Mole Valley SCR vs Haywards Heath Town preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
FA Cup
Mole Valley SCRMVS
1 – 1
Haywards Heath TownHHT2
Full Time
Preliminary Round

CONTEXT

Mole Valley SCR faced Haywards Heath Town in an evenly contested match that concluded with a 1-1 scoreline. The first half ended goalless, reflecting a cautious approach from both sides. Despite being the stronger team, Mole Valley SCR could not secure a victory as the visitors held firm. The significant deviation observed for the home side highlighted unexpected challenges in their performance. Efficiency remained in line with overall patterns, though specific metrics were limited. The absence of red cards ensured a full complement of players throughout the ninety minutes. This result leaves both teams reflecting on missed opportunities in their respective campaigns. The draw came after a balanced second half where both teams managed to find the net once each. Possession and other advanced stats were not recorded, limiting deeper analysis. The outcome aligned with pre-match alignments in a way that surprised given the team strengths. Overall, the game showcased defensive resilience from Haywards Heath Town.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Structural deviation reached a significant level of 100 percent for Mole Valley SCR.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with overall patterns throughout the match.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals alignment could not be determined due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with pre-match alignments for both teams.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations stayed neutral with no differential recorded in the data.
  • Event impact: The 1-1 draw notably impacted the stronger team Mole Valley SCR.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued resulting in zero distortion to match dynamics.
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
No referee statistics available.
Mole Valley SCR Mole Valley SCR
Mole Valley SCR
VS
Haywards Heath Town Haywards Heath Town
Haywards Heath Town
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Phoenix Sports Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Little Common Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

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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
Mole Valley SCR
Haywards Heath Town
Power Score
50
50
League Position
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Global Rank
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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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Mole Valley SCR — Opponent-weighted form score
Haywards Heath Town — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Mole Valley SCR Haywards Heath Town

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Mole Valley SCR

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Haywards Heath Town

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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Mole Valley SCR ⚠ Proxy
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⚠ Proxy Haywards Heath Town
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Mole Valley SCR Haywards Heath Town
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Mole Valley SCR Haywards Heath Town
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Mole Valley SCR
Haywards Heath Town
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Mole Valley SCR
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Haywards Heath Town
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Mole Valley SCR Haywards Heath Town
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Mole Valley SCR 0.00
Haywards Heath Town 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Mole Valley SCR Haywards Heath Town
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Mole Valley SCR 0.00
Haywards Heath Town 0.00
Mole Valley SCR
Haywards Heath Town
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 FA Cup, England · Preliminary Round
Stadium
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Capacity
N/A
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Statistics

Possession
MVS
50%
HHT2
50%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1

Squad

Squad ▼

No data available

Squad ▼

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Kieron Rowe
Kieron Rowe Midfielder

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the 1-1 draw between Mole Valley SCR and Haywards Heath Town represents a point gained for the away side against the stronger opponents. The even halftime score set the tone for a competitive encounter that neither team could fully dominate. With no red cards affecting proceedings, the focus remained on tactical execution and efficiency which stayed consistent. The significant structural deviation for the home team underscores areas for improvement moving forward. This result may influence their standing in the league as they seek to convert such performances into wins. Both sides demonstrated determination, leading to a fair outcome that reflects the competitive nature of the fixture. Further matches will reveal if this alignment persists or if adjustments yield different results.