Bury Town beat London Lions 4-2 in the FA Cup first qualifying round. The visitors fell behind to a ninth-minute home goal but took control with three goals before half-time.
London Lions 2:4 Bury Town — Match Report
First half1 - 3
- 9
- 17
- 22
Second half1 - 1
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
Who will win, London Lions vs Bury Town?
CheckLive's model makes Bury Town the favourite, with a 67% win probability.
What is the predicted score?
CheckLive's model projects London Lions 2:3 Bury Town.
When is London Lions vs Bury Town?
Kick-off Saturday 5 September at 15:00 UK time, in the FA Cup, Qualification Round 1.
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Head to Head meetings
London Lions – Bury Town
London Lions
Bury Town
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 2 | 4 |
Average per game | 2 | 4 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 2-4 |
Form
London Lions
- 5Matches
- 9Goals
- 1.8Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 1Draws
- 1Losses
Bury Town
- 5Matches
- 9Goals
- 1.8Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 2Draws
- 2Losses
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Bury Town
Bury Town arrive on a five-game winning streak and, by CheckLive's read, hold the edge in form and composure. London Lions have scored freely but conceded just as often, and a 67% lean points to the visitors.
Away win — Bury Town
Medium confidence78%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
36.7
56.7
CheckSkill
48.1
55.4
CheckMental
26.6
69
CheckLive total45.6 vs 58.6+13.0
More match signals
Bury Town (−1)77%
Bury Town (DNB)77%
Over 2.576%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between London Lions and Bury Town?
Bury Town are the pick in this FA Cup first qualifying round tie. Their five-match winning run, stronger recent form and clear mental edge make them likelier winners than London Lions.
Are Bury Town clear favourites on recent form?
Bury Town arrive with five straight wins, scoring 14 and conceding six, while London Lions have mixed results and conceded 13. Recent form points firmly, if not overwhelmingly, to the visitors.
Will both teams score in this FA Cup tie?
Both teams to score looks a plausible outcome: London Lions scored 13 and conceded 13 in five matches, while Bury Town netted 14. Neither defence looks watertight, so goals on both sides fit.