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FA Cup · England

FC Halifax Town

WWWDL
3–2
FT

South Shields

LWLWW

FC Halifax Town vs South Shields prediction & analysis

81%
Footrivo pick

FC Halifax Town or draw

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.24 · bookmaker 1.33 · Won ✓

9/10Rating
1.33Odds
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Value bet: Draw @ 3.60 – our chance 55% vs 28% implied by the price (edge +98%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗

Quick tips for this match

ResultDraw ✗55% · @3.60
Double chanceFC Halifax Town or draw ✓81% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · fair 1.68
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓66% · @1.60
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–1 ✗8% · fair 12.28

FC Halifax Town vs South Shields preview and prediction

The match

FC Halifax Town host South Shields in the FA Cup on Saturday 17 October, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT).

Form guide

FC Halifax Town's last 5: WWWDL Most recently they beat Stoke City U21 4–2 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.

South Shields's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Macclesfield 3–4 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 3.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 2.0 for FC Halifax Town and 1.8 for South Shields. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score in 59% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was FC Halifax Town or draw – a 81% chance at odds of 1.33, above our fair price of 1.24, so there is value in it. Predicted score: FC Halifax Town 1–1 South Shields. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

FC Halifax Town26%fair 3.87 · @2.10
Draw55%fair 1.82 · @3.60
South Shields19%fair 5.19 · @2.80
3.78Expected goals
1.97FC Halifax Town xG
1.81South Shields xG
59%Both score
66%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–18%
2–18%
1–27%
2–27%
3–15%
3–25%

From our goals model: FC Halifax Town 2.0 – 1.8 South Shields expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultDraw ✗55%1.823.60 ▲
Double chanceFC Halifax Town or draw ✓81%1.241.33 ▲
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓59%1.68–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓89%1.12–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓66%1.521.60 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goalsOver 3.5 goals ✓52%1.91–
Half-time resultFC Halifax Town ahead at half-time ✓35%2.87–
Half-time / full-timeHT FC Halifax Town / FT FC Halifax Town ✓26%3.83–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–1 ✗8%12.28–

Form

FC Halifax Town – last 6

WWWDLD
13 Octvs Stoke City U214–2W
10 Octvs Gateshead4–1W
3 Oct@ Solihull Moors2–0W
29 Sepvs Boston United1–1D
26 Sep@ Worthing1–2L
19 Sepvs Sutton Utd1–1D
2.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

South Shields – last 6

LWLWWL
10 Oct@ Macclesfield3–4L
3 Oct@ Buxton2–0W
29 Sep@ Brackley Town2–3L
26 Sepvs Buxton4–0W
19 Sepvs Witton Albion7–0W
12 Sep@ Hereford0–6L
3.0Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between FC Halifax Town and South Shields.

FC Halifax Town vs South Shields head-to-head page →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for FC Halifax Town vs South Shields?

Our pick is FC Halifax Town or draw with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.

Who will win FC Halifax Town vs South Shields?

On our numbers FC Halifax Town have a 26% chance of winning, the draw 55% and South Shields 19%.

How many goals will there be in FC Halifax Town vs South Shields?

We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for FC Halifax Town vs South Shields?

Our predicted score is FC Halifax Town 1–1 South Shields, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.

When is FC Halifax Town vs South Shields?

FC Halifax Town vs South Shields (FA Cup) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.