FA Cup · Matchday
2026-10-17 14:00:00 · 22:00 · Grosvenor Vale
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AI Predicted: 1-0|Actual: 3-0
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| Bookmaker | Home | Draw | Away | EV Home | EV Draw | EV Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365VALUE | 2.87 | 3.50 | 2.10 | +16.2% | -5.5% | -31.7% |
| PinnacleVALUE | 2.50 | 3.75 | 2.12 | +1.3% | +1.3% | -31.1% |
| 1xbetVALUE | 2.54 | 3.72 | 2.19 | +2.9% | +0.4% | -28.8% |
| Betfair | 2.38 | 3.60 | 2.45 | -3.6% | -2.8% | -20.4% |
| bwinVALUE | 2.75 | 3.75 | 2.30 | +11.4% | +1.3% | -25.3% |
| UnibetVALUE | 2.50 | 3.45 | 2.33 | +1.3% | -6.8% | -24.3% |
| LadbrokesVALUE | 2.62 | 3.50 | 2.20 | +6.1% | -5.5% | -28.5% |
| MarathonbetVALUE | 2.54 | 3.72 | 2.19 | +2.9% | +0.4% | -28.8% |
| DafabetVALUE | 2.55 | 3.75 | 2.60 | +3.3% | +1.3% | -15.5% |
| CashpointVALUE | 2.51 | 3.75 | 2.25 | +1.7% | +1.3% | -26.9% |
| CoralVALUE | 2.62 | 3.50 | 2.20 | +6.1% | -5.5% | -28.5% |
| MelBetVALUE | 2.54 | 3.72 | 2.19 | +2.9% | +0.4% | -28.8% |
| BetVictorVALUE | 2.50 | 3.70 | 2.45 | +1.3% | -0.1% | -20.4% |
| InterwettenVALUE | 2.80 | 3.45 | 2.25 | +13.4% | -6.8% | -26.9% |
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Match Report
Wealdstone 3–0 Worthing | FA Cup | 17 October 2026
Result Summary
Wealdstone delivered a commanding FA Cup performance at home, dismantling Worthing with a clinical three-goal burst in the second half to run out convincing 3–0 winners. Gary Waddock's side were worthy victors on the day, sending Adam Hinshelwood's Worthing out of the competition with a ruthless display that will have pleased their fans greatly.
Match Analysis
For much of the opening 45 minutes, the contest appeared finely balanced, with neither side able to break the deadlock heading into half-time. However, the second half told an entirely different story, as Wealdstone emerged from the interval with renewed intent and ultimately destroyed Worthing with a devastating nine-minute spell.
Ronan Maher opened the scoring on 55 minutes, giving Wealdstone the foothold they needed to take control of the tie. The goal appeared to settle the home side and, crucially, visibly drained confidence from Worthing's ranks. The visitors had little time to regroup before the second blow arrived.
Just three minutes later, Fejiri Okenabirhie doubled Wealdstone's advantage on 58 minutes, making it 2–0 and effectively ending Worthing's realistic hopes of mounting a comeback. The speed with which Wealdstone added the second goal was particularly damaging to Hinshelwood's men, leaving them with far too much ground to recover.
The afternoon was complete when Luke Michael Norris added a third on 64 minutes, capping a remarkable nine-minute sequence that transformed the match entirely. Three goals in less than ten minutes of play is a remarkable achievement at any level of the game, and it demonstrated a ruthlessness and clinical edge from the Wealdstone attack that will be hard to ignore as the competition progresses.
Worthing, to their credit, faced an onslaught that would have tested any side, but they were unable to stem the tide during that crucial second-half period. Adam Hinshelwood will be left to reflect on what adjustments might have limited the damage, particularly given that the match was level heading into the break.
Prediction Review
Our pre-match forecast called for a 1–0 home victory, with Wealdstone given a 40.5% probability of taking the win — making this a correct directional prediction, though the final margin exceeded expectations considerably. The confidence rating of 44/100 reflected genuine uncertainty ahead of the fixture, and rightly so given the competitive nature of FA Cup ties between non-league sides. Worthing's 32.5% away win probability illustrated that they were considered a credible threat, yet Wealdstone's second-half performance rendered the contest far more straightforward than the pre-match numbers suggested.
Key Takeaways
- Wealdstone's second-half ruthlessness was the defining feature of this FA Cup tie — three goals in nine minutes is clinical finishing of the highest order at this level.
- Maher, Okenabirhie, and Norris all contributed to what was a collective attacking effort that overwhelmed Worthing when it mattered most.
- Gary Waddock will be rightly pleased with his side's composure and efficiency, particularly in converting what appeared to be a tight contest into a dominant scoreline.
- For Worthing and Adam Hinshelwood, the exit is a bitter pill, though identifying how to maintain defensive organisation in the face of sustained pressure will be a key lesson going forward.
- Wealdstone progress in the FA Cup and will be a side to watch as the rounds continue.
Wealdstone vs Worthing — Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Wealdstone vs Worthing?
PredictNext's AI model favours Wealdstone with a 41% win probability — Wealdstone 41%, draw 27%, Worthing 32%.
What is the predicted score for Wealdstone vs Worthing?
The AI forecasts a 1-0 scoreline for Wealdstone vs Worthing, generated with 44% model confidence.
Will Wealdstone vs Worthing have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives 42% for over 2.5 goals and 58% for under 2.5 goals in Wealdstone vs Worthing.
How accurate was the Wealdstone vs Worthing prediction?
PredictNext's AI predicted 1-0; the match finished 3-0. The winner call was correct.