Leatherhead vs Yeovil Town Predictions
FA Cup · England
Leatherhead
Full Time
3 - 3
AI predicted 0 - 2
Yeovil Town
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Yeovil Town Win
Match Result
8.5/10Late Drama as Leatherhead and Yeovil Town Share Six-Goal FA Cup Thriller
Leatherhead and Yeovil Town delivered an unforgettable FA Cup clash at Fetcham Grove, playing out a pulsating 3-3 draw that saw all six goals arrive in a breathless second half. After a goalless opening period, Yeovil Town surged ahead with two quickfire goals after the break, only for Leatherhead to mount a stunning comeback with three goals in eight minutes late on. Just as the home fans began to dream of a famous upset, Yeovil struck back in the dying moments to snatch a dramatic draw and force a replay. The match was a tale of two halves: Yeovil looked in control after goals in the 46th and 58th minutes, but Leatherhead's resilience shone through as they stormed ahead with strikes in the 79th, 83rd, and 87th minutes. However, Yeovil's late equalizer in the 89th minute ensured the spoils were shared after a frenetic finale, leaving both sides with plenty to reflect on before the replay.
💀 AI Prediction Report
DOWN BADPredicted
0 - 2
Actual
3 - 3
💰 Bet Results0/2 hit
Key Moments
46' — Goal
Yeovil Town take the lead immediately after halftime.
58' — Goal
Yeovil Town double their advantage, seemingly taking control.
79' — Goal
Leatherhead pull one back, igniting hopes of a comeback.
83' — Goal
Leatherhead equalize, sending the home crowd into raptures.
87' — Goal
Leatherhead complete a remarkable turnaround to lead 3-2.
89' — Goal
Yeovil Town snatch a late equalizer to force a replay.
Unknown' — Yellow Card
Leatherhead receive the only booking of the match.
Leatherhead
Leatherhead showed tremendous character, overturning a two-goal deficit with a remarkable late surge that nearly secured a famous victory. Despite a quiet first half, the home side came alive in the final quarter, scoring three times in quick succession and putting Yeovil under immense pressure. Their attacking verve was matched by a spirited defensive effort, though they will rue conceding so late to deny themselves a memorable win.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town will feel both relieved and frustrated after letting a two-goal lead slip before salvaging a draw at the death. Their early second-half goals put them in a commanding position, but defensive frailties were exposed as Leatherhead mounted their comeback. Nevertheless, their persistence paid off with a dramatic late equalizer, keeping their FA Cup hopes alive.
Key Players
Strengths
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Tactical Analysis
With no specific lineups available, both teams appeared to favor attacking intent, especially in the second half. Yeovil Town's sharpness after the interval suggested a tactical tweak, perhaps pressing higher and exploiting Leatherhead's defensive lines. Leatherhead, meanwhile, responded with a more direct approach in the final 15 minutes, flooding forward and capitalizing on Yeovil's defensive disarray. The flurry of late goals points to both sides pushing numbers forward, leaving themselves exposed at the back but creating a spectacle for the neutral. Set pieces and quick transitions played a key role, with momentum shifting rapidly in a chaotic closing period.
Turning Point
Leatherhead's first goal in the 79th minute, which sparked a three-goal blitz and turned the game on its head.
Man of the Match
Leatherhead Goal Scorer (87')
Scored the goal that completed Leatherhead's stunning comeback and nearly secured victory.
Leatherhead vs Yeovil Town: Match Preview
Leatherhead approach this FA Cup tie off a mixed run, with a recent 0-3 defeat to Chatham Town exposing their defensive limitations at step three. Their cup campaign has been built on narrow wins and clean sheets against lower-tier opposition, but a return of just one goal in their last two matches signals a blunt attack. Yeovil Town, meanwhile, arrive off a 6-0 demolition of Boston United and have scored 13 goals in their last five, conceding only three. The visitors' recent form string of WDWWD underlines both attacking potency and resilience.
The statistical matchup is stark: Yeovil's last five average of 2.6 goals scored per game dwarfs Leatherhead's 1.0, and the visitors have failed to score in none of those games. Leatherhead's defensive record—three clean sheets in five—is undermined by a 1.2 goals conceded average, heavily skewed by their most recent heavy defeat. With Leatherhead's matches trending under 2.5 goals (just 33% over), and Yeovil's ability to shut down weaker sides, the goal environment projects as moderate, with the away side controlling territory and tempo.
The model expects Yeovil's attacking quality to eventually break down Leatherhead's resistance, most likely in the second half as the home side tire. A 2-0 away win is the likeliest outcome, with the visitors' superior scoring rates and defensive solidity suppressing both the upset and the likelihood of both teams scoring. The main risk comes from cup unpredictability and the lack of direct head-to-head data, but the underlying rates point clearly to Yeovil's progression.
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Over 2.5 Goals
47%
BTTS: Yes
44%
Likely Scores
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Leatherhead vs Yeovil Town Prediction Confidence at a Glance
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Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Leatherhead vs Yeovil Town that most previews miss.
- 1Leatherhead's matches have gone over 2.5 goals just once in their last three FA Cup games (33%).
- 2Yeovil Town have scored in every one of their last five, averaging 2.6 per match, and have kept two clean sheets in that span.
- 3Leatherhead have failed to score in two of their last five, including both home and away fixtures.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Leatherhead vs Yeovil Town(3)
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Match Result: Yeovil Town Win
Yeovil Town average 2.6 goals scored and just 0.6 conceded per game over their last five, while Leatherhead have failed to score in two of their last five and have not faced an attack of this calibre this season.
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BTTS: No
Leatherhead have failed to score in two of their last five and Yeovil Town have kept two clean sheets in their last five; the model gives BTTS: No a 72% probability.
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Leatherhead's matches have gone over 2.5 goals just 33% of the time this season, and Yeovil's cup tie profile suggests a controlled approach against lower-league opposition.
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The Case For This Leatherhead vs Yeovil Town Prediction
Yeovil Town's attack, averaging 2.6 goals per game over the last five, faces a Leatherhead side with a 100% clean sheet record in their three FA Cup outings but a much lower level of opposition. The gulf in scoring rates and the visitors' ability to control matches against weaker sides point to Yeovil dictating play, with Leatherhead likely to struggle for clear-cut chances. The statistical shape favours a low-scoring away win, with Yeovil's defensive solidity and Leatherhead's limited attacking output both suppressing the likelihood of a high-scoring contest.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Leatherhead have failed to score in two of their last five and average just 1.0 goal per game in that stretch.
Defence
- →Yeovil Town average 2.6 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per game over their last five matches.
- →Leatherhead's 100% clean sheet rate in the FA Cup has come against much weaker opposition than Yeovil.
How Leatherhead and Yeovil Town Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Leatherhead vs Yeovil Town Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.
Leatherheadlast 5 matchesNo scorer data yet — available after predictions are regenerated.
Yeovil Townlast 5 matchesNo scorer data yet — available after predictions are regenerated.
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Leatherhead's recent form is patchy, with a 0-3 defeat and two clean sheets in their last five, but a lack of goals—just one in their last two—raises concerns. Yeovil Town, in contrast, have scored 13 and conceded only three in their last five, including a 6-0 rout in their most recent outing, signalling clear upward momentum.
Things to Watch: Leatherhead vs Yeovil Town
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- ⚠️No head-to-head or standings data; relative league strength inferred from team levels and recent results.
- ⚠️Cup matches can produce volatility, especially with lower-league home sides, but the statistical gulf here is pronounced.
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Final Verdict
Leatherhead 0–2 Yeovil TownThe model projects a 2-0 win for Yeovil Town, with the visitors' 2.6 goals per game average over their last five and Leatherhead's limited attacking output the decisive factors. The greatest risk to this outcome is the potential for Leatherhead to raise their game at home in a cup setting, but the gulf in scoring rates and recent defensive records makes an upset statistically unlikely.
Leatherhead vs Yeovil Town: Common Questions
Who will win Leatherhead vs Yeovil Town?
Yeovil Town are strong favourites with a 62% probability of victory, based on their 2.6 goals per game scoring rate and Leatherhead's struggles against higher-level opposition.
Will both teams score in Leatherhead vs Yeovil Town?
The model gives a 28% probability to both teams scoring, reflecting Leatherhead's two blanks in their last five and Yeovil's two clean sheets in the same span.
Is under 2.5 goals a good bet for Leatherhead vs Yeovil Town?
Under 2.5 goals has a 52% model probability, supported by Leatherhead's 33% over 2.5 rate in the FA Cup and Yeovil's likely control of the match tempo.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Leatherhead vs Yeovil 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: 10 October 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.