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Wimborne Town
70Strong

Last 5 matches · 2W-3D-0L · +4 goal difference

Portishead Town
96Excellent

Last 4 matches · 4W-0D-0L · +14 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Total Goals
Under 2.5 Goals

BetGenius backs Under 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.

72%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Wimborne Town host Portishead Town in the FA Cup looking to build on a remarkably resilient defensive sequence. The hosts have tightened up significantly at the back, entering this tie on the back of three consecutive clean sheets in all competitions, including consecutive goalless draws against Hanworth Villa and Uxbridge.

While Wimborne Town have displayed solidity, scoring opportunities have been limited at the other end, resulting in low-scoring affairs throughout August. With only four goals scored and two conceded across their last five outings, their matches have been defined by disciplined structure and low event frequency.

Portishead Town arrive having shown strong attacking returns in their recorded outings, but breaking down a disciplined Wimborne defensive unit on the road represents a tough knockout challenge. A tightly contested cup encounter with few clear-cut openings is expected.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Wimborne Town have kept three consecutive clean sheets heading into this knockout fixture.
  2. Under 2.5 total goals has landed in four of Wimborne Town's previous five competitive matches.
  3. Wimborne Town have conceded just two goals across their last five fixtures combined.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Wimborne Town at homePortishead Town away
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Played
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0-1-0
W-D-L
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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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40%
BTTS (last 5)
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20%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
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History

Head-to-head

0
Wimborne Town
1
Draws
0
Portishead Town

all 1 of the last meeting between these two ended level.

  • 2026-09-05Wimborne Town0-0Portishead Town
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Total Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
72%
Confidence

Wimborne Town have seen under 2.5 goals land in four of their last five matches, with three straight clean sheets keeping scorelines minimal. Their recent back-to-back 0-0 draws against Uxbridge and Hanworth Villa highlight a conservative setup that should keep overall match totals low in this cup tie.

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