Prestwich Heys vs South Liverpool: Prestwich Heys to win
Prestwich Heys host South Liverpool in the FA Cup, both sides sitting on identical expected‑goal figures of 1.35. The model sees a perfectly even match‑result split, but the home side's recent attacking displays give them a slight edge.
Both clubs arrive after uneven league runs – Prestwich Heys have slipped to three defeats in their last five, while South Liverpool have managed only one win in the same span. Their most recent encounter ended 2‑2, underlining the fine margins that will decide this knockout tie.
Robbo's Verdict
The home team’s 4‑2 offensive outburst combined with the model’s 37.1% win probability makes a narrow victory the most plausible outcome.
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With Prestwich Heys averaging 1.35 expected goals and South Liverpool averaging 1.35, the model gives a 54.9% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 45.1% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 2.7 (Prestwich Heys 1.35 + South Liverpool 1.35) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 50.6% chance against 49.4% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Prestwich Heys at 37.1%, the draw at 25.8%, and South Liverpool at 37.1% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 12.2% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Prestwich Heys
Prestwich Heys have lost 0‑6 at Workington and 1‑2 at Stocksbridge Park Steels, but rebounded with a 4‑2 win over Wythenshawe Town. The 2‑2 draw against South Liverpool shows they can also hold their own, meaning the home side’s attacking potential is evident and supports a win.
South Liverpool
South Liverpool opened with a 2‑0 home win over Handsworth Parramore, then drew 1‑1 with Witton Albion before a 1‑3 loss away to the same side and a 0‑6 defeat at Bury. Their recent 2‑2 draw with Prestwich Heys indicates defensive frailties that could be exploited by the hosts.
Head-to-Head
The most recent head‑to‑head meeting ended 2‑2, a result that mirrors both teams’ equal expected‑goal output and suggests a tight contest, but the home side’s higher recent scoring hints at a possible edge.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2026 | South Liverpool 2-2 Prestwich Heys | FA Cup |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Prestwich Heys vs South Liverpool?
South Liverpool won 2-1. Our pre-match pick was Prestwich Heys to win.
What was the final score of Prestwich Heys vs South Liverpool?
Prestwich Heys 1-2 South Liverpool (full time).
When was Prestwich Heys vs South Liverpool?
Prestwich Heys played South Liverpool on Tue 8 Sep · 19:45 BST in the FA Cup at TBC.
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See all FA Cup fixtures →With both teams averaging 1.35 expected goals, the model’s match‑result odds are evenly split, yet the home side’s recent high‑scoring win suggests they are more likely to find the net first.
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