Match

Chorley vs Southport: prediction and stats

National League - NorthNational League North - 43Kick-off on April 3, 2027 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Victory Park, Chorley, Lancashire

ChorleySouthport

The Footlab model makes Chorley the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 35% for Southport. 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 Chorley vs Southport?

A very open match: only 44 Elo points separate Chorley (1,813) and Southport (1,857).

Chorley win39 %
Draw26 %
Southport win35 %

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; Southport have 6, 3 and 6.

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
Southport
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Bedford Town(home)4-1National League - North
Aug 18, 2026Hednesford Town(away)2-2National League - North
Aug 15, 2026Buxton(home)1-1National League - North
Aug 8, 2026Hebburn Town(away)1-3National League - North
Jul 31, 2026Wigan(home)0-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

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

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 10, 2026Chorley 4-2 SouthportNational League - North
Oct 21, 2025Southport 1-1 ChorleyNational League - North
Jan 25, 2025Southport 0-0 ChorleyNational League - North
Aug 26, 2024Chorley 4-1 SouthportNational League - North
Feb 17, 2024Chorley 3-0 SouthportNational League - North
Aug 28, 2023Southport 0-2 ChorleyNational League - North

Last archived meeting: Chorley vs Southport on Feb 10, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Chorley score 0.9 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Southport score 1.5 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 56% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Chorley0.91.248/158/15
Southport1.51.5310/1510/15

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 Southport sit 11th (5 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
9Chorley4202656
11Southport4121875

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 Southport?
The Footlab model makes Chorley the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 35% for Southport.
Where and when is Chorley vs Southport played?
Chorley vs Southport is played on April 3, 2027 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 56% 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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