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>Havant & Waterlooville vs Chippenham Town Predictions, Picks & Odds – 08/09/2026
FA Cup · 1st Round Qualifying ReplaysHavant & Waterlooville vs Chippenham Town – Best bets of the match
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Havant & Waterlooville welcome Chippenham Town to West Leigh Park for this FA Cup qualifying replay after the two sides shared a 1-1 draw at the weekend. The Hawks have been busy during the summer, bolstering their ranks with experienced striker Paul McCallum alongside defenders Richard Brindley and Christian Maghoma. Those additions should provide a solid spine, and the familiarity of home turf could prove decisive in a tight contest.
Chippenham Town will travel knowing they have already proved capable of matching their hosts, having earned that initial draw. However, there is a fitness concern surrounding Bray, who was forced off with an injury during the first meeting and replaced by Joel. Whether Bray is available for this replay could be significant, as the Bluebirds look to progress in the world's oldest national football competition and secure the financial rewards that come with it.
These two clubs could not be separated on 5 September, and there is little to suggest the replay will produce a dramatically different contest. Havant hold home advantage this time, which could prove a marginal factor at a compact ground like West Leigh Park. Their summer recruitment, notably the addition of striker Paul McCallum and defenders Richard Brindley and Christian Maghoma, gives them added steel for a tie of this nature.
Chippenham will be mindful of the early injury to Bray in the first meeting, which disrupted their rhythm and forced a reshuffle. Should that issue recur or limit their options, the visitors could find it difficult to impose themselves away from home. Still, their resilience in earning a draw last time out proves they are no pushovers, and a tight, cagey affair looks the likeliest outcome once more.
The recommended pick here is a double chance backing the home side or the draw. The hosts at 2.71 represent decent value given their reinforced squad and the benefit of playing at West Leigh Park, while the draw at 3.80 remains a realistic result given how little separated these teams days ago. Under 2.5 goals at 2.22 also merits consideration given the low-scoring precedent. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Havant & Waterlooville vs Chippenham Town
- Previous meeting ended level at 1-1
- Chippenham carry injury concern over Bray
- Hawks bolstered by summer recruitment drive
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How to Watch Havant & Waterlooville vs Chippenham Town Match?
What time is Havant & Waterlooville vs Chippenham Town?
Kickoff at West Leigh Park is set for 19:45 BST on Tuesday 8 September 2026.
Where is Havant & Waterlooville vs Chippenham Town being played?
This FA Cup qualifying replay takes place at West Leigh Park, home ground of Havant & Waterlooville.
How Can I Watch Havant & Waterlooville vs Chippenham Town on TV and Live Stream?
Check local FA Cup broadcast schedules, as televised coverage of qualifying-round replays is not guaranteed.