Worksop Town 5-2 AFC Telford United: result and AI prediction

Worksop Town – AFC Telford United, FA Cup, Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 07:45 PM (GMT). Venue: TBD

Last 4 head-to-head meetings: Worksop Town 2, draws 1, AFC Telford United 1. Their last meeting, on September 19, 2026, ended AFC Telford United 2-2 Worksop Town.

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 5-2✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Low

AI match recap

This is a replay-like cup rematch after an absorbing drawn first meeting, with little separation between the teams. Telford’s early pressing caused Worksop clear problems, but Worksop’s home record in this matchup gives them a tangible platform to respond. The decisive contest is likely to be Worksop’s build-up under pressure versus the spaces left behind Telford’s adventurous wing-backs. Late-game discipline matters: the first tie opened up sharply once fatigue and substitutions changed the structure.

Head-to-head analysis

This is a meaningful recent matchup: Worksop have won the last two home league meetings, while the latest FA Cup encounter finished level. The series has been consistently competitive and has featured goals at both ends.

Form (last 5)

Worksop TownD
AFC Telford UnitedD

Worksop Town vs AFC Telford United stats

Worksop TownAFC Telford United
Played11
Goals scored22
Goals conceded22
Clean sheets00

Last meetings

  • 2026-09-19AFC Telford United 2-2 Worksop Town
  • 2026-08-15Worksop Town 2-1 AFC Telford United
  • 2026-02-07Worksop Town 3-1 AFC Telford United
  • 2025-10-25AFC Telford United 2-1 Worksop Town

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