Burnham vs Slimbridge preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
The Gore Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
FA Cup
BurnhamBurnham
1 – 1
SlimbridgeSLI
Full Time Sat, 8 Aug 2:00 PM
Extra Preliminary Round

CONTEXT

Burnham hosted Slimbridge in a closely contested fixture that ended level at 1-1. Both sides found the net once before the interval and again after the restart, preserving parity throughout. Burnham entered as the stronger team yet could not convert that edge into a win. The halftime score stood at 1-1, reflecting an even opening period. A significant structural deviation was recorded for Burnham, while efficiency remained in line with prior patterns. No red cards were shown and expected goals data proved unavailable for deeper analysis. The draw proved consistent with available indicators, underscoring a balanced encounter where defensive organization limited clear opportunities for either attack.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Burnham recorded a significant structural deviation from expected performance levels.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with established team patterns.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be evaluated due to unavailable expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: The 1-1 draw result aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations stayed neutral in the absence of computed metrics.
  • Event impact: No standout events altered the match trajectory beyond routine play.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured no distortion from disciplinary interventions.
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.
Burnham Burnham
Burnham
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Slimbridge Slimbridge
Slimbridge
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

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
Burnham
Slimbridge
Power Score
50
50
League Position
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-
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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Burnham — Opponent-weighted form score
Slimbridge — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Burnham Slimbridge

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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Burnham

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Opposition half density —
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Slimbridge

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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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.

Burnham ⚠ Proxy
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⚠ Proxy Slimbridge
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Burnham Slimbridge
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.
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vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Burnham Slimbridge
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.
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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.
Burnham
Slimbridge
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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Burnham
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Slimbridge
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Burnham Slimbridge
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
Burnham 0.00
Slimbridge 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Burnham Slimbridge
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
Burnham 0.00
Slimbridge 0.00
Burnham
Slimbridge
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 FA Cup, England · Extra Preliminary Round
Stadium
The Gore
Capacity
2500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

No data available

Squad ▼

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Joe Stokes
Joe Stokes Attacker
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Ewen Dunbar
Ewen Dunbar Attacker

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw leaves Burnham with a point that falls short of their stronger-team billing yet confirms defensive resilience from both sides. Slimbridge matched their hosts throughout, capitalizing on limited openings to stay level. With no disciplinary disruptions and efficiency holding steady, the result reflects a fair reflection of the contest. Future fixtures will test whether Burnham can translate pre-match strength into decisive outcomes or if Slimbridge continue to frustrate higher-rated opponents. The absence of detailed metrics highlights the need for fuller data collection to refine performance insights ahead of upcoming matches.