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Stafford Rangers
65Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +2 goal difference

Northampton ON Chenecks
35Poor

Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · +2 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

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Stafford Rangers or Draw

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

76%
Confidence
Strong
Preview

Match preview

Stafford Rangers enter this FA Cup fixture in positive form, having secured a 2-0 away victory over Corby Town in late August following a goalless draw with Shrewsbury in July. Their defensive structure has looked resilient across recent outings, conceding only three goals across their last five matches in all competitions.

Northampton ON Chenecks travel after a mixed cup history, with their most recent recorded cup outings resulting in defeats against Lincoln United and Barton Town Old Boys. Across those two matches, they conceded six goals while finding the net twice.

With home advantage and stronger recent defensive continuity, Stafford Rangers appear well placed to control the tempo of this encounter, though knockout football demands a cautious approach.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Stafford Rangers have kept clean sheets in their last two outings, conceding zero goals combined against Corby Town and Shrewsbury.
  2. Stafford Rangers have won three of their last five recorded matches across all competitions.
  3. Northampton ON Chenecks conceded six goals across their last two recorded cup ties.
  4. Northampton ON Chenecks failed to score in two of their last three recorded cup appearances.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

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20%
BTTS (last 5)
20%
20%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
60%
History

Head-to-head

1
Stafford Rangers
0
Draws
0
Northampton ON Chenecks

Stafford Rangers have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

  • 2026-09-05Stafford Rangers3-0Northampton ON Chenecks
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Double Chance
Stafford Rangers or Draw
76%
Confidence

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.

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