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Expected score: Bury Town 2-1 Bishop's Stortford
Bury Town host Bishop's Stortford in Non League Premier - Southern Central regular season action on 10 November 2026. The hosts occupy second place with 35 points from 17 games, while the visitors sit twentieth with 13 points from 16 matches. This fixture carries significant weight in the division's mid-table battle.
Team form
Bury Town
Bury Town have won three of their last five league games. They defeated Hitchin Town 1-0 at home and beat Leighton Town 3-2 away, showing attacking intent across both competitions. A 4-3 home victory over Leiston demonstrated their ability to score heavily, though they also conceded at Bromsgrove Sporting (0-1). Over these five matches, they averaged 2.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game, outperforming their season average of 1.82 scored and 1.53 conceded.
Bishop's Stortford
Bishop's Stortford have struggled significantly. Two wins in their last five—3-1 over Leamington and 2-0 against Hitchin Town—are offset by three defeats. They lost 0-3 to both Bromsgrove Sporting and Alvechurch, and 0-1 to Halesowen Town, conceding without reply in three of those five outings. Their recent average of 1.0 goal scored and 1.6 conceded per game falls well short of the hosts' output and reflects their league position near the bottom.
Head-to-head
Bury Town hold the upper hand in recent meetings. They won 2-1 away at Bishop's Stortford on 29 September 2026 and won 2-0 at home on 7 March 2026. The teams drew 0-0 when they met on 22 November 2025. Bury Town have taken four points from the last two encounters and have not lost to this opponent in the recent sequence.
Key factors
Bury Town's second-place standing reflects consistent attacking output—31 goals in 17 games—combined with a relatively solid defence. Bishop's Stortford's position in twentieth place stems from a poor defensive record (29 goals conceded in 16 games) and limited attacking threat (18 goals scored). The gap in league points (35 to 13) mirrors the difference in recent form. Bury Town's home record and direct head-to-head advantage add further weight to their prospects. Bishop's Stortford will need to tighten their defence and create more opportunities to trouble the hosts.
Prediction
Bury Town enter as the favourite. Their superior league position, recent form, and head-to-head record all point to a home advantage that should prove decisive. Bishop's Stortford's defensive vulnerabilities and limited scoring output make them unlikely to breach Bury Town's backline consistently. The hosts should create the clearer chances and control possession. A competitive match is likely, with both sides capable of scoring, but Bury Town's quality should prevail.
Bury Town are favoured to win. Expect a fairly open contest with both teams likely to find the net, though the hosts' superiority in midfield and attack should secure the three points.
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Stadium
Ram Meadow, Bury St Edmunds
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 41 | |
| 2 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 37 | |
| 3 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 36 | |
| 4 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 31 | |
| 5 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 30 | |
| 6 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29 | |
| 7 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 29 | |
| 8 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 28 | |
| 9 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 28 | |
| 10 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24 | |
| 11 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 | |
| 12 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 22 | |
| 13 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20 | |
| 14 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 18 | |
| 15 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 | |
| 16 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 | |
| 17 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 | |
| 18 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 14 | |
| 19 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | |
| 20 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | |
| 21 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 6 | |
| 22 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5 |
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