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
Stake	2.38	3.45	2.17	View Odds

Our prediction

X2: Double Chance Draw or Ware

2.17 on Stake

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Odds recorded on 01 Oct 2026 at 16:11 · Odds are subject to change

Fakenham Town vs Ware Preview

Fakenham Town welcome Ware back to Clipbush Park for this FA Cup replay after the thrilling initial encounter finished level at three goals apiece. The hosts have shown resilience in recent weeks, picking up two wins and two draws from their last four outings. This replay represents a historic opportunity for Fakenham, who have never progressed beyond the First Qualifying Round. Home advantage could prove significant on a ground they know intimately.

Ware arrive in Norfolk with pedigree in this competition, having twice reached the First Round Proper. Their recent form reads positively, with a win and a draw from their last two fixtures. Manager Paul Halsey has rotated his squad amid a congested schedule, which could affect cohesion. A key storyline surrounds goalkeeper Fred Burbidge, whose potential return from injury might bolster Ware's defensive stability at a crucial moment in their campaign.

The X2 selection, covering a draw or Ware victory, rests on a clear quality gap between these two sides. Ware's ELO ranking places them nearly a hundred spots above Fakenham in the English pyramid, and their historical pedigree in this competition, having twice reached the First Round Proper, underlines a club accustomed to navigating qualifying rounds. The away win at 2.17 offers genuine value here.

Fakenham's recent form reads well on the surface, with two wins and two draws from their last four outings. Yet none of that sequence included a defeat, which could mask the fact they have not faced opposition of Ware's calibre regularly. Ware, meanwhile, arrived at the original tie with momentum and showed enough quality to score three goals away from home.

A key factor is Ware's goalkeeping situation. Fred Burbidge hinted at a possible return around this date, and his presence between the posts would significantly strengthen Ware's defensive resilience. Manager Paul Halsey's squad rotation through a congested schedule means fresher legs could be available for this decisive replay. Over 2.5 goals at N/A also appeals given the six-goal first meeting. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Fakenham Town vs Ware

Ware's ELO ranking sits 98 places higher
First leg produced six goals total
Ware's goalkeeper situation remains uncertain

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