Shifnal Town FC vs Clay Cross Town preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
FA Cup
Shifnal Town FCSHTO
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Clay Cross TownCCT
Full Time
Extra Preliminary Round

CONTEXT

Shifnal Town FC secured a 2-1 victory over Clay Cross Town in a closely contested encounter that remained level at 0-0 after the first half. The home side, identified as the stronger team, managed to turn the game in their favor during the second period with effective adjustments. Both teams displayed competitive play without any red cards issued, allowing the match to proceed without disciplinary interruptions. The final score of 2-1 reflected Shifnal Town FC's ability to capitalize on opportunities presented. Data indicated a significant deviation level associated with the winner, while efficiency metrics stayed consistent with prior patterns. Possession and expected goals figures were not recorded, limiting deeper statistical breakdowns. The result concluded with the home team claiming all three points.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Shifnal Town FC 2-1 Clay Cross Town. Shifnal Town FC showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's performance.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable so alignment could not be assessed.
  • Market alignment: The final result proved aligned with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: No xG expectations were available for either side in this fixture.
  • Event impact: No notable events disrupted the standard progression of the game.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown so no distortion occurred from discipline.
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.
Shifnal Town FC Shifnal Town FC
Shifnal Town FC
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Clay Cross Town Clay Cross Town
Clay Cross Town
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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

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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
Shifnal Town FC
Clay Cross Town
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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Shifnal Town FC — Opponent-weighted form score
Clay Cross Town — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Shifnal Town FC Clay Cross Town

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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Shifnal Town FC

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Clay Cross Town

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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.

Shifnal Town FC ⚠ Proxy
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⚠ Proxy Clay Cross Town
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Shifnal Town FC Clay Cross Town
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
Shifnal Town FC Clay Cross Town
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.
Shifnal Town FC
Clay Cross Town
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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Shifnal Town FC
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Clay Cross Town
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Shifnal Town FC Clay Cross Town
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
Shifnal Town FC 0.00
Clay Cross Town 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Shifnal Town FC Clay Cross Town
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
Shifnal Town FC 0.00
Clay Cross Town 0.00
Shifnal Town FC
Clay Cross Town
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 · Extra Preliminary Round
Stadium
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Capacity
N/A
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Match Commentary

CONCLUSION

Shifnal Town FC's 2-1 win over Clay Cross Town highlighted their second-half resilience after a goalless opening period. The absence of red cards ensured a full complement of players throughout, maintaining tactical balance for both sides. With no expected goals metrics available the assessment relied on the observed scoreline and efficiency consistency. The stronger team delivered the expected outcome without deviation from established patterns. This result positions Shifnal Town FC favorably in their campaign while Clay Cross Town will review areas for improvement in future fixtures. Overall the match demonstrated steady progression from both teams under neutral conditions.