Bootle FC vs Northwich Victoria preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
Delta Taxis Stadium
FA Cup
Bootle FCBOO
Northwich VictoriaNOR
KICKOFF :
Preliminary Round Replays

CONTEXT

The FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay sees Bootle FC host Northwich Victoria at Delta Taxis Stadium in the 2026/2027 season. This domestic cup fixture offers both sides another chance to progress after their initial meeting ended level. Northwich Victoria arrives as the stronger side according to power metrics, holding a clear edge in overall team strength. Their form score also surpasses that of the hosts, suggesting better recent momentum heading into the contest. Bootle FC will look to leverage home advantage at their familiar venue to overcome the deficit in key indicators. The match represents an early test in the cup calendar where lower league outfits seek to make an impression. Limited additional metrics leave room for on-pitch surprises as the teams prepare for this decisive encounter.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Northwich Victoria holds an 8.9 point power score advantage over Bootle FC.
  • Form: Northwich Victoria posts a higher form score of 27.78 against Bootle FC's 16.67.
  • Squad: Squad composition details are unavailable for both teams ahead of the replay.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains null with no performance metrics supplied.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not recorded in the available pre-match information.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence with proxy data applied to both sides.
  • xVariable: Northwich Victoria is identified as the stronger team via power score evaluation.
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
Bootle FC A. Morgan
A. Morgan
VS
Northwich Victoria P. Moore
P. Moore
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.67
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Northwich Victoria Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Bootle FC Rank: D
Beverley Town Rank: W
Beverley Town Rank: D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 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.
23.33
32.22
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Bootle FC
Northwich Victoria
Power Score
23.33
32.22
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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Bootle FC — Opponent-weighted form score
Northwich Victoria — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Bootle FC Northwich Victoria

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Bootle FC BOO Home
1 matches
Northwich Victoria NOR Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
4
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
4
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-26T00:08:40+00:00

General Information

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

Squad

Squad ▼

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Lewis Earl
Lewis Earl Defender

Squad ▼

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Matty Clarke
Matty Clarke Defender
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Michael Roddy
Michael Roddy Midfielder
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Abou Sanogo
Abou Sanogo Midfielder
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Scott Harries
Scott Harries Midfielder

CONCLUSION

Northwich Victoria enters the replay with measurable edges in power and form that could shape proceedings at Delta Taxis Stadium. Bootle FC must harness the familiarity of home surroundings to counter these advantages and secure cup progression. The absence of detailed efficiency, transition and set piece figures places greater emphasis on in-game execution and tactical adjustments. Both teams face an opportunity to advance in the FA Cup at this preliminary stage where motivation remains high. Expect a competitive encounter defined by the visitors' statistical superiority yet tempered by the hosts' venue knowledge. The outcome will hinge on which side converts its underlying strengths into decisive moments on the pitch.