Match

AFC Telford United vs Marine: prediction and stats

National League - NorthNational League North - 25Kick-off on January 2, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)New Bucks Head Ground, Telford, Shropshire

AFC Telford UnitedMarine

The Footlab model makes AFC Telford United the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 31% for Marine. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win AFC Telford United vs Marine?

A very open match: only 34 Elo points separate AFC Telford United (1,825) and Marine (1,791).

AFC Telford United win44 %
Draw25 %
Marine win31 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, AFC Telford United have 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats; Marine have 7, 1 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

AFC Telford United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Hednesford Town(home)1-1National League - North
Aug 18, 2026Merthyr Town(away)2-2National League - North
Aug 15, 2026Worksop Town(away)1-2National League - North
Aug 8, 2026Brackley Town(home)1-2National League - North
Aug 1, 2026Tamworth(home)1-3Friendlies Clubs
Marine
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026King's Lynn Town(away)4-1National League - North
Aug 18, 2026Chorley(home)0-2National League - North
Aug 15, 2026Hereford(away)0-1National League - North
Aug 8, 2026Macclesfield(home)0-1National League - North
Aug 1, 2026Bootle(home)2-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 0 AFC Telford United win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Marine win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 21, 2026AFC Telford United 0-2 MarineNational League - North
Nov 11, 2025Marine 2-1 AFC Telford UnitedNational League - North

Last archived meeting: AFC Telford United vs Marine on Mar 21, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

AFC Telford United score 1.2 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Marine score 1.5 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
AFC Telford United1.21.7210/1510/15
Marine1.51.247/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

AFC Telford United sit 22nd in National League - North (2 points from 4 matches) and Marine sit 18th (3 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
18Marine4103453
22AFC Telford United4022572

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for AFC Telford United vs Marine?
The Footlab model makes AFC Telford United the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 31% for Marine.
Where and when is AFC Telford United vs Marine played?
AFC Telford United vs Marine is played on January 2, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at New Bucks Head Ground, in the National League - North.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 59% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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