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Darlington FC vs Worksop - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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National League North
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Match Events

10' Event
Harratt K.
48' Event
Howells M.
62' Event
Whitham L.

AI Match Summary

Worksop in this National League North matchup, with the score ending 1-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Worksop.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

29%
Darlington FC
30%
Draws
41%
Worksop
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Worksop

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

30% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Worksop lately — more wins on the board than Darlington FC.
  • Win probability leans Darlington FC's way, sitting at 42%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Darlington FC Clean Sheet 11%
Worksop Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Darlington FC Worksop
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 9 16
Draws 3 2
Losses 17 11
Goals Scored 1.31 1.93
Goals Conceded 1.86 1.45
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 8, 2026 National League North
Darlington FC vs Worksop
1:2
Jan 27, 2026 National League North
Worksop vs Darlington FC
1:1
Nov 4, 2025 National League North
Darlington FC vs Worksop
5:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Darlington FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Howells M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

Worksop Compare

Top Goalscorer Harratt K.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Whitham L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Darlington FC 40 / 100
Worksop 36 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Darlington FC Worksop

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Historical meetings average 3.67 goals per match.

Darlington FC's goal record stands at 76% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Worksop's defensive record shows goals conceded in 69% of 29 matches.

Solid form: Darlington FC remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Darlington FC VS Worksop
1.25 Goals Scored 1.63
2 Goals Conceded 1.75
88% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Darlington FC

(Home)
10 Oct
Darlington FC
1 : 1
Merthyr Town
03 Oct
Morecambe
3 : 0
Darlington FC
26 Sept
Darlington FC
1 : 1
Hebburn Town
19 Sept
Redcar Town
2 : 4
Darlington FC
12 Sept
Marine
2 : 1
Darlington FC
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Worksop

(Away)
10 Oct
Worksop
2 : 1
Morecambe
03 Oct
Worksop
0 : 3
United of Manchester
26 Sept
Chester
4 : 1
Worksop
22 Sept
Worksop
5 : 2
Telford
19 Sept
Telford
2 : 2
Worksop
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Macclesfield 11 7 3 1 17:9 24
2 Hereford 11 7 2 2 22:6 23
3 Oxford City 11 7 2 2 21:7 23
4 Chester 11 6 2 3 14:9 20
5 South Shields 11 6 2 3 18:17 20
6 King’s Lynn 11 6 1 4 21:15 19
7 Hebburn Town 11 5 3 3 16:19 18
8 Spalding United 11 5 2 4 14:9 17
9 Chorley 11 5 2 4 18:18 17
10 Buxton 11 5 1 5 18:19 16
11 Bedford 11 5 1 5 14:15 16
12 Hednesford 11 4 3 4 18:17 15
13 Marine 11 5 0 6 13:12 15
14 Harborough 11 4 3 4 11:12 15
15 Worksop 11 5 0 6 12:17 15
16 Brackley 11 4 3 4 13:20 15
17 Morecambe 11 4 2 5 15:11 14
18 Merthyr Town 11 3 5 3 13:12 14
19 Scarborough Athletic 11 3 3 5 16:16 12
20 Southport 11 2 3 6 13:21 9
21 Radcliffe 11 3 0 8 13:21 9
22 Telford 11 2 3 6 9:17 9
23 Darlington FC 11 2 2 7 13:22 8
24 Spennymoor 11 1 4 6 12:23 7
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