Where and when is Torquay vs Folkestone Invicta played?

Torquay vs Folkestone Invicta is played on September 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Plainmoor Ground, in the National League - South.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 57% 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

Torquay vs Folkestone Invicta: prediction and stats

National League - SouthNational League South - 7Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Plainmoor Ground, Torquay, Devon

Torquay

Folkestone Invicta

The Footlab model makes Torquay the favourite at 38%, against 26% for a draw and 36% for Folkestone Invicta. 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 Torquay vs Folkestone Invicta?

A very open match: only 71 Elo points separate Torquay (1,872) and Folkestone Invicta (1,943).

Torquay win38 %

Draw26 %

Folkestone Invicta win36 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Torquay have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; Folkestone Invicta have 6, 5 and 4.

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

Torquay
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Dagenham & Redbridge(away)	0-2	National League - South
Aug 18, 2026	Weston-super-Mare(home)	0-0	National League - South
Aug 15, 2026	Tonbridge Angels(away)	2-1	National League - South
Aug 8, 2026	Horsham(home)	1-1	National League - South
Jul 31, 2026	Exeter City(home)	2-1	Friendlies Clubs

Folkestone Invicta
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Chelmsford City(home)	1-1	National League - South
Aug 18, 2026	Maidstone Utd(away)	1-1	National League - South
Aug 8, 2026	Walton & Hersham(home)	5-1	National League - South
Aug 1, 2026	Welling United(home)	2-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 28, 2026	Sutton Utd(away)	1-2	Friendlies Clubs

How many goals should we expect?

Torquay score 2.2 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Folkestone Invicta score 2.1 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 57% 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
Torquay	2.2	1.1	3	10/15	11/15
Folkestone Invicta	2.1	1.5	3	11/15	8/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Torquay sit 13th in National League - South (5 points from 4 matches) and Folkestone Invicta sit 12th (5 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
12	Folkestone Invicta	3	1	2	0	7	3	5
13	Torquay	4	1	2	1	3	4	5

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 Torquay vs Folkestone Invicta?: The Footlab model makes Torquay the favourite at 38%, against 26% for a draw and 36% for Folkestone Invicta.
Where and when is Torquay vs Folkestone Invicta played?: Torquay vs Folkestone Invicta is played on September 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Plainmoor Ground, in the National League - South.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 57% 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.