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Expected score: Bury Town 2-1 Bishop's Stortford
Bury Town host Bishop's Stortford in Non League Premier - Southern Central action on 10 November, a fixture that pits the division's second-placed side against a struggling visitor battling near the bottom. The hosts arrive as favourites, having won their last meeting and established themselves as genuine contenders this season.
Team form
Bury Town
Bury Town sit second with 35 points from 17 games, a record built on 11 wins and consistency that has kept them in the promotion hunt. Over their last five matches they have scored 10 goals and conceded only 7, averaging 2.0 and 1.4 per game respectively. They beat Bishop's Stortford 2-1 away just weeks ago, and before that dispatched Hitchin Town 1-0 at home. A loss to Bromsgrove Sporting interrupted their rhythm, but they bounced back with a 4-3 home victory over Leiston and a 3-2 away win at Leighton Town. The attacking intent is evident; they score 1.82 per game across the season and have shown they can find the net consistently.
Bishop's Stortford
Bishop's Stortford occupy twentieth place with just 13 points from 16 games, their campaign defined by fragility at both ends. They have won only 4 matches all season and concede 1.81 per game—a defensive record that invites pressure. Their recent form offers little encouragement: they managed wins over Leamington and Hitchin Town but have lost three of their last five, including heavy defeats to Bromsgrove Sporting and Alvechurch without scoring. Over this five-game stretch they have managed only 1.0 goal per game while leaking 1.6. The away record will be particularly concerning given Bury Town's home strength.
Head-to-head
Bury Town have won two of the last three meetings. Most recently, on 29 September, they won 2-1 away at Bishop's Stortford—a result that demonstrated their ability to break down this opponent and their resilience when tested. Earlier in the season, Bury Town won 2-0 at home. The only draw came in November 2025, goalless. The pattern is clear: Bury Town have the measure of this fixture.
Key factors
Bury Town's attacking potency and defensive solidity give them a significant edge. They average 1.82 goals scored against Bishop's Stortford's 1.13, while their 1.53 goals conceded per season compares favourably to the visitors' 1.81. Bishop's Stortford's leaky defence—they have shipped 29 goals in 16 games—will struggle against a side that has scored 31 this season. The hosts' recent form, particularly their ability to score multiple goals in matches, suggests they will create and convert chances. Bishop's Stortford's lack of cutting edge (18 goals in 16 games) means they are unlikely to trouble Bury Town's backline sufficiently to earn a result.
Prediction
Bury Town are the favourite and should prevail. The gap in quality is substantial: second place against twentieth, a 22-point separation, and a recent head-to-head advantage all point to a home win. Bury Town's attacking form and Bishop's Stortford's defensive vulnerabilities suggest the hosts will create and finish chances. A fairly open game is likely given both sides' recent scoring patterns, but Bury Town's superiority should prove decisive.
Back Bury Town to win. They are the favourite in this fixture and the underlying metrics support a home victory. The hosts' attacking prowess and Bishop's Stortford's defensive frailties make this a strong proposition for punters backing the second-placed side.
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Stadium
Ram Meadow, Bury St Edmunds
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 41 | |
| 2 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 37 | |
| 3 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 36 | |
| 4 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 31 | |
| 5 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 30 | |
| 6 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 29 | |
| 7 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 29 | |
| 8 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 28 | |
| 9 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 28 | |
| 10 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24 | |
| 11 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22 | |
| 12 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 22 | |
| 13 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20 | |
| 14 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 18 | |
| 15 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 | |
| 16 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 16 | |
| 17 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 | |
| 18 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 14 | |
| 19 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | |
| 20 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | |
| 21 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 6 | |
| 22 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5 |
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