Fakenham Town vs Ware Predictions, Picks & Odds – 08/09/2026

FA Cup · 1st Round Qualifying Replays

08 Sep 2026 Louis Hecq

Fakenham Town vs Ware – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
7bet	2.80	3.80	2.00	View odds

Our prediction

X2: Double Chance Draw or Ware

2.00 on 7bet

· Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 20 Sep 2026 at 22:52 · Odds are subject to change

Fakenham Town vs Ware Preview

Fakenham Town welcome Ware to The Daly Group Stadium for this FA Cup First Qualifying Round replay after the two sides shared a remarkable 3-3 draw in the first leg. The hosts have shown resilience in recent outings, picking up a mixed but unbeaten run of results across their last four matches, with two wins and two draws. Reproducing that fighting spirit will be essential if they are to book a Second Qualifying Round tie against Chesham United.

Ware arrive in Norfolk with genuine belief after that six-goal thriller. Paul Halsey's side began their campaign unbeaten across three draws and progressed in both the FA Cup and FA Trophy, though a heavy defeat to Welwyn Garden City on the final day of August served as a reminder of their vulnerability. Two matches without loss since that setback suggest the visitors have steadied themselves, and the bookmakers reflect that recovery, pricing Ware as slight favourites at 2.00.

The first leg produced six goals, and there is little reason to expect a significantly tighter affair in the replay. Ware's price at 2.00 reflects the bookmakers' view that Paul Halsey's side hold a marginal advantage, while Fakenham are available at 2.80. Our selection of Draw or Away (X2) covers the two likeliest outcomes for the visitors.

Ware's early-season record showed resilience, with an unbeaten start across multiple competitions before a heavy league defeat to Welwyn Garden City. Fakenham, meanwhile, have alternated between draws and wins in recent outings, suggesting they are competitive but not dominant. That pattern of shared spoils and narrow results supports the double chance approach rather than backing either side outright.

Given the volume of goals in the original tie, the over 2.5 goals market at N/A also warrants attention as a complementary pick. Both teams scored freely first time around, and both teams to score at 1.40 aligns with that trend. The prize of a Second Qualifying Round date with Chesham United ensures neither club will hold back.

Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Fakenham Town vs Ware

First leg finished 3-3, six goals scored
Ware unbeaten in recent competitive outings
Fakenham alternate between draws and wins

Form & Statistics: Fakenham Town vs Ware

Fakenham Town

Recent form

DWDW

Wins2/4 (50%)

Draws2/4 (50%)

Losses0/4 (0%)

Season statistics (4)

3.2Total goals

50%Both teams score

1.9Goals scored

1.3Goals conceded

Ware

Recent form

Wins1/2 (50%)

Draws1/2 (50%)

Losses0/2 (0%)

Season statistics (2)

3.7Total goals

54%Both teams score

2.1Goals scored

1.6Goals conceded

Statistic	Fakenham Town		Ware
Last 5 results	2W 2D	·	1W 1D
Avg goals scored	1.9	·	2.1
Avg goals conceded	1.3	·	1.6
Under 2.5 (last 5)	1/4	·	0/2
H2H, last 1 meetings	0 Fakenham Town · 1 Draws · 0 Ware