Warrington Town vs Ashton United Predictions

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FA TrophyFA Trophy · England
high confidence
Warrington Town

Warrington Town

Full Time

2 - 3

AI predicted 2 - 1

Ashton United

Ashton United

🗓️ Saturday, 26 Sept 2026 at 15:00 BST (venue time) · 14:00 UTC (your time)

Win Probability (1X2)

Warrington Town 44%Draw 30%Ashton United 26%

Best Value Pick

BTTS: Yes

Match Result

6/10

Ashton United Edge Warrington Town on Penalties After Dramatic FA Trophy Clash

In a pulsating FA Trophy encounter, Ashton United emerged victorious over Warrington Town, prevailing 3-2 on penalties after a fiercely contested match finished level in regulation time. Both sides battled tooth and nail, but neither could find a decisive breakthrough before the lottery of spot kicks determined the outcome. The tension was palpable as players from both teams stepped up to the spot, but Ashton United held their nerve to progress to the next round. The match was a testament to the competitive spirit of both clubs, with momentum swinging back and forth throughout. Despite the lack of detailed match statistics, the evenly matched scoreline and the need for penalties highlight just how closely fought this tie was. Ultimately, Ashton United's composure from twelve yards proved the difference on a dramatic afternoon.

🔥 AI Prediction Report

CERTIFIED W

Predicted

2 - 1

⚡

Actual

2 - 3

❌Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results2/2 hit

btts — yes
✅
over_under_2_5 — over
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Key Moments

FT' — End of regulation

The match ends level, sending the tie to penalties after a hard-fought contest.

PEN' — Penalty Shootout

Ashton United win 3-2 on penalties, holding their nerve to advance in the FA Trophy.

Warrington Town

Warrington Town

6.5/10

Warrington Town showed plenty of resilience and determination, matching Ashton United stride for stride throughout the match. Their ability to reach the penalty shootout underlines their defensive solidity and fighting spirit, even if they ultimately fell short at the final hurdle. The home side will rue missed opportunities to seal the win in normal time but can take pride in their battling performance.

Strengths

Defensive organizationResilience under pressure

Weaknesses

Lack of clinical finishingUnable to convert chances in open play
Ashton United

Ashton United

7/10

Ashton United demonstrated grit and composure, especially when the match went to penalties. Their ability to keep their nerve in the shootout was commendable, and they showed flashes of attacking intent during the match. While they couldn't break down Warrington Town in open play, their mental strength in the decisive moments ensured their progression.

Strengths

Composure in high-pressure situationsSolid defensive display

Weaknesses

Struggled to create clear-cut chancesReliance on penalties to progress

Tactical Analysis

With lineups and formations unavailable, it is clear from the scoreline and the need for penalties that both teams prioritized defensive solidity and organization. The match likely saw both sides cancel each other out in midfield, with few clear-cut opportunities. The lack of bookings suggests a disciplined approach from both teams, focusing on structure rather than aggressive pressing or risk-taking. The tension of knockout football was evident, with neither side able to seize the initiative in open play.

Turning Point

The penalty shootout was the definitive turning point, as Ashton United's composure from the spot proved decisive.

Man of the Match

Ashton United Penalty Takers

Held their nerve under immense pressure to secure victory in the shootout.

Warrington Town vs Ashton United: Match Preview

Warrington Town enter this FA Trophy fixture with a mixed recent run, showing a form string of LWDWD but averaging 2.2 goals scored per match across their last five. Ashton United, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency, picking up just one win in the same period and failing to score in two of their last five. With both sides lacking clean sheets and league table data unavailable, momentum and recent goal output take on added importance.

Statistically, Warrington Town’s attack has been more reliable, having scored in every one of their last five matches and netting four against Shildon AFC in the FA Cup. Ashton United’s defensive frailty is apparent, conceding 1.6 goals per game recently and keeping no clean sheets. Both teams have seen frequent BTTS outcomes—four of five for Warrington, three of five for Ashton—suggesting defensive lapses on both sides. The head-to-head record is balanced but leans slightly to the home side in recent years, with Warrington winning two of the last three at home.

The model expects an open contest, with both teams likely to find the net and the home side’s superior attacking numbers tipping the balance. The most probable scenario is a 2-1 home win, driven by Warrington’s consistent scoring and Ashton’s inability to keep teams out. However, the lack of granular data and the cup context introduce some volatility, with a high-scoring draw not out of the question.

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Warrington Town1.65

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Ashton United1.25

Expected goals · model says 1.25

Win Probability
Warrington Town 47% Draw 24% Ashton United 29%

Over 2.5 Goals

55%

BTTS: Yes

58%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 2-1 · 1-0

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Warrington Town vs Ashton United Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
44%
30%
26%
Warrington Town 44%Draw 30%Ashton United 26%
Both Teams to Score
62%
38%
Yes 62%No 38%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
58%
42%
Over 2.5 58%Under 2.5 42%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Warrington Town vs Ashton United that most previews miss.

  • 1Warrington Town have scored in all of their last five matches, averaging 2.2 goals per game.
  • 2Only one of the last ten head-to-head meetings ended goalless, with six of ten seeing both teams score.
  • 3Ashton United have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last five matches, conceding at least once each time.

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The Case For This Warrington Town vs Ashton United Prediction

Both sides approach this FA Trophy tie with recent defensive vulnerabilities and a tendency for open games, as evidenced by their last five match averages. Warrington Town’s attack has been more productive, while Ashton United have struggled for clean sheets. The underlying rates point to a contest with goals at both ends, with the home side’s marginally stronger scoring record likely to be decisive.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Head-to-head history is balanced, but recent meetings have trended towards home wins and both teams scoring.

Defence

  • →Warrington Town average 2.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game in their last five matches.
  • →Ashton United have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five and have conceded at least once in every game.

How Warrington Town and Ashton United Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Warrington Town vs Ashton United Goalscorer Form

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

Warrington TownWarrington Townlast 5 matches
J. Goodwin
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

C. Edwards
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Ashton UnitedAshton Unitedlast 5 matches
J. Johnson
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Warrington Town approach this fixture in better attacking form, scoring at least once in each of their last five and averaging 2.2 goals per game. Ashton United, by contrast, have lost three of their last five and failed to score in two, highlighting a lack of consistency up front. Both sides, however, have been vulnerable defensively, with just one clean sheet between them in their last ten combined matches.

Warrington Town vs Ashton United — Last 1 Matches

Warrington TownWarrington TownLast 1 results
L2-3
Lvs Ashton United2-3

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.4 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season
Ashton UnitedAshton UnitedLast 1 results
W3-2
W@ Warrington Town3-2

Strengths

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

Concerns

  • −4/5 losses in last 5 — poor form
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: Warrington Town vs Ashton United

The head-to-head record is finely poised, with Warrington Town holding a slight edge at four wins to Ashton United’s three in the last ten meetings. Recent encounters have tended to favour the home side, and only one of the last five matchups ended without a goal. Draws are not uncommon, but the overall trend is towards decisive outcomes.

Warrington Town vs Ashton United Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

4

Warrington Town wins

2

Draws

4

Ashton United wins

40%20% draws40%
26 Sept 26Warrington Town vs Ashton United2-3
7 Feb 26Ashton United vs Warrington Town1-0
28 Oct 25Warrington Town vs Ashton United2-1
26 Jul 24Ashton United vs Warrington Town0-1
8 Apr 23Warrington Town vs Ashton United3-0
27 Aug 22Ashton United vs Warrington Town2-1

Things to Watch: Warrington Town vs Ashton United

  • ⚠️No season-long league form or home/away splits are available due to incomplete data.
  • ⚠️Absence of shot, possession, and set-piece statistics limits the ability to model chance creation and defensive solidity.
  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds provided, so value analysis is limited to probability estimates.

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Final Verdict

Warrington Town 2–1 Ashton United

The model calls this 2-1 to Warrington Town, with the strongest data point being their 2.2 goals per game average over the last five matches and Ashton United’s run of five matches without a clean sheet. The main risk is the lack of detailed season data, which could mask recent improvements or tactical shifts, but the balance of recent scoring rates points to a narrow home win with both sides on the scoresheet.

Warrington Town vs Ashton United: Common Questions

Who will win Warrington Town vs Ashton United?

Warrington Town are marginal favourites with a 44% win probability, while Ashton United have a 26% chance and the draw stands at 30%. This edge comes from Warrington’s stronger recent scoring rate and home advantage in the head-to-head.

Will both teams score in Warrington Town vs Ashton United?

Both teams to score has a 62% probability, supported by four of Warrington’s last five and three of Ashton’s last five matches seeing BTTS, alongside both sides’ recent defensive lapses.

How many goals are expected in Warrington Town vs Ashton United?

There is a 58% chance of over 2.5 goals, with Warrington Town’s matches averaging four goals and Ashton United’s averaging three over their last five, indicating a likely open game.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Warrington Town vs Ashton United: 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: 19 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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