Plymouth Parkway
Berkhamsted
Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted Predictions, Picks & Odds – 09/11/2026
Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted – Best bets of the match
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Plymouth Parkway arrive at this historic FA Cup First Round tie in sensational form, having won their last four matches on the bounce. Their most recent outing, a commanding 3-1 victory over league leaders Uxbridge at home, underlined their credentials. Rocky Neal, with 13 goals this season, spearheaded that performance alongside Ed Palmer and Hayden Turner, whose spectacular halfway-line strike caught every eye. A perfect home league record of seven wins from seven makes them formidable hosts.
Berkhamsted are equally buoyant, riding a four-match winning streak into their maiden FA Cup First Round appearance. Their route here included a memorable 2-1 upset of National League side Southend United, with Jeffrey Sekyere netting a dramatic late winner. Billy Mardell-Smith has found the net in his last two league outings, while JJ Lacey and Ryan Blake have combined for 15 goals this campaign. Their most recent league fixture was a draw at Gloucester.
Plymouth Parkway's home record this season is the cornerstone of our prediction. Seven league wins from seven at Bolitho Park, coupled with 32 goals scored across all competitions, paints a picture of a side that thrives in front of their own supporters. Rocky Neal's 13-goal haul leads the attack, and the recent 3-1 dismantling of league leaders Uxbridge underlines their quality. The home win at 2.10 reflects that dominance.
Berkhamsted deserve immense credit for reaching this stage, particularly after that stunning 2-1 upset of National League side Southend United. Billy Mardell-Smith, JJ Lacey, and Ryan Blake provide genuine goal threat, with 15 strikes between Lacey and Blake alone. Their four consecutive wins show real momentum. Still, Berkhamsted have scored 18 goals compared to Parkway's 32, a gap in firepower that could prove decisive under the Manadon lights.
Both sides carry attacking intent into this sold-out occasion, which makes the over 2.5 goals market at 1.59 worth close attention alongside the home win selection. Parkway's prolific scoring combined with Berkhamsted's willingness to commit bodies forward suggests goals are likely. A both teams to score outcome at 1.51 also holds appeal given Berkhamsted's cup pedigree. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted
- Parkway scored 32 goals, Berkhamsted just 18
- Perfect seven-from-seven home league record
- Rocky Neal leads attack with 13 goals
Form & Statistics: Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted
Plymouth Parkway
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Berkhamsted
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Lineups: Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted
Plymouth Parkway
Starters
- 1 Dearing
- 2 Down
- 3 Palmer
- 4 Williams
- 5 Ireland
- 6 Brett
- 7 Harrison
- 8 Hall
- 9 Sullivan
- 10 Neal
- 11 Thomson
Berkhamsted
Starters
- 1 Graczyk
- 2 Prosper
- 3 Tompkins
- 4 Rolfe
- 5 Hyde
- 6 Blake
- 7 Mardell-Smith
- 8 Andrews
- 9 Watkins
- 10 Lacey
- 11 Sekyere
Low confidence
Both lineups here carry a speculated tag, drawn from a single source ahead of this FA Cup first-round tie, so treat the shape of things as provisional. Plymouth Parkway's 3-5-2 sets up to control the wide channels at home, while Berkhamsted counter with a more conventional 4-4-2.
The flat midfield four Berkhamsted deploy could test Plymouth Parkway's wing-backs considerably, with Mardell-Smith and Andrews tasked with disrupting the home side's central rhythm. Given the speculative nature of both XIs, late changes before the 19:30 kickoff remain a genuine possibility.
How to Watch Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted Match?
What time is Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted?
Plymouth Parkway host Berkhamsted at Manadon Sports Hub on 9 November 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 GMT.
Where is Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted being played?
This FA Cup First Round tie takes place at Manadon Sports Hub in Plymouth.
How Can I Watch Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted on TV and Live Stream?
This match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the United Kingdom.
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