Sheffield vs Parkgate preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
The Coach and Horses Ground (Dronfield, North East Derbyshire) Fri, 7 Aug - 6:30 PM
FA Cup
SheffieldSFC
0 2
ParkgatePARK
Full Time Fri, 7 Aug 6:30 PM
Extra Preliminary Round

CONTEXT

Sheffield faced Parkgate in a fixture that ended 0-2. The sides remained level at the interval on a 0-0 score. Each team recorded 50 percent possession. Sheffield entered as the stronger side yet Parkgate claimed the win. No red cards occurred. The result featured a significant deviation linked to Parkgate. Efficiency remained in line with observed events. Pre-match alignment held true while expected goals data stayed unavailable. Second-half adjustments produced the decisive goals without further structural changes. The match progressed without notable interruptions or personnel reductions.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Parkgate produced a significant deviation from the projected result.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift stayed in line with the match progression.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data remained unavailable for outcome alignment checks.
  • Market alignment: The final result stayed aligned with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: No expected goals values were recorded for either side.
  • Event impact: Parkgate scored both goals after halftime to secure the 0-2 win.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown and match dynamics stayed undistorted.
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.
Sheffield Sheffield
Sheffield
VS
Parkgate Parkgate
Parkgate
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
Sheffield
Parkgate
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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Sheffield — Opponent-weighted form score
Parkgate — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sheffield Parkgate

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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Sheffield

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Parkgate

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.

Sheffield ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Parkgate
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sheffield Parkgate
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
Sheffield Parkgate
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).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Sheffield
Parkgate
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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Sheffield
vs
Parkgate
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Sheffield Parkgate
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
Sheffield 0.00
Parkgate 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sheffield Parkgate
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
Sheffield —
Parkgate 0.00
Sheffield
Parkgate
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 07, 2026, 06:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 FA Cup, England · Extra Preliminary Round
Stadium
The Coach and Horses Ground (Dronfield, North East Derbyshire)
Capacity
N/A
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Statistics

Possession
SFC
50%
PARK
50%

Top Statistics

50 Possession 50

Squad

Squad ▼

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Liam Mitchell
Liam Mitchell Goalkeeper
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Jonathan Hedge
Jonathan Hedge Goalkeeper
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Dan Whatsize
Dan Whatsize Goalkeeper
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Scott Lowe
Scott Lowe Defender
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Ryan Davis
Ryan Davis Defender
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Tom Jones
Tom Jones Defender
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Lee Cooksey
Lee Cooksey Defender
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Lloyd Gelsthorpe
Lloyd Gelsthorpe Defender
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Andrew Potter
Andrew Potter Defender
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Matt Outram
Matt Outram Midfielder
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Callum Harrison
Callum Harrison Midfielder
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Matt Roney
Matt Roney Midfielder
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Jordan Eagers
Jordan Eagers Midfielder
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Ondrej Pacek
Ondrej Pacek Midfielder
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Darryl Winters
Darryl Winters Midfielder
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Danny Anson
Danny Anson Midfielder
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Ben Leonard
Ben Leonard Midfielder

Squad ▼

No data available

Events

2ND-HALF
70'
Event
2nd Goal
1ST-HALF
24'
Event
1st Goal

Match Commentary

70
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
24
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
24
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
1
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has occurred!

CONCLUSION

Parkgate completed a 0-2 victory over Sheffield after a goalless first half. Equal possession figures reflected balanced territorial control yet the away side converted opportunities more effectively in the second period. The absence of expected goals metrics limited deeper statistical comparison while the outcome remained consistent with available alignment measures. No dismissals altered team structures or playing time. Sheffield as the designated stronger side could not prevent the result despite home status. The significant deviation recorded for Parkgate highlighted their ability to exceed baseline projections on the day. Overall the contest stayed within factual parameters without external disruptions.