Where and when is London Lions vs Takeley played?

London Lions vs Takeley is played on August 29, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Rowley Lane, in the FA Trophy.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 58% 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.

Match

London Lions vs Takeley: prediction and stats

FA Trophy1st Round QualifyingKick-off on August 29, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Rowley Lane, London

London Lions

Takeley

The Footlab model makes Takeley the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 36% for London Lions. 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 25, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win London Lions vs Takeley?

A very open match: only 86 Elo points separate London Lions (1,516) and Takeley (1,602).

London Lions win36 %

Draw26 %

Takeley win39 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, London Lions have 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 defeats; Takeley have 6, 2 and 7.

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

London Lions
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Apr 25, 2026	Leighton Town(away)	0-5	Non League Div One - Southern Central
Apr 22, 2026	Hitchin Town(home)	0-2	Non League Div One - Southern Central
Apr 18, 2026	Milton Keynes Irish(home)	1-4	Non League Div One - Southern Central
Apr 11, 2026	Leverstock Green(away)	1-3	Non League Div One - Southern Central
Apr 9, 2026	AFC Dunstable(away)	2-0	Non League Div One - Southern Central

Takeley
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Apr 25, 2026	Wroxham(home)	2-0	Non League Div One - Isthmian North
Apr 18, 2026	Brightlingsea Regent(away)	0-4	Non League Div One - Isthmian North
Apr 11, 2026	Stanway Rovers(away)	0-1	Non League Div One - Isthmian North
Apr 6, 2026	Cambridge City(home)	1-2	Non League Div One - Isthmian North
Apr 4, 2026	Maldon & Tiptree(away)	1-1	Non League Div One - Isthmian North

How many goals should we expect?

London Lions score 0.9 and concede 2.9 goals per match over their last 15; Takeley score 1.0 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
London Lions	0.9	2.9	2	8/15	11/15
Takeley	1.0	1.6	3	7/15	8/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

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 London Lions vs Takeley?: The Footlab model makes Takeley the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 36% for London Lions.
Where and when is London Lions vs Takeley played?: London Lions vs Takeley is played on August 29, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Rowley Lane, in the FA Trophy.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 58% 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.