Willand Rovers vs Wellington AFC preview

England flag 2026/2027 FA Cup, England
Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
FA Cup
Willand Rovers WIL
Wellington AFC Wellington AFC
KICKOFF : Sat, 8 Aug - 2:00 PM
Extra Preliminary Round

CONTEXT

Willand Rovers welcome Wellington AFC to the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup in the 2026/2027 season. Both teams arrive with identical power scores of 50 and no recorded form from recent outings, creating an even platform for this domestic cup encounter. The absence of league positions or detailed records places emphasis on squad organization and immediate preparation rather than long-term trends. Willand Rovers hold a slight designation as the stronger side on paper, yet the balanced metrics suggest either team could progress with disciplined execution. Limited data on efficiency and set pieces further underscores the need for on-field adaptability in what promises to be a foundational cup tie.

TL;DR

  • Structural: This Extra Preliminary Round tie takes place in the FA Cup during the 2026/2027 season.
  • Form: Both Willand Rovers and Wellington AFC have a form score of zero entering the match.
  • Squad: Willand Rovers are designated as the stronger team with a power score of 50 matching their opponents.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play details are not provided in the current analysis.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance indicators show low confidence with proxy data in use.
  • xVariable: Power scores are balanced at 50 for both teams indicating parity.
  • Market: Baseline split: Willand Rovers 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Wellington AFC 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Willand Rovers Willand Rovers
Willand Rovers
VS
Wellington AFC Wellington AFC
Wellington AFC
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
No sidelined player data available.

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
Willand Rovers
Wellington AFC
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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vs
Willand Rovers — Opponent-weighted form score
Wellington AFC — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Willand Rovers Wellington AFC

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Willand Rovers WIL Home
0 matches
Wellington AFC Wellington AFC Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T00:39:30+00:00

General Information

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

Squad

Squad ▼

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Kurtis Parkin
Kurtis Parkin Goalkeeper
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Jak Martin
Jak Martin Defender
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Steve Orchard
Steve Orchard Defender
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Simon Hill
Simon Hill Defender
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Luke Alden
Luke Alden Midfielder
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Josh Wadham
Josh Wadham Midfielder
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Roger Ingram
Roger Ingram Midfielder
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Brett Worbey
Brett Worbey Midfielder
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Chris Holloway
Chris Holloway Midfielder
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Ian Patchett
Ian Patchett Midfielder
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Scott Rogers
Scott Rogers Coach

Squad ▼

No data available

CONCLUSION

The evenly matched power ratings frame this cup fixture as one defined by preparation and execution rather than established momentum. With no recent form to draw upon, both sides must rely on squad cohesion and tactical clarity from the outset. Willand Rovers may hold a nominal edge in designation, yet the overall parity points to a contest where small details will decide progression. Set piece and efficiency gaps remain unknown, shifting focus toward open play and defensive structure. This encounter offers an early opportunity for either team to build cup momentum in the absence of broader contextual data.