Worcester City vs Stratford Town: Stratford Town to win
Stratford Town’s 2.0 xG against Worcester City’s 1.0 xG makes the cup tie a clear favorite for the visitors. The model puts Stratford’s win probability at 60.5 % – the strongest single market signal.
Both sides come into the FA‑Cup first round with contrasting recent form. Worcester have earned a draw and a win in their last two league outings, while Stratford sit on a solitary 2‑0 away victory.
Robbo's Verdict
Stratford’s 2.0 xG versus Worcester’s 1.0 xG translates into a 60.5 % win probability, the highest confidence signal from the model.
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With Worcester City averaging 1.0 expected goals and Stratford Town averaging 2.0, the model gives a 54.6% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 45.4% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 3.0 (Worcester City 1.0 + Stratford Town 2.0) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 57.7% chance against 42.3% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Worcester City at 18.3%, the draw at 21.2%, and Stratford Town at 60.5% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 0-1 at 10.0% — 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
Worcester City
Worcester’s recent league results include a 1‑1 draw away at Knowle and a 1‑0 home win over the same side. The draw shows they can be vulnerable to conceding, while the win demonstrates they can secure three points when at home – a mixed signal that underlines their modest 1.0 xG threat and limits their upside for a win here.
Stratford Town
Stratford’s only listed league result is a 2‑0 away win at Alfreton Town, highlighting a clean‑sheet performance coupled with a two‑goal output. That single strong showing aligns with their 2.0 xG away figure and supports the expectation of scoring more than Worcester.
Head-to-Head
In the three recent meetings the teams have split results: a 1‑1 draw in August 2026, a 1‑0 win for Worcester in January 2026, and a 1‑0 win for Stratford in October 2025 – a perfectly balanced head‑to‑head record that offers no bias toward either side.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2026 | Stratford Town 1-1 Worcester City | Non League Premier - Southern Central |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Worcester City 1-0 Stratford Town | Non League Premier - Southern Central |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Stratford Town 1-0 Worcester City | Non League Premier - Southern Central |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Worcester City vs Stratford Town?
Worcester City won 2-1. Our pre-match pick was Stratford Town to win.
What was the final score of Worcester City vs Stratford Town?
Worcester City 2-1 Stratford Town (full time).
When was Worcester City vs Stratford Town?
Worcester City played Stratford Town on Fri 18 Sep · 19:45 BST in the FA Cup at TBC.
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See all FA Cup fixtures →The statistical edge and the higher probability of a visitor win point to backing Stratford Town to take the three points.
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