Northwood vs Hutton FC preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
Northwood Park Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
FA Cup
NorthwoodNWD
1 – 1
Hutton FCHUT
Full Time Sat, 8 Aug 2:00 PM
Extra Preliminary Round

CONTEXT

Northwood hosted Hutton FC in a closely contested fixture that concluded with a 1-1 draw. The match remained level at halftime with both sides unable to break the deadlock in the opening period. Northwood, identified as the stronger team beforehand, showed notable deviation in their performance output. The second half produced the goals that leveled the contest after an initial period of parity. No red cards were shown to either side throughout the ninety minutes. The outcome reflected a balanced encounter where neither team could secure a decisive advantage despite periods of pressure. The final scoreline accurately captured the competitive nature of the game from start to finish.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Northwood recorded a significant deviation from pre-match performance expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: Outcome consistency with xG could not be assessed due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: The draw result proved aligned with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated owing to null data inputs.
  • Event impact: The 1-1 draw produced a balanced impact on team standings.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards created no distortion to the match flow.
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.
Northwood Northwood
Northwood
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Hutton FC Hutton FC
Hutton FC
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
Northwood
Hutton FC
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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Northwood — Opponent-weighted form score
Hutton FC — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Northwood Hutton FC

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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Northwood

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Opposition half density —
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Hutton FC

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.

Northwood ⚠ Proxy
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⚠ Proxy Hutton FC
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Northwood Hutton FC
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
Northwood Hutton FC
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.
Northwood
Hutton FC
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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Northwood
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Hutton FC
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Northwood Hutton FC
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
Northwood 0.00
Hutton FC 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Northwood Hutton FC
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
Northwood 0.00
Hutton FC 0.00
Northwood
Hutton FC
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
Northwood Park
Capacity
3075
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 result between Northwood and Hutton FC delivered a fair reflection of the evenly matched contest. Both teams contributed to an open second half that yielded the goals after a goalless first period. Northwood's significant deviation did not prevent them from claiming a point on home soil. The lack of red cards ensured the game proceeded without major interruptions or numerical imbalances. Efficiency metrics stayed consistent with the observed patterns of play. Overall the draw stands as a logical endpoint given the available performance indicators and absence of decisive moments that could have altered the outcome.