Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 14:00
Full Time

Match Timeline

6'
O. Dean
Normal Goal
68'
J. Pigott
Normal Goal
84'
R. Bingham
Normal Goal

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Folkestone Invicta
Folkestone Invicta
Form: D-L-W-W-D
Farnham Town
Farnham Town
Form: D-W-W-L-W
Record
4 W
3 D
3 L
4 W
3 D
3 L
Goals Per Game
1.7
Scored
vs
1.3
Scored
1.0
Conceded
vs
1.2
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
30%
Clean Sheets
30%
BTTS
60%
BTTS
60%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.2
Away:1.2
Conceded
Home:0.6
Away:1.4
Scored
Home:1.2
Away:1.4
Conceded
Home:1.2
Away:1.2

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Folkestone Invicta versus Farnham Town: long term ELO, before the match
Folkestone InvictaHomeRatingFarnham TownAway
Strength
1,535.6Overall1,508.8
1,526.5Match venue1,516.5
1,526.5At home1,485.9
1,508.6Away1,516.5
Attack & defence
1,522.4Attack1,494.7
1,529.8Defence1,517.7
1,515.4Home attack1,494.8
1,511.7Away attack1,495.1
1,524.8Home defence1,500.1
1,510.5Away defence1,518.9
Match profile
1,511.7Goal environment1,501.7
1,506.7Home goals1,505
1,505Away goals1,496.7
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,493Close games1,512.7
1,549.7Winning margin1,507.8

Match venue compares Folkestone Invicta at home with Farnham Town away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

Folkestone Invicta's Home Fortress vs. Farnham Town
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.80
Expected Value:+8.0%
Confidence:7

The numbers tell a clear story when we look at Folkestone Invicta's performance at home. They have established themselves as a difficult side to beat in their own backyard, boasting a 60% win rate and, more importantly, a 0% loss rate over their last five home fixtures. They aren't just grinding out results either; they are being prolific, averaging a massive 2.20 goals scored per game at home while keeping their defense disciplined with only 0.60 goals conceded in the same period. Farnham Town arrives as a competent side, but their away form doesn't quite match the defensive solidity Folkestone displays at home. While Farnham has managed to secure wins on the road (40% win rate), they concede 1.20 goals per game away from home. When you pit Folkestone's home scoring output against Farnham's away defensive record, the math starts to lean heavily toward the hosts. From a value perspective, the bookmakers are slightly underestimating the home advantage. The odds of 1.80 for a Folkestone Invicta win imply a probability of roughly 55.6%. However, based on their recent home dominance and the disparity in goal production, a 60% probability for a home victory is a much more realistic statistical expectation. This creates a healthy 8% edge for the bettor. While the market is tempting with 'Over 2.5 Goals' and 'Both Teams to Score' at 1.62, our mathematical modeling suggests these are poor value plays. The goal expectancy (λ) of 2.70 suggests a much lower probability of exceeding the 2.5-goal threshold than the 61.7% implied by the 1.62 odds. We stick to the high-probability home win where the numbers actually favor the sharp bettor. Key Points: - Folkestone Invicta have won 60% of their last 5 home games and have not lost a single one. - Folkestone are high-scoring at home (2.20 goals per game) and defensively stout (0.60 conceded). - Farnham Town concedes 1.20 goals per game on the road, making them vulnerable to a potent home attack. - The 1.80 odds for a Home Win provide a significant positive expected value (EV) compared to the Over 2.5 and BTTS markets. Recommended Bet: Home Win

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📝 Match Preview

Folkestone Invicta vs Farnham Town - Home Dominance Expected
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.80
Expected Value:+17.0%
Confidence:7

Listen up, my people! We’re about to dive into a proper clash in the National League - South. Folkestone Invicta are taking on Farnham Town, and if you’re looking for a result that’s as satisfying as a perfectly charred steak on a Sunday afternoon, you’re in the right place. We don’t do vegetables here, and we don’t do fluff—we want the meat of the matter, and that’s the home dominance Folkestone is showing. Folkestone Invicta are currently sitting in a respectable 6th position. They’ve been a nightmare for anyone trying to break into their home turf. Looking at their last five home games, they have a 60% win rate and, more importantly, a 0% loss rate. They are simply not losing at home. When they are on their own grass, they average a massive 2.20 goals per game. That’s the kind of offensive output that makes for a great day of football. They have shown they can handle pressure, securing wins against Walton & Hersham and Hemel Hempstead Town, while remaining resilient in draws against Maidstone Utd and Ebbsfleet United. On the other side of the pitch, we have Farnham Town. They’re currently struggling in 13th place. While they’ve managed to pick up some points on the road—holding a 40% win rate over their last five away fixtures—their defense is looking a bit like a wilted salad. They’re conceding 1.20 goals per game away from home. In a league where every point counts, that kind of leakiness is going to be exploited by a team as organized as Folkestone. Farnham has been a bit of a rollercoaster lately, with a 2-4 loss to Billericay Town and a 1-2 loss to Horsham, showing they can be caught out when the pressure mounts. With Folkestone’s home defense conceding only 0.60 goals per game and their high scoring average, the numbers are screaming for a home victory. The odds of 1.80 for a Folkestone win provide a fantastic edge. We aren't here to play it safe with 'maybe' bets; we want the winner. Folkestone has the form, the home advantage, and the clinical finishing to put this one away. Let's get those points and enjoy the feast! Key Points: - Folkestone Invicta are unbeaten in their last 5 home games. - Folkestone scores a high average of 2.20 goals at home. - Farnham Town’s away defense is leaky, conceding 1.20 goals per game. - Folkestone sits 6th in the table, while Farnham is in 13th. - The home side's defensive record at home (0.60 conceded) is elite for this level. Summary: We are backing the home side to secure the points.

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