Match

Chorley vs Buxton: prediction and stats

National League - NorthNational League North - 13Kick-off on October 24, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Victory Park, Chorley, Lancashire

ChorleyBuxton

The Footlab model makes Buxton the favourite at 46%, against 26% for a draw and 29% for Chorley. 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Chorley vs Buxton?

Buxton starts as the favourite with a 108-point Elo edge (1,883 vs 1,776).

Chorley win29 %
Draw26 %
Buxton win46 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Chorley have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Buxton have 9, 2 and 4.

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

Chorley
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Scarborough Athletic(home)2-1National League - North
Aug 18, 2026Marine(away)2-0National League - North
Aug 15, 2026South Shields(away)1-2National League - North
Aug 8, 2026Chester(home)1-2National League - North
Jul 28, 2026Trafford(away)1-2Friendlies Clubs
Buxton
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Hebburn Town(home)1-2National League - North
Aug 18, 2026Bedford Town(away)1-2National League - North
Aug 15, 2026Southport(away)1-1National League - North
Aug 8, 2026Hereford(home)2-1National League - North
Aug 1, 2026Warrington Town(away)2-1Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Chorley win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 Buxton win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 14, 2026Chorley 1-2 BuxtonNational League - North
Oct 18, 2025Buxton 3-2 ChorleyNational League - North
Apr 18, 2025Buxton 1-0 ChorleyNational League - North
Feb 4, 2025Chorley 3-0 BuxtonNational League - North
Apr 6, 2024Buxton 3-1 ChorleyNational League - North
Dec 12, 2023Chorley 3-2 BuxtonNational League - North

Last archived meeting: Chorley vs Buxton on Mar 14, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Chorley score 0.9 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Buxton score 2.1 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 55% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Chorley0.91.248/158/15
Buxton2.11.2410/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Chorley sit 9th in National League - North (6 points from 4 matches) and Buxton sit 14th (4 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
9Chorley4202656
14Buxton4112564

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 Chorley vs Buxton?
The Footlab model makes Buxton the favourite at 46%, against 26% for a draw and 29% for Chorley.
Where and when is Chorley vs Buxton played?
Chorley vs Buxton is played on October 24, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Victory Park, in the National League - North.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 55% 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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