Ashford Town (Middlesex) vs Bearsted preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
The Robert Parker Stadium Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
FA Cup
Ashford Town (Middlesex) Ashford Town (Middlesex)
Bearsted Bearsted
KICKOFF : Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
Extra Preliminary Round

CONTEXT

Ashford Town (Middlesex) welcomes Bearsted to The Robert Parker Stadium for an FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round clash in the 2026/2027 campaign. Both sides enter with identical power scores of 50, leaving no clear edge on paper. The hosts carry a slight designation as the stronger unit despite the balanced metrics. Limited recent form data leaves questions about current momentum for either outfit. Venue familiarity could play a role for the Middlesex based club as they look to advance. Bearsted travels with its own ambitions in this domestic cup fixture. Early stage encounters often hinge on organization and individual moments rather than established patterns. Preparation time remains short for both participants ahead of this opener.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Power scores sit level at 50 for both teams with zero advantage points recorded.
  • Form: Form scores register at zero for Ashford Town (Middlesex) and Bearsted alike.
  • Squad: Ashford Town (Middlesex) receives designation as the stronger squad overall.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable due to absent performance indicators.
  • Transition: Transition play details stay unspecified from current data inputs.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data applied throughout.
  • xVariable: Expected variable insights lack sufficient underlying numbers for evaluation.
  • Market: Ashford Town (Middlesex) 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Bearsted 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
Ashford Town (Middlesex) Ashford Town (Middlesex)
Ashford Town (Middlesex)
VS
Bearsted Bearsted
Bearsted
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 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
Ashford Town (Middlesex)
Bearsted
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.

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Ashford Town (Middlesex) — Opponent-weighted form score
Bearsted — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Ashford Town (Middlesex) Bearsted

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Ashford Town (Middlesex) Ashford Town (Middlesex) Home
0 matches
Bearsted Bearsted Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T00:43:14+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 FA Cup, England · Extra Preliminary Round
Stadium
The Robert Parker Stadium
Capacity
2550
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

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Andray Baptiste
Andray Baptiste Goalkeeper
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Paul Burgess
Paul Burgess Goalkeeper
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Jack Franks
Jack Franks Goalkeeper
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Darrell Ellams
Darrell Ellams Defender
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Martynas Butkus
Martynas Butkus Defender
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Russell Canderton
Russell Canderton Defender
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Akwasi Edusei
Akwasi Edusei Defender
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Seb Jones
Seb Jones Defender
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Jim Mann
Jim Mann Defender
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Rico Morris
Rico Morris Defender
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Spencer Taffurelli
Spencer Taffurelli Midfielder
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Tom Kanek
Tom Kanek Midfielder
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Arafat Kabiuye
Arafat Kabiuye Midfielder
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Kien Millington
Kien Millington Midfielder

Squad ▼

No data available

CONCLUSION

The fixture at The Robert Parker Stadium sets up an even contest between two sides lacking recent form markers. Ashford Town (Middlesex) holds nominal status as the stronger entity yet faces a motivated visitor in Bearsted. Cup competitions at this preliminary level frequently reward disciplined structure and quick adaptation. Both teams must navigate unknown quantities without established league positions or records to reference. Venue conditions may influence proceedings as the hosts seek progression. Bearsted arrives intent on causing an upset in unfamiliar surroundings. Limited statistical depth places emphasis on on field execution over pre match projections. Advancement hinges on collective effort and capitalizing on fleeting opportunities.