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English Southern Premier League South Division

Yate TownYate Town1-3Taunton TownTaunton Town

Full-timeKick-off: Monday, 31 August 2026 at 14:00Venue: The Jelf Stadium

Prediction Review

Our prediction
Yate Town9270%
Expected Score: 4-0
Actual result
Taunton Town
1-3

Match Analysis

Yate Town heavy favorites over Taunton Town

Overview

Yate Town host Taunton Town in the Southern Premier League South, with the model strongly favoring the hosts. Yate have won both home matches so far, while Taunton have lost both of theirs on the road. Both sides are on a short turnaround from matches on August 29.

Home Side Form

Yate Town have won both of their last two home games, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded. Their broader recent form reads LWDDW, with an average of 1.2 goals scored and one conceded across the last five. They will be playing with only two days of rest.

Away Side Form

Taunton Town have lost both of their last two away matches, though they have scored twice per game on the road while conceding 3.5. Their overall recent form is WLWWL, a run that has produced an average of three goals scored and 2.6 conceded. They also face a two-day turnaround.

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have no prior meetings on record, meaning the head-to-head sample is effectively empty. There is no historical basis to assess how this fixture tends to play out.

Home & Away Splits

Home and away splits point sharply in one direction. Yate Town have won both of their home matches, while Taunton Town have lost both of theirs on the road. These are small samples but the contrast is clear.

Key Factors

Both teams are coming off a short turnaround, having played on August 29. Taunton's away record is a concern, while Yate's home form is strong. No league table data is available, so the model leans heavily on recent match-level results and venue splits.

What the Model Says

The model gives Yate Town a 92.7% win probability, with the most likely exact scoreline 4-0. It projects roughly 4.84 total goals, with a 95.3% chance of at least two goals and a 70.4% chance of four or more. The home side is projected to win by two or more goals 81.9% of the time, though the model's confidence is only medium.

Verdict

The data points to a comprehensive home victory, with the model expecting multiple goals and a wide margin. A slip would likely require Taunton's attack — which has scored in both away losses — to outpace a home defense that has conceded only 0.5 per game. The short turnaround for both sides adds a degree of uncertainty.

Last updated: 2026-08-31 19:10:49

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Head to Head

Yate Town 0Draw 01 Taunton Town
  • 2026-08-311 - 3Home

FAQ

What was the final score of Yate Town vs Taunton Town?
The match finished Yate Town 1-3 Taunton Town (full-time).

Notes & Limitations

  • Based on current null season
  • One or both sides lack top-flight history. Figures are adjusted from lower-division data and carry reduced confidence.
  • This analysis does not account for injuries, suspensions or confirmed line-ups.
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