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by Ian John in FA Cup Predictions
There's FA Cup First Round action this weekend and on Saturday evening, National League Brackley Town host League Two Notts County at St James Park, Brackley. The home-town Saints have to take full advantage of being the home team for this tie, especially against the high-flying Magpies. Here's our prediction for the match.
Brackley have struggled a little in the National League this season and currently sit 17th in that table, with 17 points from their 15 league games played so far. In contrast, opponents Notts County have started brightly in League Two this season and lie in fifth place in the table having taken 24 points from their 14 league games played so far.
Coming into this fixture, Brackley's form in the last five games is dismal, with four defeats and one draw and no goals scored across all those matches. They lost 2-0 at home to Wealdstone and drew 0-0 at home with Gateshead and on the road lost 2-0 to Halifax Town and then last weekend lost away to Southend United by the same scoreline.
In contrast, Notts County have won four of their last five games. That run includes a 3-1 home win over Oldham Athletic, followed by a 1-0 away win over Barnet. They then earned a 2-2 draw away to title-chasing Swindon Town and last weekend beat Cambridge United 2-0 to maintain their strong recent form.
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The Best Betting Odds for Brackley Town FC v Notts County Match
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4.75 | 3.8 | 1.66 |
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4.33 | 3.75 | 1.73 |
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4.33 | 3.8 | 1.7 |
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4 | 4 | 1.73 |
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4.25 | 4 | 1.62 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Brackley Town FC and Notts County?
Our prediction for the Brackley Town FC vs Notts County match is: Notts County wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 01/11/2025 between Brackley Town FC and Notts County in FA Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 37.36% for a win of Brackley Town FC against Notts County with odds of 4.75 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Brackley Town FC vs Notts County is 24.01% with odds of 4 at Betway.
- Our prediction model gives a 38.64% chance ⭐ for a win of Notts County vs Brackley Town FC with odds of 1.73 at Betfred.
Brackley Town FC vs Notts County Form
Brackley Town FC and Notts County Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - National League
21 Oct 2025 - National League Cup
18 Oct 2025 - National League
14 Oct 2025 - FA Cup, Qualification
11 Oct 2025 - FA Cup, Qualification
4 Oct 2025 - National League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Oct 2025 - National League Cup
18 Oct 2025 - National League
14 Oct 2025 - FA Cup, Qualification
1 Oct 2025 - National League
23 Sept 2025 - National League
20 Sept 2025 - National League
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - National League
11 Oct 2025 - FA Cup, Qualification
4 Oct 2025 - National League
27 Sept 2025 - National League
13 Sept 2025 - National League
6 Sept 2025 - National League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - League Two
21 Oct 2025 - League Two
18 Oct 2025 - League Two
4 Oct 2025 - League Two
30 Sept 2025 - EFL Trophy
27 Sept 2025 - League Two
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - League Two
4 Oct 2025 - League Two
30 Sept 2025 - EFL Trophy
20 Sept 2025 - League Two
6 Sept 2025 - League Two
23 Aug 2025 - League Two
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Oct 2025 - League Two
18 Oct 2025 - League Two
27 Sept 2025 - League Two
13 Sept 2025 - League Two
2 Sept 2025 - EFL Trophy
30 Aug 2025 - League Two
Most goals and assists
Brackley Town FC
Notts County
M. Dennis
(6 Goals)
Brackley Town FC - Notts County Key Points
- Brackley have not won any of their last five (losing four) and failed to score in all those games.
- Notts County are unbeaten in their last five games (winning four).
- No team has scored fewer than Brackley's 10 goals in the National League this season.
- County have scored 25 league goals in 14 games, Brackley just 10 goals in 15 games.
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Our Brackley Town FC vs Notts County Prediction
Our prediction for the Brackley Town vs. Notts County FA Cup First Round tie is: Notts County wins.
It can be quite tough to compare two teams from different divisions in cup ties, as on any given day any team can beat another. But the recent form of both these teams suggests Notts County are a very strong favourite. The Magpies recent form is excellent, whereas Brackley's is awful. Even with home advantage, this looks a tough one for the non-league side so we're backing Notts County to take the win.
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