by a 3-0 scoreline, making the home double chance a well-supported option to navigate this cup tie.

Berkhamsted enter this clash with momentum following consecutive victories against Chippenham Town and Hanwell Town. They have scored in all five of their recent fixtures, netting seven goals in that span. In contrast, Bishop's Stortford had lost four straight matches before their 2-0 win over Hitchin Town, failing to register a goal in three of those defeats. Backing Berkhamsted to either win or draw accounts for their superior recent scoring form while acknowledging the competitive nature of cup football.

Hitchin Town have demonstrated consistent resilience in this matchup, remaining unbeaten across five previous trips to Biggleswade Town with two victories and three draws. Overall head-to-head records also favor Hitchin, who have lost only one of the eight meetings between the sides. While Biggleswade have shown solid form at home, Hitchin have proven difficult to beat by grinding out three draws in their last four competitive fixtures.

Banbury United have conceded in all five of their recent fixtures, allowing 11 goals across that stretch while scoring in four of those matches. Exmouth display an identical scoring pattern, having scored in four of their last five games while conceding a total of 12 goals in that span. Given that both teams have seen both sides score in four of their last five matches, the probability of both attacks finding the net remains strong.

Bamber Bridge have seen over 2.5 goals in four of their last five matches, scoring nine goals and conceding 14 in that stretch. With both teams finding scoring chances in open cup scenarios and Bamber Bridge averaging over 4.5 total goals per game across their recent fixtures, the match profile heavily favours a higher total goal count.

Alvechurch have won each of their last five games, scoring eleven goals while allowing just one. Their run of four consecutive clean sheets highlights a disciplined defensive unit that is difficult to break down, making the home win or draw a well-supported position.

Ware hold home advantage and showed defensive stability in their recent 1-1 draw against Brightlingsea Regent. Meanwhile, Fakenham Town have struggled to find consistent results on their travels, having conceded ten goals across their last three recorded away fixtures without scoring. Backing Ware to either win or draw provides a well-supported position against an away side with travel difficulties.

Thame United have won their last three competitive matches without conceding a single goal, defeating Westbury United 1-0, Hitchin Town 5-0, and Biggleswade Town 3-0. Reading City have experienced mixed fortunes and were defeated 2-1 by Didcot Town in their most recent fixture. Backing Thame United to avoid defeat provides strong coverage given their defensive resilience and home advantage.

Sholing enter this fixture on the back of a solid 1-0 win against Gosport Borough, a side that previously defeated Andover New Street 4-0. Sholing have demonstrated solid defensive capability in low-scoring fixtures, having also picked up a 1-0 win over Poole Town and a 0-0 draw with Hanwell Town. Backing Sholing to win or draw covers the most likely outcomes given their home advantage and recent competitive form.

Ramsgate have shown impressive attacking efficiency in their home matches, defeating Whyteleafe 5-1 and St Albans City 4-0. In contrast, Bracknell Town have suffered consecutive 2-1 defeats in their recent away fixtures against Basingstoke Town and Yate Town. Backing Ramsgate to avoid defeat provides strong coverage, while both sides' recent high-scoring tendencies also support a relatively open contest.

Prescot Cables enter this cup encounter in positive scoring form at home, having secured a 4-1 victory over Vauxhall Motors in their most recent fixture. In contrast, Horbury Town struggled in their last recorded away match, suffering a 4-0 defeat against Wombwell Town and failing to score in either of their previous two outings. Backing Prescot Cables on the double chance provides strong probability coverage in knockout conditions.

Halesowen Town have claimed two victories in their last five fixtures, showing capable defensive organisation in low-scoring wins against Bishop's Stortford and Needham Market. Basford United enter this cup clash winless in their last five outings, having drawn four matches including a 0-0 result against Bedworth United. With Basford frequently settling for draws and struggling for attacking punch on the road, Halesowen Town hold the statistical edge to at least avoid defeat on home ground.

Welling United have seen four of their last five matches exceed 2.5 total goals, scoring in every game during that sequence while conceding four goals in two separate away trips. Faversham Town have also demonstrated steady attacking form, finding the net in four of their last five fixtures with scorelines including a 3-0 win over Flackwell Heath and 2-2 draws against Three Bridges and Sevenoaks Town.

Cleethorpes Town have shown sharp competitive sharpness with four wins in their last five fixtures, netting 15 goals in that span. Newcastle Town managed only one competitive match in late August, a 3-0 defeat against Bourne Town. Covering the home win or draw provides solid security given Cleethorpes Town's current attacking momentum.

Carshalton Athletic have displayed robust form with four victories in their past five matches, showing steady offensive reliability by scoring two goals in each fixture. Chertsey Town have dropped their last two games, conceding six goals in that span, and have kept no clean sheets in their last five. Backing Carshalton to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes based on recent form.

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AFC Dunstable have failed to score in five consecutive matches, suffering shutout losses against Barton Rovers, Ware, London Lions, Leverstock Green, and Marlow. With Woodford Town keeping clean sheets in two of their last three victories, the data heavily points towards at least one team failing to score.

Woodford Town have secured three wins and a draw in their past five matches, including a 5-0 away victory against Harlow Town. In contrast, AFC Dunstable have lost each of their last five matches while conceding 31 goals in total. Covering Woodford Town to win or draw is well supported by the contrasting form lines of both clubs.

All five of Yaxley's most recent matches have produced at least three total goals, including high-scoring scorelines such as 2-3 against Hucknall Town, 1-3 against Grantham Town, and a 3-3 draw with Peterborough Sports. Buckhurst Hill have also been involved in multiple high-scoring games, conceding 13 goals across three defeats against Maldon & Tiptree, Cambridge City, and Tilbury. These defensive trends point toward another game exceeding the 2.5 total goal line.

Workington bring strong momentum into this tie, having won four matches in a row while scoring two or more goals in each of those victories. Marske United have struggled for consistency on the road, including a 3-0 defeat in their last recorded away match. Backing Workington to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes while accounting for standard knockout cup variance.

Witham Town have avoided defeat across all four completed matches in their recorded sequence, showing steady output by scoring in every one of those fixtures. Stotfold enter in poor form after losing four of their last five matches, including back-to-back defeats without scoring against Gorleston and Enfield Town. Backing Witham Town to either win or draw covers the most likely outcomes given the contrasting momentum between the two sides.

Dartford come into this cup tie with stronger recent momentum, having won three of their last five fixtures. Westfield have lost three consecutive matches while conceding ten goals across that span, giving the visiting side a distinct platform to secure at least a draw or an outright victory over ninety minutes.

Westfield have scored in all five of their recent fixtures, finding the net against Egham Town, Chertsey Town, Moneyfields, Hendon, and Fareham Town, but have kept only one clean sheet in that sequence. With Dartford finding the net in four of their past five matches, both teams have reliable routes to goal.

Uxbridge enter this cup clash in steady form, having gone undefeated in their last five fixtures with three wins and two draws. Their recent home outings include an entertaining 5-4 victory over Taunton Town and a 0-0 draw with Wimborne Town. Backing the hosts on double chance accounts for both a home victory and the possibility of a tightly contested tie extending past normal time.

Sittingbourne have seen at least three goals scored in four of their last five matches, averaging nearly three goals scored per game across that span. Their two most recent games yielded ten goals against Aylesbury United and four against Tonbridge Angels. With knockout fixtures naturally opening up as teams chase results, conditions strongly support over 2.5 total goals.

Leiston have displayed potent attacking form leading into this cup tie, scoring 12 goals across their last five matches in August. Grays Athletic have struggled to contain opponents, losing four of their previous five games and conceding four times in their most recent match against Canvey Island. Backing Leiston to avoid defeat provides a solid position given their superior offensive output.

Maldon and Tiptree hold an unbeaten record against Cambridge City across seven recorded head-to-head fixtures, winning four and drawing three. The visitors secured 2-0 victories in both 2025 meetings between the clubs. Additionally, Cambridge City have won only once in their last five outings across all competitions, making the double chance in favor of Maldon and Tiptree well supported.

Whitehawk are without a victory in their last five outings, having lost three times and drawn twice while shipping twelve goals. Eastbourne Borough have won two of their last five matches, and their superior scoring output in those victories gives them a solid foundation to secure at least a draw in this cup clash.

Taunton Town have displayed potent finishing alongside open defending, resulting in all five of their most recent fixtures clearing the 2.5 goal mark. Their last five games produced match totals of 5, 7, 9, 3, and 7 goals. Given their high-tempo attacking approach and consistent scoring record, backing over 2.5 total goals provides a well-supported angle.

Stamford have endured a tough run of form, losing each of their last five matches while scoring only once. Mickleover Sports enter the fixture fresh from a 3-1 away win against Grantham Town and possess the attacking threat to capitalise on Stamford's recent defensive issues, making the double chance in favour of the visitors a solid probabilistic position.

St Albans City hold an encouraging record in this matchup, having won both head-to-head fixtures against Hashtag United in 2026 by scorelines of 4-1 and 2-1. St Albans have scored five goals across their last two matches, including a 4-1 win over Stanway Rovers and a 1-1 draw at Cheshunt. Backing the home side to win or draw covers multiple realistic outcomes while reflecting their positive head-to-head history against Hashtag United.

Both teams have consistently featured in high-scoring affairs. Leatherhead have scored in all five of their recent fixtures, with four of those five games producing three or more total goals, including a 4-1 win over Welling United, a 2-2 draw with Burgess Hill Town, a 1-4 loss against Maldon and Tiptree, and a 2-3 defeat to Dulwich Hamlet. Croydon Athletic have scored at least twice in every one of their last five matches, with all five seeing at least three goals scored, including recent scorelines of 3-2, 2-5, and 2-4. Given the attacking consistency and defensive concession rates of both sides, over 2.5 total goals represents a strongly supported outcome.

Alfreton Town have shown potent attacking form with eight goals scored across their two recent victories, including a 4-1 win over Whitby Town and a 4-0 triumph against Hyde United. Stratford Town are winless in their last five matches, scoring only two goals and suffering heavy defeats such as a 6-1 loss at Real Bedford. Backing Alfreton Town to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes while Stratford's defensive issues point toward potential goals.

Enfield Town have displayed excellent form leading into this tie, winning four straight matches with scorelines of 4-1 against Wingate and Finchley, 5-1 against Whitehawk, 3-1 against Brentwood Town, and 3-2 against Ramsgate. Their consistent goal output gives them a clear advantage.

Frenford have struggled for positive results in cup competition, failing to win in their last five outings and suffering defeats of 3-0 against Witham Town and 4-2 against Biggleswade United on home soil. Siding with Enfield Town on the double chance covers both the away victory and a potential draw.

Blyth Spartans enter the match with recent competitive action under their belt, highlighted by a 2-0 win over 1874 Northwich and a 3-2 away victory at Bishop Auckland. Redcar Town have historically conceded heavily in cup outings, giving the visitors a solid probability of avoiding defeat across ninety minutes.

Winslow United have seen over 2.5 goals in four of their last five matches, conceding thirteen goals in that sequence while scoring seven times themselves. Swindon Supermarine have also featured in high-scoring matches on the road, including a 4-2 defeat at Malvern Town and a 3-0 victory at Tavistock, making goals the most probable outcome.

Kettering Town have built solid momentum across August, putting together a five-match unbeaten run with two wins and three draws. During this period, their defensive unit has been notably tight, allowing just two goals in five matches and keeping clean sheets against both Leamington and Stamford. Wellingborough Town picked up a 2-1 win against Belper Town in their latest outing, but had conceded eight goals across their previous four fixtures. Kettering's stability makes backing them to win or draw the most well-supported approach.

Dunston UTS have won four of their last five matches, showcasing exceptional defensive organisation by keeping clean sheets in all four of those wins. Vauxhall Motors have experienced significant defensive vulnerabilities, conceding two or more goals in four of their last five fixtures and losing four times in that span. Backing Dunston UTS to win or draw covers the visitors strong form while accounting for the competitive nature of cup ties.

Tadley Calleva have won four of their last five matches across recent campaigns, including a 1-0 away victory against Ashford Town and commanding home wins over Weymouth (4-2) and Millbrook FC (4-1). Laverstock & Ford have also scored regularly, finding the target in all five of their previous five fixtures, but their lone away defeat by a 4-1 scoreline against Salisbury highlights vulnerability on the road. Backing Tadley Calleva to win or draw covers the most likely outcomes while respecting the visitors scoring ability.

Guiseley AFC come into the match in fine form with four wins in their last five fixtures, scoring 13 goals in the process. They recently defeated Stockton Town 3-0 on 25 August, demonstrating a clear advantage in their latest encounter. Stockton Town have struggled for defensive solidity, conceding 10 goals in their last three outings and losing four of their last five overall. Backing Guiseley to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes based on recent form and defensive performance trends.

Needham Market hold a clear form advantage heading into this tie. They have secured two wins and a draw from their last five matches, scoring eight goals in that span. In contrast, Stanway Rovers have lost each of their last five matches, conceding 15 goals and allowing at least two goals in every fixture. Backing Needham Market to win or draw covers the visitors while acknowledging the unpredictable nature of knockout cup ties.

Leek Town have seen both teams score in each of their last five matches, scoring a total of 12 goals while conceding 12. Sporting Khalsa have scored in four of their last five fixtures, including two goals in their most recent home outing against Bromsgrove Sporting. The lone historical FA Cup meeting between these teams also saw both teams find the net in a 2-1 finish.

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Neither team has managed a clean sheet in their last five outings. Redhill have scored in four of their last five matches while conceding in all five, and Sheppey United have identical scoring and conceding rates across their last five games. Both teams possess the attacking quality to exploit each other's defensive gaps.

All five of Redhill's recorded fixtures have produced at least four total goals, reflecting an open style that exposes their backline. Sheppey United have also seen over 2.5 goals land in four of their last five matches, conceding 14 goals in that span. The defensive records on both sides point toward a high total goal count.

Both teams display trends of open, high-scoring matches. Atherton Collieries have seen at least three total goals in each of their last five fixtures, having conceded two or more goals in four straight games. Northwich Victoria have also experienced high goal counts in cup competition, including a 3-2 victory over Squires Gate and a 4-2 defeat to Barnoldswick Town. These combined defensive records suggest a high probability of three or more goals in this cup tie.

Mulbarton Wanderers have been tough to beat on their own ground in cup competition, recording clean sheets in both of their last two home matches with a 2-0 win over Cambridge City and a 0-0 draw against Witham Town. Cornard United have struggled for defensive solidity, conceding nine goals across their last two cup fixtures against Woodbridge Town and remaining winless in their last three outings in the tournament. Covering the home win and the draw provides a solid probabilistic position.

Malvern Town enter this cup tie in poor form, having lost four of their last five fixtures while conceding 14 goals in that span. In contrast, Redditch United recently secured a convincing 3-1 win against Halesowen Town and have suffered fewer heavy defeats across their recent schedule. Backing Redditch United to win or draw covers two of the three match outcomes against a home side struggling for defensive consistency.

The head-to-head history between these teams shows an average of 1.67 goals per game across their three recorded meetings, with 66.7 percent of those fixtures ending under 2.5 goals. Racing Club Warwick have also seen under 2.5 goals in each of their last three matches, including a 0-0 draw and a 2-0 defeat.

Racing Club Warwick have avoided defeat in both of their previous visits to Lye Town, securing a 2-0 FA Cup win in August 2025 and a 0-0 draw in March 2025. Covering both the away win and the draw provides a solid position in what projects to be a low-scoring cup tie.

Lower Breck have shown reliable scoring capability at home, highlighted by their recent 4-0 victory against North Ferriby. Thornaby have struggled at the back across their recorded outings, conceding two or more goals in four of their last five matches. Backing Lower Breck to avoid defeat offers strong coverage given their offensive form and home advantage.

Recent form points strongly toward an open cup tie with plenty of goalmouth action. Gorleston have seen three or more total goals in each of their last five fixtures, scoring three goals on three separate occasions in that span. Leighton Town are also involved in high-scoring contests, with their last two games each producing five goals in 3-2 scorelines. With both teams showing consistent attacking output alongside defensive lapses, the match is likely to cross the 2.5-goal threshold.

Hanworth Villa have been particularly effective at home recently, netting eight goals across their last two home matches while conceding just two. Whitstable Town have also shown scoring threat on the road, including a 3-1 win over AFC Portchester, which supports an expectation for goals. Backing Hanworth Villa to avoid defeat covers both a home victory and the potential for a tight stalemate.

Over 2.5 Goals — 74% confidence

Both teams have featured in consistently high-scoring matches in recent cup action. All four of Abbey Hulton's recorded fixtures have produced at least four total goals, while Hanley Town have seen three or more goals scored in three of their last four matches.

Yes — 68% confidence

Abbey Hulton have found the net in each of their last four games, scoring 11 goals while failing to keep a clean sheet across that stretch. Hanley Town have also displayed potent finishing, scoring ten goals in their last four fixtures.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Abbey Hulton have found the net in each of their last four games, scoring 11 goals while failing to keep a clean sheet across that stretch. Hanley Town have also displayed potent finishing, scoring ten goals in their last four fixtures.

Both teams have featured in consistently high-scoring matches in recent cup action. All four of Abbey Hulton's recorded fixtures have produced at least four total goals, while Hanley Town have seen three or more goals scored in three of their last four matches.

Over 2.5 Goals — 72% confidence

Recent matches for both clubs have produced a substantial number of goals. United of Manchester have conceded 11 goals across their last five matches, with their two most recent fixtures delivering seven and five goals against Avro and Redcar Athletic respectively. Garforth Town also shared four goals in their latest home fixture, a 2-2 draw with Bridlington Town, pointing toward another open cup tie.

Yes — 68% confidence

United of Manchester have scored in four of their last five matches, netting three against Avro and two against Redcar Athletic, but have conceded in all five. Garforth Town have demonstrated scoring ability with two goals against Bridlington Town and four against Blyth Town, creating a strong case for both teams to get on the scoresheet.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

United of Manchester have scored in four of their last five matches, netting three against Avro and two against Redcar Athletic, but have conceded in all five. Garforth Town have demonstrated scoring ability with two goals against Bridlington Town and four against Blyth Town, creating a strong case for both teams to get on the scoresheet.

Recent matches for both clubs have produced a substantial number of goals. United of Manchester have conceded 11 goals across their last five matches, with their two most recent fixtures delivering seven and five goals against Avro and Redcar Athletic respectively. Garforth Town also shared four goals in their latest home fixture, a 2-2 draw with Bridlington Town, pointing toward another open cup tie.

Yes — 68% confidence

Egham Town have found the net in each of their last five matches, scoring a total of 10 goals while conceding in four of those encounters. Chatham Town have also demonstrated reliable attacking output, scoring in four of their five matches across August for a combined total of 11 goals, while managing only one clean sheet during that sequence.

Over 2.5 Goals — 74% confidence

All five of Egham Town's recorded fixtures have produced three or more total goals, featuring results such as 2-1 against Westfield, 1-4 against Chertsey Town, and 2-2 draws with Hendon and Bognor Regis Town. Chatham Town have also cleared the 2.5 goal line in four of their five matches, including high-scoring wins of 3-1 against Dulwich Hamlet and Three Bridges, a 3-0 victory at Whitehawk, and a 2-3 defeat to Wingate & Finchley.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (both teams to score and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

All five of Egham Town's recorded fixtures have produced three or more total goals, featuring results such as 2-1 against Westfield, 1-4 against Chertsey Town, and 2-2 draws with Hendon and Bognor Regis Town. Chatham Town have also cleared the 2.5 goal line in four of their five matches, including high-scoring wins of 3-1 against Dulwich Hamlet and Three Bridges, a 3-0 victory at Whitehawk, and a 2-3 defeat to Wingate & Finchley.

Egham Town have found the net in each of their last five matches, scoring a total of 10 goals while conceding in four of those encounters. Chatham Town have also demonstrated reliable attacking output, scoring in four of their five matches across August for a combined total of 11 goals, while managing only one clean sheet during that sequence.

Yes — 66% confidence

AFC Rushden and Diamonds have seen both teams score in all five of their recent outings, scoring at least once while failing to keep a clean sheet in any of those matches. Desborough Town have also found the net in each of their last two cup matches, making goals at both ends a likely outcome.

Over 2.5 Goals — 63% confidence

Four of the last five fixtures involving AFC Rushden and Diamonds produced three or more total goals, including matches ending 3-1, 2-1, and 2-2. With both teams showing a tendency to concede, this cup tie has a solid probability of reaching at least three goals.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (both teams to score and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Four of the last five fixtures involving AFC Rushden and Diamonds produced three or more total goals, including matches ending 3-1, 2-1, and 2-2. With both teams showing a tendency to concede, this cup tie has a solid probability of reaching at least three goals.

AFC Rushden and Diamonds have seen both teams score in all five of their recent outings, scoring at least once while failing to keep a clean sheet in any of those matches. Desborough Town have also found the net in each of their last two cup matches, making goals at both ends a likely outcome.

Over 2.5 Goals — 75% confidence

All five of Whyteleafe's recent fixtures have cleared the 2.5 goal mark, producing a total of 21 goals across those matches due to an average of three goals conceded per game. Crowborough have also seen four of their last five fixtures produce three or more goals, including scorelines of 2-4, 5-2, and 1-4, indicating a strong trend toward open matches.

Yes — 70% confidence

Both teams have demonstrated consistent attacking capability alongside porous defenses. Crowborough have scored in four of their last five matches while failing to keep a clean sheet in any of them. Similarly, Whyteleafe have found the back of the net in four of their past five outings while conceding in all five.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Both teams have demonstrated consistent attacking capability alongside porous defenses. Crowborough have scored in four of their last five matches while failing to keep a clean sheet in any of them. Similarly, Whyteleafe have found the back of the net in four of their past five outings while conceding in all five.

All five of Whyteleafe's recent fixtures have cleared the 2.5 goal mark, producing a total of 21 goals across those matches due to an average of three goals conceded per game. Crowborough have also seen four of their last five fixtures produce three or more goals, including scorelines of 2-4, 5-2, and 1-4, indicating a strong trend toward open matches.

Bedworth United or Draw — 72% confidence

Bedworth United have avoided defeat in four of their last five matches, including a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw away at Basford United and a convincing 4-1 win over Quorn. Coventry United have struggled for form, losing their last three matches consecutively while conceding ten goals in total across defeats to Kidsgrove Athletic, Redditch United, and Abbey Hulton.

Over 2.5 Goals — 65% confidence

Coventry United matches have consistently seen plenty of goals, with each of their last three fixtures generating at least four total goals. Bedworth United have also shown attacking capability with four goals against Quorn and two against Mickleover Sports, pointing towards an open cup encounter.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Coventry United matches have consistently seen plenty of goals, with each of their last three fixtures generating at least four total goals. Bedworth United have also shown attacking capability with four goals against Quorn and two against Mickleover Sports, pointing towards an open cup encounter.

Bedworth United have avoided defeat in four of their last five matches, including a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw away at Basford United and a convincing 4-1 win over Quorn. Coventry United have struggled for form, losing their last three matches consecutively while conceding ten goals in total across defeats to Kidsgrove Athletic, Redditch United, and Abbey Hulton.

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Chichester City have won four of their last five matches, displaying strong offensive form with ten goals scored across those fixtures. Broadfields United experienced a heavy 4-0 defeat in their most recent recorded outing against Snodland Town, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that Chichester City are equipped to exploit.

Chichester City have seen three or more total goals scored in three of their last four matches, hitting four goals against Chippenham Town and three against Havant & Waterlooville. Broadfields United have also featured in high-scoring games, including a 4-0 loss to Snodland Town and a 4-2 victory over London Lions.

Waltham Abbey have dominated the head-to-head meetings, winning both recent clashes against Brantham Athletic with a combined 7-1 aggregate scoreline. Brantham Athletic enter the match in poor form, having suffered four defeats in their past five games while allowing 15 goals, making the visitors well-positioned to avoid defeat on the road.

Both previous encounters between these sides produced high goal tallies, finishing 4-0 and 3-1. Brantham Athletic have seen three or more goals scored in three of their last five outings due to heavy concessions, while Waltham Abbey have averaged over two goals scored per match across their recent schedule.

Bishop's Cleeve Over 0.5 Goals — 72% confidence

Bishop's Cleeve have demonstrated reliable scoring form, finding the net in each of their last five recorded fixtures. With Poole Town conceding across three of their last four matches, the home side possess strong potential to breach the visitors' backline.

Over 1.5 Goals — 76% confidence

All five of Bishop's Cleeve's last five matches have produced at least two total goals, featuring scorelines of 3-1, 1-1, 2-0, 3-1, and 3-1. Poole Town have also seen two or more goals scored in four of their past five outings, suggesting a high likelihood of multiple goals in this knockout clash.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (team total goals and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

All five of Bishop's Cleeve's last five matches have produced at least two total goals, featuring scorelines of 3-1, 1-1, 2-0, 3-1, and 3-1. Poole Town have also seen two or more goals scored in four of their past five outings, suggesting a high likelihood of multiple goals in this knockout clash.

Bishop's Cleeve have demonstrated reliable scoring form, finding the net in each of their last five recorded fixtures. With Poole Town conceding across three of their last four matches, the home side possess strong potential to breach the visitors' backline.

Slimbridge have demonstrated consistent resilience away from home in cup fixtures, winning three of their last four recorded knockout games on the road against Swindon Supermarine, Portishead Town, and Corsham Town. Baffins Milton Rovers failed to win either of their last two meetings with Shaftesbury Town, drawing 1-1 at home and losing 5-0 away, suggesting Slimbridge have a solid probability of avoiding defeat.

High-scoring outcomes are common in matches featuring Baffins Milton Rovers, with three of their last five recorded fixtures seeing at least three goals. Slimbridge also showed significant attacking output in their 6-2 road victory over Portishead Town, pointing toward an open contest with scoring opportunities for both sides.

Avro or Draw — 76% confidence

Avro are on an impressive five-match unbeaten run featuring four wins and a draw, scoring 18 goals in that stretch. In head-to-head meetings, Avro have won three and drawn one of the last four encounters against Witton Albion, making the home side avoiding defeat a well-supported outcome.

Over 2.5 Goals — 73% confidence

Four of Avro's last five matches have produced five or more goals, highlighted by high-scoring clashes of 4-3, 5-3, 4-4, and 4-1. Additionally, two-thirds of the six recorded head-to-head meetings between these sides have exceeded the 2.5 goal mark, averaging three goals per game.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Four of Avro's last five matches have produced five or more goals, highlighted by high-scoring clashes of 4-3, 5-3, 4-4, and 4-1. Additionally, two-thirds of the six recorded head-to-head meetings between these sides have exceeded the 2.5 goal mark, averaging three goals per game.

Avro are on an impressive five-match unbeaten run featuring four wins and a draw, scoring 18 goals in that stretch. In head-to-head meetings, Avro have won three and drawn one of the last four encounters against Witton Albion, making the home side avoiding defeat a well-supported outcome.

Ascot United or Draw — 76% confidence

Ascot United hold a clear edge in recent form, having won three of their last five matches, including a clean-sheet 3-0 victory over Margate. Pagham have dropped all five of their previous recorded cup matches, conceding 20 goals in total while failing to keep a single clean sheet. Ascot United are well placed to avoid defeat at home.

Over 2.5 Goals — 78% confidence

High-scoring fixtures have been a regular pattern for both clubs. Ascot United have seen three or more goals in four of their last five matches, featuring scorelines such as a 5-2 win over Horndean, a 4-1 victory at Raynes Park Vale, and a 3-2 defeat to Metropolitan Police. Pagham's five recorded cup matches have all produced at least three total goals, with the team conceding three or more goals in every single outing.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Over 2.5 Goals — 68% confidence

Four of AFC Portchester's last five matches have produced three or more goals, including recent scorelines of 1-3 and 3-3. Portland United's two most recent cup ties in 2025 and 2026 also saw four goals scored in each match, suggesting conditions favour another open contest.

Yes — 63% confidence

Portchester have found the net in three of their last five matches but have conceded eight goals across their last three games. Portland United scored three goals against Hungerford Town in August but have conceded across all five of their recorded cup appearances, making goals at both ends probable.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Portchester have found the net in three of their last five matches but have conceded eight goals across their last three games. Portland United scored three goals against Hungerford Town in August but have conceded across all five of their recorded cup appearances, making goals at both ends probable.

Four of AFC Portchester's last five matches have produced three or more goals, including recent scorelines of 1-3 and 3-3. Portland United's two most recent cup ties in 2025 and 2026 also saw four goals scored in each match, suggesting conditions favour another open contest.

Concord Rangers or Draw — 72% confidence

Concord Rangers hold an unbeaten record in three recorded meetings with Brentwood Town, winning both home encounters by 1-0 and 5-1 scorelines alongside a 2-2 away draw. Brentwood Town enter this knockout clash having lost each of their last four recorded matches, leaving Concord Rangers well placed to avoid defeat on their own pitch.

Over 2.5 Goals — 64% confidence

Brentwood Town have struggled defensively in recent weeks, conceding multiple goals in three of their last four outings, including three against Eastbourne Borough and three against Enfield Town. Additionally, two of the three past head-to-head meetings between these sides produced four or more goals, yielding an overall series average of 3.67 goals per match.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Brentwood Town have struggled defensively in recent weeks, conceding multiple goals in three of their last four outings, including three against Eastbourne Borough and three against Enfield Town. Additionally, two of the three past head-to-head meetings between these sides produced four or more goals, yielding an overall series average of 3.67 goals per match.

Concord Rangers hold an unbeaten record in three recorded meetings with Brentwood Town, winning both home encounters by 1-0 and 5-1 scorelines alongside a 2-2 away draw. Brentwood Town enter this knockout clash having lost each of their last four recorded matches, leaving Concord Rangers well placed to avoid defeat on their own pitch.

Erith Town Over 0.5 Goals — 65% confidence

Erith Town have scored at least once in each of their five recorded games, putting two past Merstham and registering single goals against Cray Valley PM, Broadbridge Heath, Margate, and Beckenham Town.

Over 1.5 Goals — 68% confidence

Four of Erith Town's last five matches have produced two or more goals, including a 1-1 draw with Cray Valley PM, a 3-1 defeat at Margate, a 2-1 win at Merstham, and a 2-1 loss to Beckenham Town. Their consistent goal involvement suggests a solid likelihood of surpassing the 1.5 line.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (team total goals and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Four of Erith Town's last five matches have produced two or more goals, including a 1-1 draw with Cray Valley PM, a 3-1 defeat at Margate, a 2-1 win at Merstham, and a 2-1 loss to Beckenham Town. Their consistent goal involvement suggests a solid likelihood of surpassing the 1.5 line.

Erith Town have scored at least once in each of their five recorded games, putting two past Merstham and registering single goals against Cray Valley PM, Broadbridge Heath, Margate, and Beckenham Town.

Over 2.5 Goals — 60% confidence

Recent fixtures involving Tiverton Town have been high-scoring affairs, with four of their last five recorded games producing three or more total goals. Tiverton have shown regular scoring form by netting at least two goals in each of their previous two outings while also conceding in four of their last five.

Tiverton Town or Draw — 66% confidence

Tiverton Town enter this fixture on the back of consecutive victories, having secured a 2-1 away victory against Bideford in their most recent match and a 2-0 win against Brixham prior to that. Backing Tiverton Town to avoid defeat covers both the away victory and a potential draw in what is a knockout cup fixture.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Tiverton Town enter this fixture on the back of consecutive victories, having secured a 2-1 away victory against Bideford in their most recent match and a 2-0 win against Brixham prior to that. Backing Tiverton Town to avoid defeat covers both the away victory and a potential draw in what is a knockout cup fixture.

Recent fixtures involving Tiverton Town have been high-scoring affairs, with four of their last five recorded games producing three or more total goals. Tiverton have shown regular scoring form by netting at least two goals in each of their previous two outings while also conceding in four of their last five.

Cirencester Town have struggled significantly in front of goal, failing to score in four of their last five recorded fixtures. Their recent matches include 2-0 and 7-0 away defeats against Reading City and Fairford Town respectively, alongside a 0-0 draw. Given their low scoring frequency, there is a reasonable likelihood that at least one side fails to score.

South Liverpool or Draw — 61% confidence

South Liverpool remained unbeaten in their two recorded home cup ties, securing a 2-0 win over Handsworth Parramore and a 1-1 draw with Witton Albion. Prestwich Heys have suffered defeats in two of their last three recorded away fixtures, losing 2-0 at Atherton Collieries and 2-1 at Stocksbridge Park Steels. Backing South Liverpool to avoid defeat at home covers both a home win and the stalemate.

Over 2.5 Goals — 64% confidence

South Liverpool have seen three of their last five recorded matches surpass two total goals, including a 6-0 loss to Bury and a 3-1 defeat to Witton Albion. Prestwich Heys have also participated in high-scoring cup ties, such as their 4-2 victory against Wythenshawe Town and a 2-1 loss against Stocksbridge Park Steels. Both teams have regularly conceded goals in recent cup appearances, pointing toward an open match that can exceed the 2.5 goal line.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

South Liverpool have seen three of their last five recorded matches surpass two total goals, including a 6-0 loss to Bury and a 3-1 defeat to Witton Albion. Prestwich Heys have also participated in high-scoring cup ties, such as their 4-2 victory against Wythenshawe Town and a 2-1 loss against Stocksbridge Park Steels. Both teams have regularly conceded goals in recent cup appearances, pointing toward an open match that can exceed the 2.5 goal line.

South Liverpool remained unbeaten in their two recorded home cup ties, securing a 2-0 win over Handsworth Parramore and a 1-1 draw with Witton Albion. Prestwich Heys have suffered defeats in two of their last three recorded away fixtures, losing 2-0 at Atherton Collieries and 2-1 at Stocksbridge Park Steels. Backing South Liverpool to avoid defeat at home covers both a home win and the stalemate.

Over 2.5 Goals — 75% confidence

Previous meetings between these two sides have been remarkably open, with both head-to-head matches producing five goals in 3-2 scorelines. Bourne Town have seen over 2.5 goals in three of their last four competitive fixtures, while Boldmere St. Michaels have regularly featured in games with multiple goals across their recent schedule.

Yes — 71% confidence

Both teams scored in 100 percent of the previous head-to-head clashes between the two sides. Bourne Town have found the net in four of their last five matches, scoring eight goals in that span, while Boldmere St. Michaels have also managed to score in four of their last five outings.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Both teams scored in 100 percent of the previous head-to-head clashes between the two sides. Bourne Town have found the net in four of their last five matches, scoring eight goals in that span, while Boldmere St. Michaels have also managed to score in four of their last five outings.

Boldmere St. Michaels hold a clear historical edge in this matchup, having won both previous head-to-head clashes against Bourne Town. Covering the draw alongside an away victory provides sensible protection in what could be a closely fought knockout fixture.

Previous meetings between these two sides have been remarkably open, with both head-to-head matches producing five goals in 3-2 scorelines. Bourne Town have seen over 2.5 goals in three of their last four competitive fixtures, while Boldmere St. Michaels have regularly featured in games with multiple goals across their recent schedule.

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Real Bedford's recent matches have seen high goal counts, with three of their last four games producing four or more total goals. With Royston Town conceding three goals in their last outing against Hashtag United and Real Bedford averaging over three goals scored per game across their past five fixtures, the match is well positioned to exceed the 2.5 goal line.

Real Bedford carry significant momentum into this cup tie after recording five consecutive wins, scoring at least two goals in every fixture during that span. In contrast, Royston Town have lost five straight matches and were beaten in both previous meetings between the sides, including a 2-0 defeat in their prior visit to Real Bedford.

Harleston Town have scored ten goals across their last five matches and remain competitive on home soil. Romford have lost their last three matches by aggregate scores of 1-0, 7-0, and 4-0, struggling both in attack and in defensive organisation. Backing the hosts to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes based on recent form.

Frome Town enter this cup tie in superior recent form, having won their last two matches against Bath City and Chertsey Town. They also possess a clear head-to-head advantage, winning both recorded clashes against Falmouth Town by scores of 6-2 and 2-0. Backing the visitors to win or draw covers the potential for a tight knockout match while respecting Frome Town's edge in recent performances and historical meetings.

Redcar Athletic are unbeaten in their last five fixtures, recording four victories and one draw. Over that five-game sequence, Redcar scored 13 goals while conceding only three, including decisive victories such as a 5-0 win against Rylands and a 2-0 triumph over Stockton Town. In contrast, Stocksbridge Park Steels have lost four of their last five matches, scoring just three goals and conceding nine. Backing the hosts to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes based on recent form.

Dorchester Town earned a 3-1 victory away at Brixham in their previous FA Cup encounter in September 2025. While both teams are currently enduring five-match winless sequences, Brixham have conceded ten goals in their last five outings. Backing Dorchester Town to win or draw covers two of the three match outcomes in a clash where both sides have found consistent victories hard to come by.

Bury hold home advantage and showed formidable scoring firepower in their recent 7-0 victory at home against Ilkeston Town. While their form shows some inconsistency with three losses in five matches, their high ceiling at home makes them difficult to beat on their own patch. Wythenshawe Amateurs have claimed away victories such as their 1-0 result at Heaton Stannington, but covering both the home win and the draw provides a solid probabilistic stance for this knockout encounter.

Hungerford Town have conceded 11 goals across their last five matches, with three of those fixtures producing four or more total goals. Wells City have also seen at least three goals scored in four of their five recorded cup matches, pointing towards a reasonably high-scoring encounter.

Bury Town have established strong momentum with five consecutive victories, scoring three or more goals in four of those matches. London Lions have struggled at both ends of the pitch, losing their last five games and failing to score in three of them. Backing Bury Town on the double chance offers solid protection while reflecting the substantial disparity in recent performances.

Anstey Nomads have shown consistent form throughout August 2026, picking up three wins and a draw while scoring nine goals across five matches. Sileby Rangers have lost three of their last five recorded cup ties and failed to score in three of those fixtures. Covering the away win alongside the draw offers a solid balance based on the visitors positive run of results.

Holmesdale hold home advantage and have produced positive results in cup ties on their own ground, including a 1-0 win against Tunbridge Wells. Windsor have struggled in cup fixtures, failing to win any of their last five recorded FA Cup matches and suffering four defeats, including a 0-2 loss against Southall. Backing Holmesdale to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes based on recent cup form.

Heaton Stannington have proven resilient in recent home outings, taking draws against Gateshead and Basford United before a narrow 1-0 defeat to Wythenshawe Amateurs. In contrast, Knaresborough Town have struggled on their travels in cup competition, suffering defeats in their last two away FA Cup matches at Bridlington Town and Newcastle Benfield. Covering both the home victory and the draw provides a balanced outlook.

Recent matches involving both sides have consistently produced high goal totals. North Ferriby have conceded 10 goals in their last two outings against Lower Breck and Scunthorpe, while Barton Town Old Boys have seen three or more goals scored in three of their last four matches.

Burgess Hill Town are unbeaten in their last five competitive matches, picking up two wins and three draws while scoring nine goals in that span. Their consistent scoring form, combined with playing on home soil, gives them a strong foundation to secure at least a draw against Jersey Bulls in this cup tie.

Curzon Ashton enter this cup tie on a three-match winning streak in which they scored nine goals and conceded only one. Across eight previous encounters with Bradford (Park Avenue), Curzon Ashton have lost just twice, recording five victories. Bradford (Park Avenue) suffered a 2-1 away loss in their latest match, making the home side well positioned to avoid defeat in normal time.

Worcester City hold an advantage in competitive rhythm after playing five fixtures in August 2026, including a 1-0 victory over Stamford and a 1-1 draw away at Leamington. They have scored in four of those five matches. Knowle have proven capable of scoring in cup football but have also conceded heavily in their past recorded knockout ties. Backing Worcester City to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes in regular time.

Quorn hold an encouraging record in this matchup, remaining unbeaten in their last six meetings with Shepshed Dynamo through three wins and three draws. At home, Quorn have won two and drawn one of their three recorded head-to-head fixtures. Although Shepshed Dynamo arrive having scored three goals in three consecutive games, Quorn have also found the net multiple times in four of their past five outings. Covering the home win or draw offers a well-grounded position given the historical meetings and Quorn's steady scoring record on home soil.

Flackwell Heath have suffered defeat in all five of their recent outings, conceding multiple goals in four of those games. While Hanwell Town have struggled to score recently, they secured a 2-1 victory over Basingstoke Town and drew 0-0 with Sholing within their last five fixtures, while conceding no more than two goals in any game. Backing Hanwell Town to avoid defeat covers the most probable match outcomes.

Both sides arrive with severe attacking difficulties. Flackwell Heath have failed to score in four consecutive matches, losing 0-1, 0-6, 0-2 and 0-3. Hanwell Town are also on a four-game scoring drought, having been shut out in recent matches against Berkhamsted, Chichester City, Gloucester City and Sholing. Given the lack of cutting edge on both sides, at least one team failing to score is a highly probable outcome.

Aveley have won three of their last five matches and won the previous home meeting against Cheshunt 3-0 in March 2026. Cheshunt enter this tie winless across their last five fixtures, registering four draws and one defeat. Backing Aveley to either win or draw covers the most probable match states against a resilient but low-scoring Cheshunt side.

All five of Three Bridges' recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, with every game producing at least four total goals. Kingstonian have displayed an almost identical pattern, with four of their last five matches yielding four or more goals, including scorelines of 3-3, 5-4, and 4-3. Given that both teams have conceded an average of three goals per game across their last five fixtures, surpassing the 2.5 goal mark represents the most grounded expectation.

Both teams have demonstrated consistent attacking output, each scoring in all five of their most recent matches. Ossett United were involved in a five-goal clash in their 3-2 defeat to Guisborough Town, while Pontefract Collieries found the net seven times in their win against Padiham. Furthermore, 75 percent of the eight previous head-to-head meetings between these sides have produced over 2.5 goals, averaging 3.25 goals per match.