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Worksop Town vs Brackley Town Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Worksop Town 3-1 Brackley Town
Worksop TownDrawBrackley Town
Over 2.5 goalsYes (82%)
Both teams to scoreYes (67%)
Worksop Town host Brackley Town at Sandy Lane Stadium in National League North on 31 October 2026. The hosts sit 12th with 20 points from 14 games, while Brackley occupy 18th with 16 points. This is a fixture between two sides fighting for mid-table security, with Worksop favoured to take the points.
Team form
Worksop Town
Worksop's recent record is mixed. They have won twice in their last five outings—beating AFC Telford United 2-1 at home and Darlington 1883 2-1 away—but have suffered three defeats in that span. Most concerning is the defensive fragility: they conceded 9 goals across those five matches, averaging 1.8 per game. Over the season, they have scored 20 and conceded 20, a balanced record that masks inconsistency. The 0-3 home loss to Hereford and 0-1 away defeat to Hebburn Town suggest vulnerability at both ends of the pitch.
Brackley Town
Brackley have been equally unconvincing. Their most recent outing—a 3-2 home win over South Shields—offers hope, but it masks a fragile defensive record. Over five games they have conceded 11 goals, averaging 2.2 per match. A 0-5 away thrashing at Buxton in September underlines their struggles on the road. Offensively, they have managed 7 goals in five games, but scoring 1.21 per match across the season shows they lack cutting edge. The 1-0 home win over Harborough Town demonstrates they can be tight, but consistency eludes them.
Head-to-head
The teams met in September 2022, when Worksop won 2-0 away at Brackley. That victory suggests the hosts have the measure of this opponent, though the gap between that fixture and this one limits its predictive value.
Key factors
Worksop's home advantage at Sandy Lane is significant: they have won 6 of 14 games this season and, despite recent wobbles, hold a 2-point lead over Brackley in the table. Brackley's away form is a concern—they have lost twice and drawn once in their last three road trips. Defensively, Brackley's 1.86 goals conceded per game is substantially worse than Worksop's 1.43, suggesting the hosts should create openings. Worksop's season average of 1.43 goals scored is modest, but Brackley's leaky defence offers an opportunity. Both sides have shown they can score, but Brackley's defensive vulnerabilities are the deciding factor.
Prediction
Worksop are clear favourites. They hold the league position advantage, enjoy home advantage, and face an opponent with a poor away record and a shaky defence. Brackley have shown flashes of attacking threat but lack the defensive solidity to contain Worksop at Sandy Lane. The hosts' recent form, while patchy, includes two wins and a home record that should tell against visitors struggling to keep clean sheets. Brackley's 2.2 goals conceded per game in their last five matches is a red flag.
Back Worksop Town to win. The hosts are strong favourites and should prevail, though Brackley's attacking capability means a goal for the visitors is likely. A home win with both teams scoring represents good value given the underlying form and defensive profiles.
Match info
Tournaments:
National League - North(National League North - 15)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Sandy Lane Stadium, Worksop
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oxford City | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
| 2 |  Hereford | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 26 |
| 3 |  South Shields | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 26 |
| 4 |  Macclesfield | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24 |
| 5 |  Chester | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 23 |
| 6 |  Buxton | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 23 |
| 7 |  Bedford Town | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22 |
| 8 |  Hednesford Town | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 |
| 9 |  King's Lynn Town | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 |
| 10 |  Morecambe | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 20 |
| 11 |  Chorley | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 20 |
| 12 |  Worksop Town | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 20 |
| 13 |  Hebburn Town | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 14 |  Spalding United | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 15 |  Marine | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| 16 |  Harborough Town | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 17 |  AFC Telford United | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 |
| 18 |  Brackley Town | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 |
| 19 |  Scarborough Athletic | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 20 |  Merthyr Town | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 15 |
| 21 |  Radcliffe | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 15 |
| 22 |  Darlington 1883 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| 23 |  Southport | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
| 24 |  Spennymoor Town | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 |
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