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Durham W vs Sheffield Utd W

England England

Women's League Cup 2025/2026 Maiden Castle, Durham
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
1 - 2
06:00 PM
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Match Events

18' Event
Ralph J.
26'
Reavill J.
44' Event
Ralph J.
Own Goal

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-2, with Sheffield Utd W advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

85%
Durham W
15%
Draws
0%
Sheffield Utd W
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Durham W

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

85% / Very High Confidence
  • Durham W haven't matched Sheffield Utd W's recent run of results.
  • 85% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Sheffield Utd W arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Sheffield Utd W, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • 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 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79.4%
Durham W Clean Sheet 14%
Sheffield Utd W Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Durham W Sheffield Utd W
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 4 8
Draws 7 5
Losses 18 16
Goals Scored 1.14 1
Goals Conceded 2 2.07
Expected Goals (xG) 2.13 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 26, 2026 WSL 2
Durham W vs Sheffield Utd W
2:1
Dec 14, 2025 Women’s FA Cup
Durham W vs Sheffield Utd W
0:1
Nov 2, 2025 WSL 2
Sheffield Utd W vs Durham W
2:1
Sep 24, 2025 Women's League Cup
Durham W vs Sheffield Utd W
1:2
Feb 2, 2025 WSL 2
Sheffield Utd W vs Durham W
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Durham W Compare

Avg xG / game 1.64
Avg xA / game 1.06

Sheffield Utd W Compare

Top Goalscorer Ralph J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Durham W 30 / 100
Sheffield Utd W 30 / 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
Durham W Sheffield Utd W

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Durham W Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Durham W scored in 86% of their last 29 outings.

Sheffield Utd W let in goals in 90% of their last 29 matches.

Away concern: Sheffield Utd W has suffered 5 losses in 5 recent matches.

Games between these two average 2.40 goals.

Scoring Trends

Durham W VS Sheffield Utd W
1.25 Goals Scored 0.88
2.38 Goals Conceded 3
75% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Durham W

(Home)
20 Sept
Durham W
1 : 2
Nottingham W
13 Sept
Leicester W
4 : 2
Durham W
06 Sept
Durham W
1 : 3
Southampton FC W
30 Aug
Liverpool W
7 : 1
Durham W
02 May
Newcastle Utd W
0 : 1
Durham W
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Sheffield Utd W

(Away)
20 Sept
Newcastle Utd W
4 : 1
Sheffield Utd W
13 Sept
Wolverhampton W
3 : 1
Sheffield Utd W
06 Sept
Sheffield Utd W
0 : 1
Leicester W
08 Aug
Liverpool W
5 : 0
Sheffield Utd W
02 May
Sheffield Utd W
0 : 4
Bristol City W
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Manchester City W 3 3 0 0 8:4 8
2 Everton W 3 2 0 1 5:5 5
3 Nottingham W 3 1 0 2 3:4 4
4 Newcastle Utd W 3 0 0 3 5:8 1
Promotion - Women's League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Liverpool W 3 3 0 0 11:2 9
2 Sheffield Utd W 3 2 0 1 3:5 5
3 Durham W 3 0 0 3 3:4 2
4 Sunderland W 3 1 0 2 1:7 2
Promotion - Women's League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 West Ham W 4 3 0 1 12:4 9
2 Charlton W 4 3 0 1 7:6 9
3 Brighton W 4 2 0 2 6:3 6
4 Portsmouth W 4 1 0 3 2:6 3
5 Southampton FC W 4 1 0 3 2:10 3
Promotion - Women's League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Crystal Palace W 3 2 0 1 7:4 6
2 Leicester W 3 2 0 1 6:4 6
3 London City Lionesses W 3 2 0 1 4:2 6
4 Ipswich W 3 0 0 3 3:10 0
Promotion - Women's League Cup 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tottenham W 3 3 0 0 4:0 8
2 Aston Villa W 3 1 0 2 6:3 5
3 Birmingham W 3 2 0 1 5:8 4
4 Bristol City W 3 0 0 3 2:6 1
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