Hartpury University vs Weymouth Predictions

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FA TrophyFA Trophy ยท England
medium confidence
Hartpury University

Hartpury University

Full Time

2 - 3

AI predicted 1 - 2

Weymouth

Weymouth

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 12 Sept 2026 at 15:00 BST (venue time) ยท 14:00 UTC (your time)

Win Probability (1X2)

Hartpury University 28%Draw 27%Weymouth 45%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Weymouth Win

Match Result

6.5/10

Weymouth Edge Hartpury University on Penalties After Dramatic FA Trophy Clash

Weymouth advanced to the next round of the FA Trophy after a tense encounter against Hartpury University, ultimately prevailing 3-2 on penalties following a match that could not be settled in regulation time. Both sides battled fiercely, with neither able to gain a decisive advantage during normal play, leading to the ultimate test of nerves from the spot. Despite the lack of detailed match statistics, the contest was clearly a closely-fought affair, as evidenced by the deadlock that persisted until penalties. In the shootout, Weymouth held their nerve to edge out their spirited hosts, sending their traveling supporters into celebration and leaving Hartpury University to rue what might have been.

๐Ÿ”ฅ AI Prediction Report

CERTIFIED W

Predicted

1 - 2

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Actual

2 - 3

โœ…Result
โœ…BTTS
โœ…O/U 2.5
โŒScore

๐Ÿ’ฐ Bet Results2/2 hit

1X2 โ€” Away
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Over/Under 2.5 Goals โ€” Over
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Key Moments

Full Time' โ€” End of Regulation

The match ended level after regular time, necessitating a penalty shootout.

Penalties' โ€” Penalty Shootout

Weymouth converted three penalties to Hartpury University's two, clinching the win.

Hartpury University

Hartpury University

6.5/10

Hartpury University matched their more experienced opponents stride for stride, pushing Weymouth all the way to a penalty shootout. The home side showed commendable resilience and composure throughout the contest, twice finding the net and keeping the tie alive until the very end. However, their inability to convert key chances in regular time ultimately proved costly, as they fell just short in the lottery of penalties.

Key Players

Hartpury University Penalty Scorers: Converted under pressure in the shootout to keep their side in contention.

Strengths

Resilience under pressureComposure in high-stakes moments

Weaknesses

Missed opportunities in regular timeFell short in penalty shootout composure
Weymouth

Weymouth

7/10

Weymouth showed their experience in knockout football, keeping their cool in a tense and evenly-matched contest. Despite being unable to pull away from Hartpury University during open play, the visitors held their nerve in the penalty shootout, converting three times to secure a hard-fought victory. Their ability to handle the pressure of the shootout ultimately made the difference on the day.

Key Players

Weymouth Penalty Takers: Delivered under pressure to secure the shootout win.

Strengths

Composure in penalty shootoutDefensive organization

Weaknesses

Lack of cutting edge in regular timeStruggled to break down opposition

Tactical Analysis

With both lineups and formations unavailable, it is clear from the scoreline and the need for penalties that both sides were well-matched in terms of tactical discipline and defensive organization. Neither team was able to find a decisive breakthrough in open play, suggesting a cautious approach and perhaps a midfield battle that limited clear-cut chances. The shootout ultimately tested the players' mental strength more than tactical nuance, with Weymouth's composure from the spot proving decisive.

Turning Point

The penalty shootout, where Weymouth converted three spot-kicks to Hartpury University's two, decided the match.

Man of the Match

Weymouth Penalty Takers

Held their nerve in the decisive shootout to secure progression.

Hartpury University vs Weymouth: Match Preview

Both Hartpury University and Weymouth enter this FA Trophy clash off emphatic opening-round wins, with Hartpury dispatching Exmouth 4-1 and Weymouth hammering Melksham Town 5-1. Recent form slightly favours the visitors, who have two wins in their last five and have avoided defeat more consistently than Hartpury, who failed to score in two of their last five outings. With no league table or H2H context, both sides' early cup form and last season's closing results provide the main reference points.

The statistical matchup leans towards goals. Hartpury's last five matches average 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded, while Weymouth's equivalent figures are 2.4 scored and 1.4 conceded. Both teams' only competitive fixtures this season cleared the 2.5 goal line comfortably. Neither side has kept a clean sheet in their sole cup outing, and both have shown a tendency towards BTTS (three of last five for each). The lack of detailed shot or set-piece data limits deeper tactical inference, but the raw scoring rates suggest open play.

Model projections favour Weymouth, primarily on the strength of their attack and slightly more reliable recent record. The likeliest scenario is an away win in a match featuring at least three goals, with Weymouth's superior firepower overcoming a Hartpury side that has shown both scoring potential and vulnerability.

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Hartpury University1.40

Expected goals ยท model says 1.40

Weymouth1.75

Expected goals ยท model says 1.75

Win Probability
Hartpury University 31% Draw 23% Weymouth 46%

Over 2.5 Goals

61%

BTTS: Yes

62%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 1-2 ยท 0-1

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Hartpury University vs Weymouth Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
28%
27%
45%
Hartpury University 28%Draw 27%Weymouth 45%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
62%
38%
Over 2.5 62%Under 2.5 38%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Hartpury University vs Weymouth that most previews miss.

  • 1Weymouth have scored five goals in two of their last five matches, averaging 2.4 per game in that span.
  • 2Hartpury University have failed to score in 40% of their last five matches, despite a 4-1 win in their most recent outing.
  • 3Both teams' only competitive matches this season finished over 2.5 goals, with a combined 10 goals scored.

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The Case For This Hartpury University vs Weymouth Prediction

Statistical rates point to a moderately high-scoring tie, with Weymouth's attack trending stronger than Hartpury's based on recent and season-long output. The away side's superior scoring rate and marginally tighter defensive record tip the balance.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • โ†’Weymouth average 2.4 goals scored per game across their last five matches, compared to Hartpury's 1.4.

Match Context

  • โ†’Both teams' only competitive matches this season ended with five or more total goals.
  • โ†’Hartpury have failed to score in two of their last five, while Weymouth have only one such blank.

How Hartpury University and Weymouth Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Hartpury University vs Weymouth Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games.

Hartpury UniversityHartpury Universitylast 5 matches

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WeymouthWeymouthlast 5 matches

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Weymouth's recent form is underpinned by two high-scoring wins in their last five, including a 5-1 FA Trophy victory, and only one defeat. Hartpury University are less consistent, with two losses and two games without scoring in their last five, but they did open their cup campaign with an emphatic 4-1 win.

Hartpury University vs Weymouth โ€” Last 2 Matches

Hartpury UniversityHartpury UniversityLast 2 results
L2-3
W4-1
Lvs Weymouth2-3
Wvs Exmouth4-1

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season
WeymouthWeymouthLast 2 results
W3-2
W5-1
W@ Hartpury University3-2
Wvs Melksham Town5-1

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season

What History Says: Hartpury University vs Weymouth

There is no head-to-head data available for this fixture, so no direct matchup trends or recurring scorelines can be referenced.

Hartpury University vs Weymouth Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

0

Hartpury University wins

0

Draws

1

Weymouth wins

0%0% draws100%
12 Sept 26Hartpury University vs Weymouth2-3

Things to Watch: Hartpury University vs Weymouth

  • โš ๏ธNo league standings or head-to-head data available, increasing uncertainty about relative team strength.
  • โš ๏ธVery limited season sample sizeโ€”only one competitive match each.
  • โš ๏ธNo bookmaker odds available, so value assessment is limited.

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Final Verdict

Hartpury University 1โ€“2 Weymouth

The model projects a 2-1 win for Weymouth, driven by their higher recent scoring rate (2.4 goals per game over the last five) and greater consistency in finding the net. The main risk comes from the extremely limited competitive sampleโ€”just one cup match each this seasonโ€”so any strong form signal is tentative.

Hartpury University vs Weymouth: Common Questions

Who will win Hartpury University vs Weymouth?

Weymouth are modelled as 45% likely winners, compared to 28% for Hartpury University and 27% for the draw. This edge is based on Weymouth's stronger recent scoring output and fewer blanks in the last five matches.

Will both teams score in Hartpury University vs Weymouth?

There is a 54% probability for both teams to score, as both sides have seen BTTS in three of their last five matches and neither kept a clean sheet in their only competitive game this season.

Is over 2.5 goals likely in Hartpury University vs Weymouth?

The model gives a 62% probability to over 2.5 goals, supported by both teams' recent matches averaging over 2.5 and their only competitive games this season ending 4-1 and 5-1.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Hartpury University vs Weymouth: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline โ€” season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 5 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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