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Curzon Ashton
77Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +7 goal difference

Bradford (Park Avenue)
69Strong

Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +4 goal difference

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Curzon Ashton or Draw

BetGenius backs Curzon Ashton or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

76%
Confidence
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Preview

Match preview

Curzon Ashton host Bradford (Park Avenue) in the FA Cup, entering this knockout clash in buoyant form after stringing together three consecutive victories. During that winning sequence, Curzon Ashton showed sharp offensive rhythm by defeating Warrington Town 4-0, Cleethorpes Town 3-1, and Ashton United 2-0. They have found the net in each of their last five outings, amassing 12 goals in that span.

Bradford (Park Avenue) travel following a 2-1 away defeat against Stalybridge Celtic in their most recent fixture. Prior to that setback, the visitors had collected victories against Gainsborough Trinity, Sheffield, Ossett United, and Bishop Auckland, demonstrating that they are capable of remaining competitive away from home.

Head-to-head records favor the hosts, with Curzon Ashton winning five of the eight recorded meetings between the two sides while suffering two defeats. With Curzon Ashton holding home advantage and carrying strong scoring momentum into the fixture, they appear well-placed to navigate this cup tie.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Curzon Ashton have won three consecutive matches, scoring nine goals across that run.
  2. Curzon Ashton have scored at least one goal in each of their last five matches, totaling 12 goals.
  3. Bradford (Park Avenue) were beaten 2-1 away at Stalybridge Celtic in their latest outing.
  4. Curzon Ashton have won five of the eight head-to-head meetings between the two teams.
  5. Six of the eight historical encounters between these sides produced three or more goals.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

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60%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
60%
History

Head-to-head

5
Curzon Ashton
1
Draws
3
Bradford (Park Avenue)

Curzon Ashton have won 5 of the last 9 meetings, averaging 3.1 goals a game, 78% went over 2.5.

  • 2026-09-05Curzon Ashton1-2Bradford (Park Avenue)
  • 2023-04-01Curzon Ashton0-0Bradford (Park Avenue)
  • 2022-10-08Bradford (Park Avenue)2-1Curzon Ashton
  • 2022-03-12Bradford (Park Avenue)2-3Curzon Ashton
  • 2021-09-25Curzon Ashton2-1Bradford (Park Avenue)
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Our record in FA Cup

71%131 won from 185 settled predictions

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Double Chance
Curzon Ashton or Draw
76%
Confidence

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.

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