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Lewes
88Excellent

Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +7 goal difference

Cray Wanderers
48Average

Last 4 matches · 1W-2D-1L · 0 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
Lewes or Draw

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

76%
Confidence
Strong
Preview

Match preview

Lewes host Cray Wanderers in the FA Cup, entering this knockout clash in commanding form. Lewes have put together a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions, winning four consecutive fixtures against Eastbourne Borough, Aveley, Whyteleafe, and St Albans City after an opening draw with Whitehawk. Their defensive solidity has been particularly notable, securing four clean sheets in that five-match sequence.

Cray Wanderers visit following a high-scoring 4-1 victory over Welling United and a 2-1 win against Eastbourne Borough, though their most recent recorded away trip ended in a 2-1 defeat at Carshalton Athletic. While Cray have demonstrated goalscoring capability, Lewes have held the historical upper hand on home soil.

In head-to-head meetings at the Dripping Pan, Lewes are unbeaten across their previous five home encounters against Cray Wanderers, recording three wins and two draws. Given the hosts strong momentum and resilient backline, Lewes hold a clear advantage to secure a positive outcome in this cup tie.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Lewes enter the match unbeaten in five games with four consecutive wins.
  2. Lewes have kept four clean sheets across their previous five fixtures, conceding only one goal in that run.
  3. Cray Wanderers have failed to win in their last five away visits to Lewes, with three losses and two draws.
  4. Cray Wanderers lost their most recent recorded away match 2-1 against Carshalton Athletic.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Lewes at homeCray Wanderers away
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Played
1
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W-D-L
0-1-0
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Scored /game
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Conceded /game
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Clean sheets
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Failed to score
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20%
BTTS (last 5)
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20%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
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History

Head-to-head

4
Lewes
5
Draws
1
Cray Wanderers

Lewes have won 4 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.1 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.

  • 2026-09-05Lewes2-2Cray Wanderers
  • 2026-04-11Cray Wanderers3-0Lewes
  • 2025-09-06Lewes2-2Cray Wanderers
  • 2025-04-26Lewes4-3Cray Wanderers
  • 2024-08-24Cray Wanderers1-3Lewes
BetGenius

Our record in FA Cup

71%131 won from 185 settled predictions

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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.
Predictions

1 published market

FeaturedWON
Double Chance
Lewes or Draw
76%
Confidence

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.

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Published September 4, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.