Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -9 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · -1 goal difference
BetGenius backs Waltham Abbey or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Brantham Athletic host Waltham Abbey in the FA Cup looking to overturn recent struggles against their opponents. The home side have endured a difficult stretch, losing four of their last five fixtures and conceding 15 goals in that run, including heavy defeats to Cambridge City and Witham Town.
Waltham Abbey arrive following a 2-0 victory over Bowers & Pitsea and have shown consistent attacking output across recent outings. They have scored two or more goals in four of their last five matches, with wins over Wroxham and Bowers & Pitsea alongside high-scoring draws against Newmarket Town and Downham Town.
Head-to-head history heavily points in favour of the visitors, with Waltham Abbey winning both prior encounters by decisive scorelines of 4-0 and 3-1. Given Brantham Athletic's defensive vulnerabilities and Waltham Abbey's scoring record in this fixture, the visiting side carry strong momentum into this knockout clash.
Waltham Abbey have won 3 of the last 3 meetings.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.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.
Published September 4, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
