Ashington AFC vs Horden CW preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
FA Cup
Ashington AFC ASH
Horden CW HOCW
KICKOFF : Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
Extra Preliminary Round

CONTEXT

Ashington AFC meet Horden CW in the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup in the 2026/2027 season. Both sides register identical power scores of fifty points, pointing to a balanced encounter between the two teams. Ashington AFC is listed as the stronger side on overall metrics. No recent form records exist for either club and last outing details remain unavailable. League positions are not supplied while domestic status applies. Efficiency figures, transition data and set piece metrics all show limited availability with low confidence levels noted. Venue information is absent from the preview. This early cup fixture offers both teams a chance to advance in the competition with little prior statistical insight available to separate them.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Ashington AFC and Horden CW enter this fixture with identical power scores of 50.
  • Form: Neither side has recorded recent form data ahead of this encounter.
  • Squad: Ashington AFC is identified as the stronger team despite equal power ratings.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not available for this matchup.
  • Transition: Transition play data remains unavailable due to limited information.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used for both teams.
  • xVariable: Expected goal metrics are not available for either Ashington AFC or Horden CW.
  • Market: Projection split: Ashington AFC 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Horden CW 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
Ashington AFC Ashington AFC
Ashington AFC
VS
Horden CW Horden CW
Horden CW
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
Ashington AFC
Horden CW
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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vs
Ashington AFC — Opponent-weighted form score
Horden CW — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Ashington AFC Horden CW

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Ashington AFC ASH Home
0 matches
Horden CW HOCW 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: 2026-08-01T00:33:54+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

Squad

Squad ▼

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Karl Dryden
Karl Dryden Goalkeeper
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Kyle Hayes
Kyle Hayes Goalkeeper
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Darren Lough
Darren Lough Defender
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Damen Mullen
Damen Mullen Defender
—
Andrew Cartwright
Andrew Cartwright Defender
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Yannich Aziakonou
Yannich Aziakonou Defender
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Craig Spooner
Craig Spooner Defender
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Jordan Summerly
Jordan Summerly Defender
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Ryan Peter Robson McKinnon
Ryan Peter Robson McKinnon Defender
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Thomas Kalthoeber
Thomas Kalthoeber Defender
—
Liam Smith
Liam Smith Midfielder
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Robert Dale
Robert Dale Midfielder
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Lewis Ethan Suddick
Lewis Ethan Suddick Midfielder
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Danny Anderson
Danny Anderson Midfielder
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Paul Robinson
Paul Robinson Midfielder
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Karl Ross
Karl Ross Midfielder
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Luke Salmon
Luke Salmon Midfielder
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Benjamin Sampson
Benjamin Sampson Midfielder

Squad ▼

No data available

CONCLUSION

The match between Ashington AFC and Horden CW presents a level contest given matching power scores and the lack of recent form indicators. Ashington AFC holds a slight designation as the stronger side yet both teams face similar constraints from missing statistical depth. Limited insight into efficiency, transitions and set pieces places emphasis on general preparation and squad readiness. This Extra Preliminary Round tie in the FA Cup offers an early platform for progression where the outcome may hinge on individual performances rather than established patterns. Observers can expect a competitive opening to the cup campaign for these sides.