- Uxbridge FC have won their last five consecutive matches.
- AFC Hornchurch have lost their last two away games and have scored just three times in their five away matches across all competitions.
- Uxbridge FC are unbeaten in seven home matches across all competitions, winning six and drawing one.
Uxbridge are a team on the up
Uxbridge FC are a side on a roll after claiming eight wins, one draw and one defeat in their last ten across all competitions. The Reds, who have won their last four home matches in a row, look ready to make this FA Cup Qualification 2026 fixture a cup tie from the off.
Uxbridge FC's style is quite unique as they push both full-backs up alongside their wingers and try to recycle the ball around the box, creating numerous chances in the process. That's led to some entertaining matches of late, with the Reds averaging 2.29 goals per-game at home across all competitions.
Daryl McMahon's AFC Hornchurch, who took charge on 29 January 2024, are a well drilled, physical side that play a smart passing game. They move the ball well and can be a threat from set pieces and long throws, but this fixture is likely to be won or lost in the middle of the park and the battle for second balls.
Stick with the hosts at the odds
Uxbridge FC are outsiders in the market at 41/10, but with Saturday's hosts on the back of four consecutive home victories, we're sticking with them to nick this one. AFC Hornchurch have been hit and miss across all competitions of late, posting five wins and five defeats in their last ten, so we're not reading too much into their recent results.
There's no prior H2H record for the sides to go off, so this match feels like a fresh tactical encounter rather than a grudge match. McMahon's men have been a threat at times this season, particularly from set pieces and in the air, but their away record suggests they may need a big night in that regard to get the better of the in-form Reds.
Over 2.5 goals and BTTS No looks the way to go in this clash at 53/100, while a home win in an open game that the hosts can control also appeals. A clean sheet angle also suits as AFC have scored only 3 times in 5 away matches and Uxbridge have the ability to keep the Urchins quiet, so that's where we'll place our BTTS No bet at 23/20.
Dominic Poleon has scored two of the Urchins' five goals across their last five games so the forward has the sharpest edge of any in this AFC squad in the final third.
