Lutterworth Town vs Hereford Pegasus preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
FA Cup
Lutterworth Town LUTO
Hereford Pegasus HEPE
KICKOFF : Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
Extra Preliminary Round

CONTEXT

Lutterworth Town host Hereford Pegasus in the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup during the 2026/2027 campaign. Both sides enter with identical power scores of 50 and a zero point advantage, creating a balanced platform for this domestic cup fixture. Lutterworth Town is noted as the stronger team on available indicators yet the overall metrics show parity. No league positions apply in this early knockout stage and form records remain blank with zero scores recorded for either side. Last outings are unavailable, leaving current momentum difficult to gauge. Set piece and efficiency details carry low confidence levels with proxy information applied due to limited underlying data. This encounter marks the start of cup ambitions for both clubs in a season where progression offers valuable early momentum.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Both teams hold equal power scores of 50 with a zero point advantage.
  • Form: Neither side has a recorded last outing resulting in zero form scores.
  • Squad: Lutterworth Town is listed as the stronger team despite balanced power ratings.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for both teams ahead of the match.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not available in the provided fixture data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence and proxy usage for both sides.
  • xVariable: xVariable details remain absent given null efficiency and set piece values.
  • Market: Lutterworth Town 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Hereford Pegasus 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
Lutterworth Town Lutterworth Town
Lutterworth Town
VS
Hereford Pegasus Hereford Pegasus
Hereford Pegasus
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
Lutterworth Town
Hereford Pegasus
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
Lutterworth Town Opponent-weighted form score
Hereford Pegasus Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Lutterworth Town Hereford Pegasus

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Lutterworth Town LUTO Home
0 matches
Hereford Pegasus HEPE 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: 2026-08-01T00:38:06+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

The evenly matched power ratings suggest a tight contest where small margins could decide progression in this FA Cup opener. With no recent form to draw upon both teams will rely on squad organisation and individual quality to gain an edge. Lutterworth Town carries a slight designation as stronger yet the zero advantage indicates little separation on paper. Limited data on efficiency and set pieces means preparation will focus on general principles rather than specific trends. Supporters can anticipate a physical and direct encounter typical of early cup ties as each side seeks to advance. The outcome will likely hinge on execution in key moments and defensive resilience across the ninety minutes.