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Stockton vs Gainsborough

England England

NPL Premier Division 2025/2026
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Match Events

45' Event
Petitjean J.

AI Match Summary

Stockton in this NPL Premier Division 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Stockton.

Win Probability Meter

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

29%
Stockton
30%
Draws
41%
Gainsborough
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Gainsborough

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

41% / Low Confidence
  • Stockton average 1.31 goals a game right now, well clear of Gainsborough's 1.29.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 34.400000000000006%
Stockton Clean Sheet 10%
Gainsborough Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Stockton Gainsborough
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 9 9
Draws 7 7
Losses 13 12
Goals Scored 1.31 1.29
Goals Conceded 1.69 1.29
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 2.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 18, 2026 NPL Premier Division
Gainsborough vs Stockton
4:1
Apr 3, 2026 NPL Premier Division
Stockton vs Gainsborough
1:0
Aug 19, 2025 NPL Premier Division
Gainsborough vs Stockton
2:0
Jan 25, 2025 NPL Premier Division
Stockton vs Gainsborough
2:3
Sep 21, 2024 NPL Premier Division
Gainsborough vs Stockton
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Stockton Compare

Top Goalscorer Petitjean J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72

Gainsborough Compare

Avg xG / game 1.82
Avg xA / game 1.11

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Stockton 34 / 100
Gainsborough 32 / 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
Stockton 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

Stockton found the back of the net in 72% of recent matches (29 games).

Gainsborough has conceded goals in 75% of their last 28 outings.

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Recent resilience: Stockton stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Stockton VS Gainsborough
1.25 Goals Scored 1.63
2.38 Goals Conceded 1.63
100% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Stockton

(Home)
19 Sept
Stockton
5 : 2
Bamber Bridge
12 Sept
Warrington Rylands
1 : 1
Stockton
08 Sept
Guiseley
2 : 1
Stockton
05 Sept
Stockton
2 : 2
Guiseley
31 Aug
Stockton
0 : 2
Redcar Athletic
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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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