Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town Predictions
FA Trophy · England
Hastings United
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 1 - 2
Bognor Regis Town
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Bognor Regis Town Win
Match Result
7.2/10Hastings United Edge Bognor Regis Town on Penalties in FA Trophy Thriller
Hastings United progressed to the next round of the FA Trophy after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Bognor Regis Town, following a tense 2-2 draw in regulation time. With both sides locked at two goals apiece after ninety minutes, the match was ultimately decided from the spot, where Hastings held their nerve to clinch the win. Neither team could be separated during regular play, as both sides traded goals in a fiercely contested encounter. Despite the lack of detailed match statistics, the scoreline and the necessity of penalties underscored the evenly matched nature of the contest, with both teams showing resilience and attacking intent.
💪 AI Prediction Report
DECENT HITPredicted
1 - 2
Actual
2 - 1
💰 Bet Results1/2 hit
Key Moments
Unknown' — Goal
Hastings United score their first goal to take the lead.
Unknown' — Goal
Bognor Regis Town equalize to level the match.
Unknown' — Goal
Both teams trade further goals, ending regulation at 2-2.
FT' — Penalty Shootout
Hastings United win on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Hastings United
Hastings United showed grit and composure throughout the match, twice finding the net to keep pace with Bognor Regis Town. Their ability to handle the pressure of a penalty shootout ultimately proved decisive, as they converted their spot-kicks to secure victory. The hosts demonstrated strong character, bouncing back from setbacks and maintaining focus until the final whistle.
Key Players
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Bognor Regis Town
Bognor Regis Town matched their hosts blow for blow, finding the net twice and pushing the tie all the way to penalties. While they showed attacking threat and determination, they ultimately fell short in the shootout. Their performance was spirited, but the fine margins of knockout football proved costly.
Key Players
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Tactical Analysis
With the absence of detailed lineup and formation data, it is evident from the scoreline and the need for penalties that both teams adopted positive, attacking approaches. The match featured four goals in regulation, suggesting open play and a willingness from both sides to commit men forward. The lack of yellow or red cards indicates a contest played in good spirit and without excessive aggression. Ultimately, the match was decided by composure from the spot, with Hastings United demonstrating the mental strength required to prevail in a high-pressure shootout situation. Both teams can take positives from their attacking output, but defensive lapses on both sides kept the contest finely balanced.
Turning Point
The decisive penalty shootout, where Hastings United held their nerve to overcome Bognor Regis Town.
Man of the Match
Unknown
Converted a crucial penalty in the shootout to secure Hastings United's progression.
Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town: Match Preview
Hastings United come into this FA Trophy tie off a narrow 2-1 home win over Hendon, but their recent form string of WDWLL masks a blunt attack—three blanks in their last five matches. Bognor Regis Town, by contrast, arrive on the back of a 3-0 cup win and have put up 2.6 goals per game across their last five, failing to score in none. Both sides have just one competitive fixture under their belts this season, so friendlies make up much of the recent data, but Bognor's output has been consistently higher.
Statistically, the matchup tilts towards Bognor Regis Town's attack against a Hastings United defence conceding 1.4 per game in their last five. Hastings' home record is a single 2-1 win, while Bognor have yet to play away this season, but their overall clean sheet rate (2 in last 5) and attacking spread (goals in both halves, 13 in last 5) suggest they can travel well. Both teams have a 100% over 2.5 rate from their lone competitive matches, but H2H history is cagey: four draws in six and only one meeting with more than three goals.
The model expects Bognor Regis Town's superior scoring rate to be decisive, projecting a moderate goal environment but with the away side more likely to edge it. Hastings United's recent scoring droughts and reliance on home advantage are outweighed by Bognor's attacking consistency and defensive solidity in the early season.
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Expected goals · model says 1.35
Expected goals · model says 1.55
Over 2.5 Goals
55%
BTTS: Yes
58%
Likely Scores
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Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town Prediction Confidence at a Glance
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Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town that most previews miss.
- 1Bognor Regis Town have scored in every one of their last five matches, averaging 2.6 goals per game, while Hastings United have failed to score in three of five.
- 2Four of the last six head-to-head meetings have ended in draws, and only one has featured more than three goals.
- 3Both teams' only competitive matches this season went over 2.5 goals, but H2H history suggests a tighter contest.
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Match Result: Bognor Regis Town Win
Bognor Regis Town average 2.6 goals scored and just 1 conceded across their last five, and have not failed to score in any of those matches, while Hastings United have failed to score in three of their last five and concede 1.4 per game in that span.
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Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Both sides have seen 100% of their single competitive matches this season go over 2.5 goals, and their last five averages are 1.2 scored/1.4 conceded for Hastings and 2.6 scored/1 conceded for Bognor Regis Town, indicating a moderate probability for a higher-scoring game.
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The Case For This Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town Prediction
This fixture matches Hastings United, who have struggled to score consistently in recent outings, against a Bognor Regis Town side with a markedly higher attacking output in the same period. The underlying rate data points to Bognor Regis Town's attack as the key differentiator, with Hastings United's defensive record providing limited resistance.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Bognor Regis Town average 2.6 goals scored per game over their last five matches, with no failed-to-score results in that span.
Defence
- →Hastings United have failed to score in three of their last five matches and concede 1.4 goals per game on average in that stretch.
Match Context
- →Head-to-head record is tight, but Hastings United have not lost in six meetings, though four of those were draws.
How Hastings United and Bognor Regis Town Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.
Hastings Unitedlast 5 matchesNo scorer data yet — available after predictions are regenerated.
Bognor Regis Townlast 5 matchesScoring consistently
Regular contributor
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Bognor Regis Town arrive with clear attacking momentum, having scored 13 goals in their last five matches and kept two clean sheets. Hastings United's form is less convincing, with just one win in their last three and three matches without a goal in the same span.
Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town — Last 1 Matches
Strengths
- +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +Prolific attack — 2.6 goals/game (last 5)
- +100% clean sheet rate this season
- +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season
What History Says: Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town
Hastings United have not lost to Bognor Regis Town in their last six meetings, recording three wins and three draws. Notably, four of those matches ended level, and only one produced more than three goals, indicating a historically tight matchup.
Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town Head-to-Head History
Last 6 meetings between these sides
3
Hastings United wins
3
Draws
0
Bognor Regis Town wins
Things to Watch: Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value calculations and expected value cannot be determined.
- ⚠️Only one competitive match played for each side this season; most data is from friendlies or small samples.
- ⚠️No shots, corners, or possession data available, limiting granularity of attack/defence assessment.
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Final Verdict
Hastings United 1–2 Bognor Regis TownThe numbers point to a 2-1 away win for Bognor Regis Town, driven by their 2.6 goals per game average over the last five and a perfect record of scoring in that run. The single strongest data point is Hastings United's three blanks in their last five, highlighting their attacking limitations. The most plausible risk is the head-to-head trend—four draws in six—suggesting the matchup could again prove difficult to separate.
Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town: Common Questions
Who will win Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town?
The model gives Bognor Regis Town a 41% chance of victory, compared to 31% for Hastings United and 28% for the draw. Bognor Regis Town's stronger recent scoring rate is the main factor behind this edge.
Will both teams score in Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town?
Both teams to score is rated at 53%, with Hastings United averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded in their last five, while Bognor Regis Town have scored in every recent match. However, Hastings' three recent blanks temper confidence.
Is over 2.5 goals likely in Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town?
The probability for over 2.5 goals is 56%, supported by both teams' only competitive matches this season finishing above that line and Bognor Regis Town's high-scoring friendlies. Head-to-head history, however, has often been tighter.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Hastings United vs Bognor Regis Town: 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 — 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 — 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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