Worcester Raiders vs Ashby Ivanhoe preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
FA Cup
Worcester Raiders WORA
Ashby Ivanhoe ASIV
KICKOFF : Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
Extra Preliminary Round

CONTEXT

In the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup during the 2026/2027 season, Worcester Raiders face Ashby Ivanhoe in a match defined by complete structural parity. Both teams register identical power scores of 50 with a zero point advantage separating them, although Worcester Raiders are identified as the stronger side. Form scores sit at zero for each outfit while last outing details remain unavailable. No league positions or domestic form records are recorded for either side. Venue details are listed as N/A. Set piece analysis carries low confidence and relies on proxy data, with xG metrics unavailable across attack and defence categories for both clubs. This limited information base frames an even contest where basic team metrics offer the primary reference points ahead of kick off.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Both teams hold equal power scores of 50 points with no advantage.
  • Form: Form scores stand at zero for Worcester Raiders and Ashby Ivanhoe.
  • Squad: Worcester Raiders are designated as the stronger side.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both sides.
  • Transition: Transition data is not provided for either team.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with proxy information used.
  • xVariable: xG data is unavailable for both Worcester Raiders and Ashby Ivanhoe.
  • Market: Baseline split: Worcester Raiders 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Ashby Ivanhoe 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Worcester Raiders Worcester Raiders
Worcester Raiders
VS
Ashby Ivanhoe Ashby Ivanhoe
Ashby Ivanhoe
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
50
50
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Worcester Raiders
Ashby Ivanhoe
Power Score
50
50
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Worcester Raiders Opponent-weighted form score
Ashby Ivanhoe Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Worcester Raiders Ashby Ivanhoe

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Worcester Raiders WORA Home
1 matches
Ashby Ivanhoe ASIV Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
1
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
1
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T00:44:15+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 FA Cup, England · Extra Preliminary Round
Stadium
,
Capacity
N/A
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

CONCLUSION

With both teams evenly matched in power and lacking recent form indicators, the encounter between Worcester Raiders and Ashby Ivanhoe sets up an intriguing cup tie. The designation of Worcester Raiders as the stronger side provides a slight narrative edge, yet the zero power advantage underscores the competitive balance. Absence of detailed efficiency, transition, and set piece metrics leaves much to interpretation on the pitch. Fans can expect a match where basic structural elements play a key role in determining progression. As the season's early cup stage unfolds, this fixture highlights the unpredictable nature of domestic cup competitions at the preliminary level.