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Halifax vs Newcastle Utd U21
England
National League Cup The Shay, Halifax 
Match Events
24'
24'
McArthur C.
59'
59'
Sub
Munda A. In: Harrison A.
Out: Munda A.
62'
62'
Sub
Wright M. In: Harris W.
Out: Wright M.
AI Match Summary
This match ends 1-0, with Halifax advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
70%
17%
13%
Draw rate projection: 17% Favored: Halifax
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
88%
/ Very High Confidence
- Halifax carry the better recent record into this one.
- Win probability leans Halifax's way, sitting at 70%.
- Halifax have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Newcastle Utd U21, who have won 1 of the last 2 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 29%
Over 4.5 Goals 13%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
Halifax Clean Sheet 18%
Newcastle Utd U21 Clean Sheet 11%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Halifax | Newcastle Utd U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 14 | 8 |
| Draws | 5 | 7 |
| Losses | 11 | 15 |
| Goals Scored | 1.25 | 1.33 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.38 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.25 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.38 | 1.33 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Dec 16, 2025 National League Cup
Halifax vs Newcastle Utd U21
1:0
Oct 1, 2024 National League Cup
Halifax vs Newcastle Utd U21
1:2
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Halifax 67 / 100
Newcastle Utd U21 14 / 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
Halifax Newcastle Utd U21
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick HAL Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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
Halifax's goal record stands at 90% scoring rate across 30 recent games.
Newcastle Utd U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 87% of 30 matches.
Historical meetings average 2.00 goals per match.
Halifax has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Halifax VS Newcastle Utd U21
1.25 Goals Scored 1.33
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.33
50% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 33%
25% Over 3.5 33%
Recent Form & Match History
Halifax
(Home) 01 Aug
Curzon Ashton
0 : 1 Halifax
28 Jul
Rochdale
2 : 3 Halifax
25 Jul
Spennymoor
1 : 3 Halifax
21 Jul
Gainsborough
2 : 3 Halifax
18 Jul
Avro
4 : 3 Halifax
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14 Jul
Halifax
3 : 2 Chesterfield
11 Jul
Halifax
1 : 6 Bradford City
04 Jul
Halifax
1 : 3 Sheffield Utd
18 Apr
Halifax
2 : 6 Southend
06 Apr
Halifax
2 : 2 Tamworth
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Newcastle Utd U21
(Away) 27 Apr
Swansea U21
2 : 0 Newcastle Utd U21
13 Apr
Newcastle Utd U21
1 : 1 Wolves U21
10 Apr
Manchester United U21
1 : 3 Newcastle Utd U21
20 Mar
Nottingham U21
3 : 0 Newcastle Utd U21
13 Mar
Newcastle Utd U21
2 : 0 Blackburn U21
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27 Apr
Swansea U21
2 : 0 Newcastle Utd U21
10 Apr
Manchester United U21
1 : 3 Newcastle Utd U21
20 Mar
Nottingham U21
3 : 0 Newcastle Utd U21
09 Mar
Leicester U21
2 : 2 Newcastle Utd U21
13 Feb
Arsenal U21
1 : 0 Newcastle Utd U21
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamworth | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Brackley | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 10 |
| 3 | Rochdale | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 4 | Solihull Moors | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 5 | Everton U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 6 | Manchester United U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | 3 |
| 7 | Burnley U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:8 | 1 |
| 8 | Blackburn U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:9 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boreham Wood | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Braintree | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 3 | Wealdstone | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Forest Green | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 7 |
| 5 | Nottingham U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 6 |
| 6 | West Brom U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 7 | Leicester U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:10 | 2 |
| 8 | Wolves U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5:12 | 0 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham U21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13:4 | 11 |
| 2 | Truro | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 3 | Woking | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 8 |
| 4 | Brighton U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 7 |
| 5 | Aldershot | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 6 | Sutton | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:13 | 4 |
| 7 | Fulham U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:5 | 3 |
| 8 | Southampton U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7:12 | 2 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston United | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Halifax | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Newcastle Utd U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 4 | Scunthorpe | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 5 | Leeds U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
| 6 | Sunderland U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:8 | 6 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 8 | Gateshead | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:10 | 2 |
Promotion - National League Cup (Play Offs)
