FA Cup · Matchday
2026-10-17 14:00:00 · 22:00 · The Raymond McEnhill Stadium
Prediction Result
AI Predicted: 3-0|Actual: 3-0
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| Bookmaker | Home | Draw | Away | EV Home | EV Draw | EV Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | 1.48 | 5.50 | 4.10 | -2.3% | -1.0% | -34.4% |
| 1xbet | 1.43 | 4.90 | 4.93 | -5.6% | -11.8% | -21.1% |
| BetfairVALUE | 1.30 | 5.00 | 7.50 | -14.2% | -10.0% | +20.0% |
| bwinVALUE | 1.53 | 4.75 | 5.25 | +1.0% | -14.5% | -16.0% |
| Unibet | 1.46 | 4.40 | 4.90 | -3.6% | -20.8% | -21.6% |
| Ladbrokes | 1.48 | 4.33 | 4.80 | -2.3% | -22.1% | -23.2% |
| Coral | 1.48 | 4.33 | 4.80 | -2.3% | -22.1% | -23.2% |
| Marathonbet | 1.42 | 4.90 | 4.75 | -6.3% | -11.8% | -24.0% |
| Interwetten | 1.50 | 5.25 | 4.60 | -1.0% | -5.5% | -26.4% |
| BetVictor | 1.50 | 4.40 | 5.50 | -1.0% | -20.8% | -12.0% |
| Cashpoint | 1.45 | 5.25 | 4.35 | -4.3% | -5.5% | -30.4% |
| MelBet | 1.43 | 4.90 | 4.93 | -5.6% | -11.8% | -21.1% |
| DafabetVALUE | 1.39 | 6.20 | 6.20 | -8.3% | +11.6% | -0.8% |
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Salisbury Cruise Into Next Round With Commanding Victory
Salisbury 3–0 Eastbourne Borough | FA Cup | 17 October 2026
Result Summary
Salisbury delivered a dominant second-half display to eliminate Eastbourne Borough from the FA Cup, running out convincing 3–0 winners at home. Brian Dutton's side were clinical when it mattered most, scoring three times in a thirteen-minute spell that effectively ended the contest before the final quarter of the match. Steve King's Eastbourne Borough, meanwhile, had no answer to the home side's surge and depart the competition without troubling the scoreboard.
Match Analysis
For the opening hour, it appeared the two sides were evenly matched, with Eastbourne Borough seemingly managing to contain Salisbury's attacking threat and keep the tie competitive. However, the game shifted dramatically in the 62nd minute when Josh Hedges broke the deadlock, giving Salisbury the lead and setting the tone for what was to follow.
The goal proved to be a catalyst rather than a moment of relief. Just three minutes later, Ollie Morgan doubled the advantage, turning what had been a tense affair into a commanding position for the hosts. The speed with which the second goal arrived would have been psychologically crushing for Eastbourne Borough, leaving Steve King's side with an enormous mountain to climb against an increasingly confident home outfit.
Any lingering hope Eastbourne Borough harboured was extinguished in the 75th minute when Jermie Sivi added a third, finishing off a thoroughly convincing afternoon for Salisbury. The three-goal burst between the 62nd and 75th minutes is the defining chapter of this match — a ruthless, concentrated period of finishing that showcased Salisbury at their most dangerous. Brian Dutton will be particularly encouraged by the composure and efficiency his attackers demonstrated in converting their opportunities within such a compact timeframe.
Eastbourne Borough, to their credit, had kept themselves in the contest through the first hour, but once Salisbury found their rhythm, there was no way back. Steve King's side will need to regroup quickly as they return to league duties, reflecting on a second half in which they were unable to cope with the home side's intensity.
Prediction Review
Our pre-match analysis correctly identified Salisbury as the most likely winners, assigning them a 66% probability of victory, with the draw at 18% and an Eastbourne Borough win at 16%. The predicted scoreline of 3–0 proved to be exactly correct, a particularly precise outcome given our confidence rating of 56/100 — reflecting the inherent unpredictability of FA Cup ties between sides at this level.
The result validated the core reasoning behind the forecast: Salisbury's home advantage and overall quality pointed toward a home win, and the manner of the victory — a clean sheet combined with a three-goal haul — underlined that assessment emphatically.
Key Takeaways
- Salisbury's second-half clinical streak — three goals in thirteen minutes — was the decisive factor and reflects genuine quality in front of goal.
- Josh Hedges, Ollie Morgan, and Jermie Sivi all found the net, demonstrating Brian Dutton has multiple goal threats to call upon.
- Eastbourne Borough exit the FA Cup after failing to muster a response when the game was opened up — a period Steve King will be keen to address.
- Salisbury advance in the FA Cup with momentum and confidence, a clean sheet adding further encouragement ahead of future rounds.
Salisbury vs Eastbourne Borough — Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Salisbury vs Eastbourne Borough?
PredictNext's AI model favours Salisbury with a 66% win probability — Salisbury 66%, draw 18%, Eastbourne Borough 16%.
What is the predicted score for Salisbury vs Eastbourne Borough?
The AI forecasts a 3-0 scoreline for Salisbury vs Eastbourne Borough, generated with 56% model confidence.
Will Salisbury vs Eastbourne Borough have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives 62% for over 2.5 goals and 38% for under 2.5 goals in Salisbury vs Eastbourne Borough.
How accurate was the Salisbury vs Eastbourne Borough prediction?
PredictNext's AI predicted 3-0; the match finished 3-0. The winner call was correct.