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Lancaster vs Gainsborough

England England

NPL Premier Division 2025/2026
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Match Events

55' Event
Bailey S.
57' Event
Amison J.
90' Event
Thompson D.

AI Match Summary

Lancaster in this NPL Premier Division 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 3-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Lancaster.

Win Probability Meter

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

29%
Lancaster
20%
Draws
51%
Gainsborough
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Gainsborough

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Lancaster lately — more wins on the board than Gainsborough.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • Regular NPL Premier Division 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.400000000000006%
Lancaster Clean Sheet 19%
Gainsborough Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Lancaster Gainsborough
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 12 9
Draws 7 8
Losses 10 12
Goals Scored 1.38 1.34
Goals Conceded 1.24 1.31
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 11, 2026 NPL Premier Division
Lancaster vs Gainsborough
3:0
Aug 23, 2025 NPL Premier Division
Gainsborough vs Lancaster
0:0
Dec 14, 2024 NPL Premier Division
Lancaster vs Gainsborough
1:2
Sep 7, 2024 NPL Premier Division
Gainsborough vs Lancaster
1:2
Apr 6, 2024 NPL Premier Division
Lancaster vs Gainsborough
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Lancaster Compare

Top Goalscorer Bailey S.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Amison J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Gainsborough Compare

Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Lancaster 32 / 100
Gainsborough 41 / 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
Lancaster Gainsborough

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Gainsborough Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Lancaster scored in 76% of their last 29 games.

Gainsborough's defensive record shows goals conceded in 76% of 29 matches.

Games between these two average 2.40 goals.

Lancaster has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Lancaster VS Gainsborough
0.63 Goals Scored 1.5
1 Goals Conceded 1.38
63% Over 1.5 88%
25% Over 2.5 63%
0% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Lancaster

(Home)
19 Sept
Bradford PA
1 : 0
Lancaster
12 Sept
Lancaster
0 : 2
Curzon Ashton
08 Sept
Tadcaster Albion
0 : 2
Lancaster
05 Sept
Lancaster
1 : 1
Tadcaster Albion
31 Aug
Lancaster
0 : 3
Workington
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Gainsborough

(Away)
22 Sept
Gainsborough
3 : 0
Leamington
19 Sept
Leamington
1 : 1
Gainsborough
12 Sept
Gainsborough
0 : 2
Avro
05 Sept
Sherwood Colliery
2 : 4
Gainsborough
31 Aug
Gainsborough
0 : 3
Cleethorpes
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Hebburn Town 40 23 10 7 75:41 79
2 Hednesford 40 22 11 7 62:35 77
3 United of Manchester 40 21 9 10 65:41 72
4 Warrington Rylands 40 18 13 9 59:42 67
5 Stockton 40 18 12 10 62:50 63
6 Lancaster 40 17 11 12 56:45 62
7 Gainsborough 40 16 11 13 50:45 59
8 Leek Town 40 17 7 16 50:52 58
9 Cleethorpes 40 14 13 13 56:47 55
10 Ashton United 40 14 11 15 47:54 53
11 Ilkeston 40 15 7 18 52:54 52
12 Bamber Bridge 40 14 8 18 52:52 50
13 Guiseley 40 13 9 18 46:56 48
14 Warrington Town 40 12 12 16 43:63 48
15 Hyde 40 11 14 15 58:63 47
16 Rushall 40 12 11 17 48:61 47
17 Whitby 40 10 13 17 43:55 43
18 Workington 40 10 13 17 43:58 43
19 Prescot Cables 40 9 15 16 40:50 42
20 Morpeth 40 12 6 22 38:54 42
21 Stocksbridge 40 8 12 20 38:65 36
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