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Slough Town vs Horsham Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 17-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Slough Town 0-1 Horsham
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Slough Town host Horsham at Arbour Park in National League South - 12, a fixture that pits a struggling home side against a visitor showing considerably more resilience this season. Slough sit 24th with just 4 points from 11 games, while Horsham occupy 17th with 11 points from 10 matches. The visitors arrive as the favourite in what shapes as a defining test for both clubs' ambitions in this division.
Team form
Slough Town
Slough's campaign has been deeply troubling. They have won just once in 11 outings and conceded 29 goals—a rate of 2.64 per game that ranks among the division's worst. Their recent five-game spell tells the story: three defeats, one draw and only three goals scored across those matches. The loss to Salisbury, where they conceded five goals, and the 2-0 defeat to Folkestone Invicta expose a defence that lacks cohesion. The sole bright spot came in the 1-1 draw with Ebbsfleet United, but one point from five games leaves them in genuine peril. Fantasy managers will find little encouragement here; defensive frailty makes them a liability, and their attacking output of 1.00 per game offers minimal upside.
Horsham
Horsham present a contrasting picture. Five games have yielded 6 goals scored and only 4 conceded—a 1.2 and 0.8 per game split that reflects genuine control. Two wins in their last five, including a 2-1 victory at Braintree, demonstrate their capacity to compete. The 1-1 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge and 0-0 stalemate with Salisbury show they can grind out results when attacking chances dry up. Their defensive discipline—conceding just 12 goals in 10 games—is the foundation of their league position and suggests they will not be undone by Slough's limited threat.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met twice recently. Their last encounter, in February 2026, ended goalless at Arbour Park. Before that, Horsham won 1-0 at home in November 2025. Horsham's record in this fixture and their superior current form suggest they hold the psychological edge.
Key factors
Slough's defensive vulnerability is the critical factor. Conceding 2.64 per game, they face a Horsham side that has scored in four of their last five outings and maintains attacking intent. Horsham's defensive solidity—1.20 conceded per game—means Slough will struggle to find the space needed to trouble them. Possession and territory may favour the hosts, but clinical finishing and defensive shape will decide this match. For fantasy purposes, Horsham's attacking players offer better value given their team's trajectory, while Slough defenders carry significant risk.
Prediction
Horsham's superior league position, recent form and defensive record make them the favourite. They have conceded fewer than half the goals Slough have shipped and have shown they can win away. Slough's one win this season and alarming defensive record suggest they lack the resilience to withstand Horsham's pressure. The visitors' ability to control matches and convert limited chances should prove decisive. Expect Horsham to dominate possession and create the clearer opportunities.
Horsham are favoured to secure the points. Their defensive discipline and recent upturn in form position them well to exploit Slough's vulnerabilities. A narrow away victory represents the most likely outcome, with Horsham's attacking players offering the best fantasy value in this fixture.
Match info
Tournaments:
National League - South(National League South - 12)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Arbour Park, Slough
Statistics
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Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maidstone Utd | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| 2 |  Ebbsfleet United | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 3 |  Salisbury | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| 4 |  Billericay Town | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| 5 |  Truro City | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| 6 |  Tonbridge Angels | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 |  Dagenham & Redbridge | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| 8 |  Weston-super-Mare | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| 9 |  Dover | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 10 |  Dorking Wanderers | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| 11 |  Farnham Town | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| 12 |  Folkestone Invicta | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 13 |  Torquay | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 |
| 14 |  Chelmsford City | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 14 |
| 15 |  Horsham | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 16 |  Hemel Hempstead Town | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 17 |  Farnborough | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 18 |  Maidenhead | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 |
| 19 |  Chesham United | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| 20 |  Braintree | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| 21 |  AFC Totton | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
| 22 |  Hampton & Richmond | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
| 23 |  Walton & Hersham | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
| 24 |  Slough Town | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
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