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Expected score: Chippenham Town 1-2 Sholing
Chippenham Town host Sholing in Non League Premier - Southern South Round 8 on 17 November 2026. The hosts sit 22nd with 9 points from 12 games, while Sholing occupy 16th with 12 points from 11 matches. This is a fixture between two sides struggling for consistency, though the visitors carry a marginal advantage in both league position and recent output.
Team form
Chippenham Town
Chippenham Town have won only 2 of their last 12 games and concede heavily — averaging 2.08 per game across the season. Their last five matches tell a grim story: four defeats and one win, with just 3 goals scored against 11 conceded. The loss to Evesham United (0-2) and Bath City (0-2) in their most recent outings show an attack that has dried up entirely. At home against Berkhamsted they managed only 1 goal in a 1-2 defeat. For fantasy purposes, Chippenham's attacking assets offer little reward; their defensive liabilities make them a liability in any lineup.
Sholing
Sholing have won 3 of 11 games and sit mid-table, but their recent form is equally concerning. They have lost three of their last five, including heavy defeats to Plymouth Parkway (1-3) and Bracknell Town (1-3). However, they have shown greater attacking threat than the hosts, averaging 1.18 goals per game across the season and 1.0 per game over their last five outings. A 1-0 win at Gosport Borough demonstrates they can grind out results on the road. Their superior goal difference (13:17 versus 11:25) and extra point suggest a side with more attacking verve, though defensive solidity remains elusive.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record favours Chippenham Town decisively. They won 3-0 at home in September 2022 and triumphed 1-0 away in 2014. Sholing's sole victory came in 2012 (2-1 away). However, historical advantage carries limited weight in a league where both sides are misfiring. The 2022 result is the most recent reference point, but both teams have changed substantially since.
Key factors
Chippenham's defensive fragility is the critical vulnerability. Conceding 2.08 per game invites Sholing's attack to exploit space. Conversely, Chippenham's blunt attacking edge — 0.92 per game — means they cannot afford to chase the game. Sholing's inconsistency is their curse: they beat Gosport but lost heavily to Plymouth Parkway and Bracknell. Both sides have shown they can lose to inferior opponents and fail to convert chances. For fantasy managers, neither team offers reliable attacking returns; defensive coverage is equally risky given the open nature of recent matches.
Prediction
The model favours Sholing with a narrow edge. The visitors' superior league position, better goal-scoring average, and marginally tighter defence justify slight preference. Chippenham's recent form — four defeats in five — compounds their weakness. Sholing have won on the road at Gosport and can exploit Chippenham's defensive gaps. The predicted scoreline of 1-2 reflects Sholing edging a low-quality encounter; both teams are likely to score given their defensive struggles, with over 2.5 goals occurring in just over half of simulations.
Sholing are marginally more likely to take the points, but this is a cautionary fixture for fantasy players. Neither side inspires confidence. Chippenham's form is dire and their defence leaks goals; Sholing's inconsistency means they can underperform despite the model's narrow edge. The match carries a fairly open character — expect goals at both ends, with both teams likely to find the net given their defensive vulnerabilities. Proceed with caution when selecting players from either squad.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 36 | |
| 2 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 34 | |
| 3 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 32 | |
| 4 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 29 | |
| 5 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 29 | |
| 6 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 29 | |
| 7 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 28 | |
| 8 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 25 | |
| 9 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 | |
| 10 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22 | |
| 11 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 20 | |
| 12 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20 | |
| 13 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 19 | |
| 14 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 19 | |
| 15 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 18 | |
| 16 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18 | |
| 17 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 18 | |
| 18 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 16 | |
| 19 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | |
| 20 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 15 | |
| 21 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 15 | |
| 22 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 14 |
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