London Lions vs Redbridge preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
FA Cup
London LionsLOLI
3 2
Full Time
Preliminary Round

CONTEXT

London Lions defeated Redbridge by a final score of 3-2 after a goalless first half. The stronger team recorded a significant structural deviation of 100 percent. All three goals for the winners occurred after the interval while the visitors managed two. No red cards were shown to either side and expected goals data remained unavailable. Efficiency shift stayed in line with the pre-match profile of the favored side. The outcome proved consistent with market alignment indicators. Possession figures were not recorded and second half adjustments focused on the home team's improved output. The match concluded with London Lions as the winner despite the even halftime score of 0-0.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: The match recorded a significant 100 percent deviation for London Lions.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's profile.
  • xG alignment: No xG data was available to assess alignment with expected goals.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals metrics were not provided for either team.
  • Event impact: London Lions scored all three goals after a 0-0 halftime.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred and play continued without dismissals.
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.
London Lions London Lions
London Lions
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Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
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Last 6 Opponents
Rayners Lane Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
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
London Lions
Redbridge
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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London Lions Opponent-weighted form score
Redbridge Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) London Lions Redbridge

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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London Lions

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Redbridge

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average
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.

London Lions ⚠ Proxy
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⚠ Proxy Redbridge
Created Set-piece attacking threat
London Lions Redbridge
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
London Lions Redbridge
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
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.
London Lions
Redbridge
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.

London Lions
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Redbridge
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
London Lions Redbridge
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
London Lions Redbridge
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
London Lions
Redbridge
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

Squad

Squad

No data available

Squad

Sebastian Barford
Sebastian Barford Goalkeeper
George Martin
George Martin Goalkeeper
Joe Elliott
Joe Elliott Defender
Olamiji Ayoola
Olamiji Ayoola Defender
Bradley Bennett
Bradley Bennett Defender
Reuben Campbell
Reuben Campbell Defender
Lewis Clarke
Lewis Clarke Defender
Henry Day
Henry Day Defender
Dean Hall
Dean Hall Defender
Chukwudi Mokwenye
Chukwudi Mokwenye Defender
Temiloluwa Oladejo
Temiloluwa Oladejo Defender
Mekael Williams
Mekael Williams Defender
Jimi Feeley
Jimi Feeley Defender
Abs Thompson
Abs Thompson Midfielder
Jack Chawner
Jack Chawner Midfielder
Jaiden Babalola
Jaiden Babalola Midfielder
Jerold Cobblah
Jerold Cobblah Midfielder
Mustafa Kahie
Mustafa Kahie Midfielder
Soumen Nandi
Soumen Nandi Midfielder
Remi Nelson
Remi Nelson Midfielder
Tayo Josh Olukolo
Tayo Josh Olukolo Midfielder
Oscar Shelvey
Oscar Shelvey Midfielder
Koby Yeboah
Koby Yeboah Midfielder
Callum Gregory
Callum Gregory Midfielder

CONCLUSION

London Lions completed a 3-2 win over Redbridge following an even opening period that ended 0-0. The significant deviation noted for the home side aligned with their eventual success and the efficiency remained consistent throughout. Absence of xG figures limited deeper performance comparison yet the outcome matched market alignment. No red cards influenced proceedings allowing both teams full strength until the end. The visitors scored twice but could not prevent the home side from adding three goals after the break. This result confirmed London Lions as the winner in a contest defined by second half adjustments rather than early dominance or disciplinary events.