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Workington
82Excellent

Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +3 goal difference

Marske United
28Very poor

Last 4 matches · 1W-0D-3L · -5 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
Workington or Draw

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

76%
Confidence
Strong
Preview

Match preview

Workington enter this FA Cup clash in excellent recent form, having recorded four consecutive victories across late August. Their attack has been firing effectively, producing eleven goals in that four-game winning run with victories over Lancaster City, Leek Town, Rylands, and United of Manchester.

Marske United face a tough test on the road, with limited competitive outings on record and mixed results in cup fixtures. Their most recent recorded outing resulted in a 3-0 away defeat against Heaton Stannington.

With Workington boasting consistent scoring power and momentum on home turf, they are well-placed to control proceedings and avoid defeat in this knockout encounter.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Workington have won each of their last four matches, scoring 11 goals across that span.
  2. All five of Workington's last five matches have produced three or more total goals.
  3. Marske United suffered a 3-0 defeat in their most recent recorded fixture away to Heaton Stannington.
  4. Workington won 2-0 the last time they hosted Marske United at home.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

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80%
BTTS (last 5)
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100%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
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History

Head-to-head

2
Workington
1
Draws
1
Marske United

Workington have won 2 of the last 4 meetings, averaging 3.0 goals a game, 75% went over 2.5.

  • 2026-09-05Workington3-0Marske United
  • 2023-10-24Marske United3-0Workington
  • 2020-01-18Workington2-0Marske United
  • 2019-10-05Marske United2-2Workington
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Predictions

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FeaturedWON
Double Chance
Workington or Draw
76%
Confidence

Workington bring strong momentum into this tie, having won four matches in a row while scoring two or more goals in each of those victories. Marske United have struggled for consistency on the road, including a 3-0 defeat in their last recorded away match. Backing Workington to win or draw covers the most probable outcomes while accounting for standard knockout cup variance.

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