Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley Predictions

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FA CupFA Cup · England
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Hemel Hempstead Town

Hemel Hempstead Town

Full Time

0 - 0

AI predicted 1 - 1

Wingate & Finchley

Wingate & Finchley

🗓️ Saturday, 19 Sept 2026 at 15:00 BST (venue time) · 14:00 UTC (your time)

Win Probability (1X2)

Hemel Hempstead Town 38%Draw 36%Wingate & Finchley 26%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5

Match Result

5.5/10

Stalemate in the Cup: Hemel Hempstead and Wingate & Finchley Share the Spoils

Hemel Hempstead Town and Wingate & Finchley played out a 1-1 draw in their FA Cup clash, with neither side able to find a decisive winner. Both teams battled hard in a closely contested encounter, but ultimately had to settle for a share of the spoils as the final whistle blew. Despite the lack of detailed match statistics, the result reflects a balanced contest where both sides managed to find the net but could not assert dominance. With no cards shown and both teams scoring once, the match was played in good spirit, but lacked the cutting edge required to progress outright in the cup.

🔮 AI Prediction Report

PSYCHIC MODE

Predicted

1 - 1

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Actual

1 - 1

❌Result
❌BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
✅Score

💰 Bet Results1/1 hit

under/over 2.5 goals — under
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Key Moments

Unknown' — Goal

Hemel Hempstead Town open the scoring.

Unknown' — Goal

Wingate & Finchley equalize to level the match.

Hemel Hempstead Town

Hemel Hempstead Town

6.5/10

Hemel Hempstead Town matched their opponents stride for stride, finding the net once and keeping discipline throughout the 90 minutes. The hosts showed resilience and composure, avoiding any bookings and ensuring the tie remained competitive until the end. However, with no further data on shots or possession, it's clear that while they were able to breach the Wingate & Finchley defence, they were unable to press home their advantage or carve out a winning margin.

Key Players

Unknown: Scored Hemel Hempstead Town's only goal.

Strengths

Disciplined defendingAbility to find the net

Weaknesses

Unable to secure the winLack of decisive attacking impetus
Wingate & Finchley

Wingate & Finchley

6.5/10

Wingate & Finchley matched Hemel Hempstead Town in both effort and output, scoring once and maintaining a clean disciplinary record. Their ability to respond to the home side's challenge ensured they left with a deserved draw. Without further statistical insight, their performance can be characterized as solid but unspectacular—doing enough to stay in the tie but not quite enough to claim victory.

Key Players

Unknown: Scored Wingate & Finchley's only goal.

Strengths

Resilient mentalityDisciplined play

Weaknesses

Lack of attacking threat to win the matchUnable to capitalize on opportunities

Tactical Analysis

With no lineups or formation data available, both teams appeared to approach the match with a balanced mindset, focusing on discipline and organization. The absence of cards suggests a fair contest with minimal tactical fouling or aggressive pressing. Both sides managed to score, indicating some attacking intent, but the lack of a winner points to evenly matched tactical setups and perhaps a conservative approach in the latter stages.

Turning Point

Wingate & Finchley's equalizer, which ensured the match ended level and denied Hemel Hempstead Town a home victory.

Man of the Match

Unknown

Scored a crucial goal for his team in a tightly contested cup tie.

Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley: Match Preview

Both Hemel Hempstead Town and Wingate & Finchley enter this FA Cup tie with mixed recent results and limited momentum. Hemel Hempstead have not won in their last four, drawing their last two matches and scoring just once in each. Wingate & Finchley, meanwhile, have won two of their last three in all competitions, including a 2-0 away win in the previous FA Cup round, but their overall form string (WDLWW) reflects some inconsistency. With neither side in dominant form and no clear league table reference, the stakes are high for progression but the balance of play is difficult to separate.

From a statistical perspective, both teams' recent matches have been low-scoring. Hemel Hempstead Town average just 0.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded across their last five, while Wingate & Finchley average 1.4 for and 1.2 against. The away side has kept three clean sheets in that span, but also shipped four in a single outing, highlighting volatility. First-half goals have been scarce, with just five combined in the opening 45 minutes across both teams' last five matches. The lack of shot, possession, and set-piece data makes it difficult to identify a clear tactical edge, but the numbers suggest a tight, risk-averse contest.

Given the modest attacking rates and recent draw tendencies, the model expects a cautious affair with few clear chances. Under 2.5 goals is favoured, and a 1-1 draw emerges as the likeliest outcome based on both teams' scoring and conceding distributions. The contest could hinge on a single lapse, but the statistical shape points to a balanced, low-scoring match.

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Win Probability
Hemel Hempstead Town 41% Draw 29% Wingate & Finchley 31%

Over 2.5 Goals

38%

BTTS: Yes

44%

Likely Scores

1-0 · 1-1 · 0-0

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Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
38%
36%
26%
Hemel Hempstead Town 38%Draw 36%Wingate & Finchley 26%
Both Teams to Score
48%
52%
Yes 48%No 52%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
41%
59%
Over 2.5 41%Under 2.5 59%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley that most previews miss.

  • 1Hemel Hempstead Town have failed to score in two of their last five matches and have not kept a clean sheet in their last four.
  • 2Wingate & Finchley have kept three clean sheets in their last five, but conceded four goals in a single home match during that run.
  • 3Across both teams' last five matches, only five first-half goals have been scored, indicating a slow start is likely.

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The Case For This Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley Prediction

Goal output has been modest for both Hemel Hempstead Town and Wingate & Finchley across recent matches, with neither side averaging more than 1.4 goals scored per game in their last five outings. Hemel Hempstead Town have struggled for momentum, registering just one win in their last five, while Wingate & Finchley arrive on the back of a solid away win but have also shown inconsistency. The data points to a closely matched contest, with both teams showing similar defensive vulnerabilities but neither attack consistently breaking games open. Statistically, Hemel Hempstead Town have conceded 1.4 goals per game in their last five, but Wingate & Finchley have only managed 1.4 goals per game themselves in that time. The away side's defensive record is slightly stronger recently, with three clean sheets in five, but their attacking output has been inconsistent, failing to score in one of those matches. The first half has tended to be tight, with only five combined first-half goals across both teams' last five matches. Set-piece and discipline data is lacking, but neither side has shown a strong trend for high cards or corners. Given the low scoring averages and the recent prevalence of draws (Hemel Hempstead Town have drawn their last two), the model expects a cautious, balanced match that is more likely to be decided by a single goal or remain level. The most probable outcome is a 1-1 draw, with under 2.5 goals slightly favoured due to both teams' recent scoring and concession rates.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Hemel Hempstead Town average just 0.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game over their last five matches.
  • →Wingate & Finchley have kept three clean sheets in their last five but also conceded four in a single match during that span.

Match Context

  • →Both teams have seen under 2.5 goals in the majority of their recent fixtures.

How Hemel Hempstead Town and Wingate & Finchley Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley Goalscorer Form

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

Hemel Hempstead TownHemel Hempstead Townlast 5 matches
R. Campbell
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

J. Steele
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

D. Longe-King
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Wingate & FinchleyWingate & Finchleylast 5 matches
A. Chukwu
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

B. Cracknell
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. Nzala
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Hemel Hempstead Town's recent form has been patchy, with two draws and two defeats in their last four, scoring only twice in that run. Wingate & Finchley have fared slightly better, winning two of their last three and keeping three clean sheets in their last five, though they have also shown defensive vulnerability with a four-goal concession in one match. Both sides arrive with inconsistent momentum and limited attacking output.

Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley — Last 5 Matches

Hemel Hempstead TownHemel Hempstead TownLast 5 results
D0-0
D1-1
L0-2
L1-3
W2-1
D@ Ebbsfleet United0-0
Dvs Farnham Town1-1
L@ Folkestone Invicta0-2
Lvs Weston-super-Mare1-3
W@ Salisbury2-1
Wingate & FinchleyWingate & FinchleyLast 2 results
W2-0
D0-0
W@ Felixstowe & Walton Utd2-0
Dvs Felixstowe & Walton Utd0-0

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
  • +100% clean sheet rate this season

What History Says: Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley

The only recent meeting between these sides was a 4-2 win for Hemel Hempstead Town in January 2019 in the FA Trophy. Given the time elapsed and changes in squad composition, this result has limited relevance to the current fixture, but it does show that goals have been possible in past encounters.

Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

1

Hemel Hempstead Town wins

0

Draws

0

Wingate & Finchley wins

100%0% draws0%
12 Jan 19Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley4-2

Things to Watch: Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value and expected value cannot be calculated.
  • ⚠️Lack of season-long league data for Hemel Hempstead Town and incomplete away record for Wingate & Finchley limits confidence in modelling home/away splits.
  • ⚠️No set-piece, shot, or discipline data available for either side; corners and cards estimates are based on league averages.

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Final Verdict

Hemel Hempstead Town 1–1 Wingate & Finchley

The model projects a 1-1 draw, driven by both sides' low scoring rates and the prevalence of draws in Hemel Hempstead Town's recent form. The strongest data point is the combined average of just 1.1 goals scored per team per game over the last five matches. The biggest risk is that one side capitalises on defensive volatility—particularly Wingate & Finchley's tendency to alternate between clean sheets and heavy concessions.

Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley: Common Questions

Who will win Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley?

The probabilities are closely matched, with Hemel Hempstead Town at 38%, draw at 36%, and Wingate & Finchley at 26%. The most likely outcome is a draw, reflecting both sides' recent form and low scoring rates.

Will both teams score in Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley?

There is a 48% chance that both teams will score, based on recent averages and the number of matches where both have found the net. The model leans slightly towards at least one side failing to score.

Is under 2.5 goals likely in Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley?

Under 2.5 goals is favoured at 59% probability, as both teams average fewer than 1.5 goals scored per game and have shown defensive solidity in recent matches.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Hemel Hempstead Town vs Wingate & Finchley: 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: 12 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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