Leighton Town vs Gorleston prediction

Leighton Town host Gorleston in this FA Cup knockout tie looking to bounce back from a challenging run of form. The home side enter the contest having suffered three straight defeats in late August, including back-to-back 3-2 losses against Real Bedford and Bury Town. While Leighton Town have struggled defensively by conceding eight goals across those three games, their attack has remained active, finding the net twice in each of their last two fixtures.

Gorleston head into the cup match on the back of an impressive 3-0 away victory over Stotfold. That result maintained a distinct pattern for the visitors, whose recent fixtures have consistently produced high goal tallies. Gorleston have scored three goals in three of their last five outings, showing plenty of sharpness in the final third while also showing defensive vulnerabilities in earlier defeats.

The sides have met once previously in August 2025, when Leighton Town earned a 2-0 home win in the FA Trophy. With both teams recently involved in open, high-event matches, this cup clash presents another opportunity for goals at both ends.