Cheltenham vs FC Halifax Town: the numbers, the form and our prediction
Our model makes Cheltenham the pick at 54% for Cheltenham vs FC Halifax Town. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
Cheltenham face FC Halifax Town on 7 November 2026 at Whaddon Road, Cheltenham. Cheltenham are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 54%. This 1/128 finals fixture in FA Cup is listed as Cheltenham - FC Halifax Town. Kick-off is 15:00 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
Cheltenham: they come in on the back of a defeat, following two wins, one draw and one defeat before that. That is two wins, one draw and two defeats from the last five, worth 7 points. Across those five they scored nine and conceded eleven, with one clean sheet. That gives them a form rating of 25.0 out of 100.
FC Halifax Town: they come in on the back of a win, following two wins, one draw and one defeat before that. That is three wins, one draw and one defeat from the last five, worth 10 points. Across those five they scored 13 and conceded nine, with one clean sheet. That gives them a form rating of 25.0 out of 100.
Comparison data
| Statistic | Cheltenham | FC Halifax Town |
|---|---|---|
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LWWLD | WLDWW |
| Points from last 5 | 7 | 10 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 9 / 11 | 13 / 9 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 1 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 25.0 | 25.0 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 54% | 25% |
Key match insights
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 3.35, over 2.5 goals at 62% and both teams to score at 60%.
- First goal: Leans Cheltenham's way at 58%.
The call
The model tilts to Cheltenham at 54%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. The goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Cheltenham's way, especially at Whaddon Road.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Cheltenham or FC Halifax Town?
Cheltenham, with an implied win probability of roughly 54%. The full split is 54% Cheltenham, 21% the draw and 25% FC Halifax Town.
When and where is Cheltenham vs FC Halifax Town being played?
7 November 2026 at Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, kick-off 15:00 UTC.
Have Cheltenham and FC Halifax Town met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Cheltenham and FC Halifax Town?
Cheltenham have taken 7 points from their last five (LWWLD), FC Halifax Town 10 from theirs (WLDWW). Most recently Cheltenham took a 1-3 defeat away at Tranmere and FC Halifax Town a 2-0 win at home to Yeovil Town.
How many goals are expected in Cheltenham vs FC Halifax Town?
The model's combined scoring line is 3.35 — 2.00 for Cheltenham and 1.35 for FC Halifax Town. It rates over 2.5 goals at 62%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 60%, so its call is yes.