Horsham vs Farnham Town Predictions

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National League - SouthNational League - South · England
high confidence
Horsham

Horsham

Full Time

1 - 2

AI predicted 1 - 0

Farnham Town

Farnham Town

🗓️ Saturday, 29 Aug 2026 at 15:00 BST (venue time) · 14:00 UTC (your time)📍 The Fusion Aviation Community Stadium, Horsham

Win Probability (1X2)

Horsham 47%Draw 33%Farnham Town 20%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5

Match Result

6.8/10

Farnham Town Edge Horsham in Hard-Fought Away Victory

Farnham Town secured a gritty 2-1 victory over Horsham at The Fusion Aviation Community Stadium, capitalizing on a strong first-half display to claim all three points in this National League - South encounter. The visitors struck first in the 16th minute, setting the tone for a competitive afternoon, before Horsham responded with an equalizer in the 27th. However, Farnham Town regained their lead just before the break with a crucial goal in the 42nd minute. Despite a spirited effort from Horsham in the second half, they were unable to find a way past a resolute Farnham defense. The match was not without its edge, as the referee brandished four yellow cards—three to the visitors and one to the hosts—highlighting the intensity of the contest. Ultimately, Farnham Town's clinical finishing and disciplined defending proved decisive.

💀 AI Prediction Report

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Predicted

1 - 0

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Actual

1 - 2

❌Result
❌BTTS
❌O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results0/2 hit

Under/Over 2.5 goals — Under 2.5
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1X2 — Horsham
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Both Teams to Score — No
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Key Moments

16' — Goal

Farnham Town take the lead with the opening goal.

27' — Goal

Horsham equalize, bringing the match level.

42' — Goal

Farnham Town restore their lead just before halftime.

Various' — Yellow Cards

Three Farnham Town players and one Horsham player are booked in a competitive contest.

Horsham

Horsham

6.5/10

Horsham showed plenty of fight, especially after falling behind early, and managed to level the score in the 27th minute. However, conceding again just before halftime left them chasing the game for much of the second half. Despite their efforts, they struggled to break down Farnham's organized defense and lacked the cutting edge in the final third to force an equalizer. The hosts maintained discipline, picking up just one yellow card, and kept the game competitive until the final whistle, but ultimately could not convert their opportunities into points.

Key Players

Horsham Goalscorer (27'): Scored Horsham's only goal, bringing them level in the first half.

Strengths

Resilience after conceding earlyMaintained discipline with only one yellow card

Weaknesses

Struggled to break down Farnham's defense in the second halfConceded at crucial moments
Farnham Town

Farnham Town

7.5/10

Farnham Town started brightly, taking the lead in the 16th minute and showing attacking intent throughout the first half. After being pegged back by Horsham, they responded well to restore their advantage before halftime. In the second half, Farnham focused on game management, absorbing pressure and using tactical fouls when necessary, as evidenced by their three yellow cards. Their ability to convert chances and defend their lead under pressure was key to their away victory, demonstrating both attacking efficiency and defensive solidity.

Key Players

Farnham Town Goalscorer (16'): Opened the scoring to give Farnham early momentum.
Farnham Town Goalscorer (42'): Scored the decisive goal just before halftime.

Strengths

Clinical finishing in the first halfDisciplined defensive performance after regaining the lead

Weaknesses

Accumulated three yellow cards, indicating disciplinary lapsesAllowed Horsham back into the game after taking the lead

Tactical Analysis

With both teams' formations unavailable, the match's tactical narrative was shaped by Farnham Town's early attacking intent and subsequent defensive organization. After taking the lead, Farnham pressed high and looked to exploit spaces, but once ahead for the second time, they dropped deeper, focusing on structured defending and disrupting Horsham's rhythm with tactical fouls. Horsham, meanwhile, responded well to adversity, pushing forward after falling behind but struggled to penetrate Farnham's compact shape in the second half. Substitutions and formation changes are unclear, but the pattern of play suggests Farnham were content to cede possession and protect their lead after halftime, while Horsham pressed for an equalizer but lacked the incisiveness required in the final third.

Turning Point

Farnham Town's second goal in the 42nd minute, restoring their lead just before halftime, proved decisive and shifted the momentum firmly in their favor.

Man of the Match

Farnham Town Goalscorer (42')

Scored the match-winning goal and led the line with composure in a crucial moment.

Horsham vs Farnham Town: Match Preview

Horsham enter this fixture unbeaten in league play, sitting sixth with five points from three matches and a perfect defensive record at home. Farnham Town, by contrast, have struggled for consistency, losing two of their opening three and ranking 17th, with a solitary away win their only bright spot. The early table suggests a gap in both form and defensive reliability.

Statistically, the shape of this match is defined by Horsham's ability to shut out opponents at The Fusion Aviation Community Stadium—two clean sheets from two home games and just one goal conceded in total. Farnham Town's attack has yet to find rhythm, averaging just 0.67 goals per game and failing to score in one of three league outings. Both teams' matches have skewed heavily under 2.5 goals, with only one of six combined league games breaking that mark. No meaningful set-piece or shooting data is available, but the clean sheet rates and failed-to-score counts point to a contest likely decided by a single goal.

The model projects a low-scoring affair, with Horsham's defensive rates and home advantage tilting the probabilities in their favour. The most likely outcomes are 1-0 or 0-0, as Farnham Town's away attack faces a disciplined Horsham back line. The primary risk is that early-season small samples may understate attacking potential, but the underlying rates support a cautious, defence-first prediction.

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Farnham Town0.65

Expected goals · model says 0.65

Win Probability
Horsham 48% Draw 31% Farnham Town 21%

Over 2.5 Goals

27%

BTTS: Yes

33%

Likely Scores

1-0 · 0-0 · 1-1

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Horsham vs Farnham Town Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
47%
33%
20%
Horsham 47%Draw 33%Farnham Town 20%
Both Teams to Score
29%
71%
Yes 29%No 71%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
28%
72%
Over 2.5 28%Under 2.5 72%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Horsham vs Farnham Town that most previews miss.

  • 1Horsham's league games have averaged just 1.33 total goals, with none exceeding two goals.
  • 2Farnham Town have scored only once before half-time in their three league matches.
  • 3Across both teams' six league games, five have finished under 2.5 goals.

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The Case For This Horsham vs Farnham Town Prediction

This fixture profiles as a low-scoring, tightly contested encounter, shaped by Horsham's defensive consistency and Farnham Town's modest attacking output. Horsham's home record and early-season defensive numbers set the statistical baseline, while Farnham's limited away threat and league position reinforce the model's conservative goal projection.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Horsham have not conceded a goal at home in league play (2 matches, 2 clean sheets).
  • →Farnham Town average just 0.67 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per league match.

Match Context

  • →Combined, these sides have seen under 2.5 goals in five of six league games this season.

How Horsham and Farnham Town Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Horsham vs Farnham Town Goalscorer Form

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

HorshamHorshamlast 5 matches
G. Luer
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

J. Hammond
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. Nadesan
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

C. Hester-Cook
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Farnham TownFarnham Townlast 5 matches
O. Dean
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

S. Evans
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

D. Sanders
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

T. Cook
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Horsham are unbeaten in league competition, with a 'WDD' form string and a standout defensive record—just one goal conceded and two home clean sheets. Farnham Town have been less consistent, losing two of their three league matches and scoring only twice, though they did claim a recent away win at Slough Town.

Horsham vs Farnham Town — Last 5 Matches

HorshamHorshamLast 5 results
L1-2
W2-1
W2-0
D0-0
D1-1
Lvs Farnham Town1-2
W@ Braintree2-1
Wvs Hampton & Richmond2-0
Dvs Salisbury0-0
D@ Torquay1-1
Farnham TownFarnham TownLast 5 results
W2-1
L2-4
W1-0
L1-2
L0-1
W@ Horsham2-1
Lvs Billericay Town2-4
W@ Slough Town1-0
L@ Dagenham & Redbridge1-2
Lvs AFC Totton0-1

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5

What History Says: Horsham vs Farnham Town

The sole recent head-to-head saw Horsham win 2-0 at home in the FA Trophy, echoing the current statistical edge in their favour. No other recent meetings are on record, but that result aligns with Horsham's defensive home trend.

Horsham vs Farnham Town Head-to-Head History

Last 2 meetings between these sides

1

Horsham wins

0

Draws

1

Farnham Town wins

50%0% draws50%
29 Aug 26Horsham vs Farnham Town1-2
15 Nov 25Horsham vs Farnham Town2-0

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Horsham vs Farnham Town

With bookmaker odds unavailable, explicit value edges cannot be calculated. However, the model's strong lean to under 2.5 goals (72%) and Horsham's defensive home bias would likely offer value if market prices implied a more open contest. The data-driven edge is clearest on low goal expectancy.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Horsham Win1.8047.0%-8.6%
Drawvalue3.7033.0%+6.0%
Farnham Town Win3.4020.0%-9.4%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.6728.0%-31.9%
Under 2.5value2.1572.0%+25.5%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.5729.0%-34.7%
Novalue2.2571.0%+26.6%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.70EV +0.221
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 2.15EV +0.548
Both Teams Score: No @ 2.25EV +0.597

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Things to Watch: Horsham vs Farnham Town

  • ⚠️Limited sample size: only three league matches per side, increasing variance in early-season rates.
  • ⚠️No shots, possession, or set-piece data available; model relies on goal and result rates.
  • ⚠️Absence of bookmaker odds prevents explicit value calculation.

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Final Verdict

Horsham 1–0 Farnham Town

The data points to a narrow Horsham win, most plausibly 1-0, underpinned by their 66.7% clean sheet rate and Farnham Town's limited attacking output. The strongest statistical anchor is Horsham's perfect defensive home record. The main risk is that early-season volatility or a single defensive lapse could swing the result or open the game up unexpectedly.

Horsham vs Farnham Town: Common Questions

Who will win Horsham vs Farnham Town?

Horsham are favoured, with the model assigning them a 47% chance of victory, compared to 20% for Farnham Town and a 33% probability of a draw. Horsham's unbeaten start and defensive home record underpin this edge.

Will there be over or under 2.5 goals in Horsham vs Farnham Town?

The model gives a 72% probability to under 2.5 goals, based on both teams' league matches averaging fewer than 1.7 goals combined and only one of six games going over this line.

Will both teams score in Horsham vs Farnham Town?

Both teams to score is rated at just 29%, with 71% for 'No'. Horsham have kept two clean sheets in three league matches, and Farnham Town have failed to score in one of three, making a shutout likely.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Horsham vs Farnham 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: 22 August 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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