Halesowen Town came from behind to beat Basford United 3-1 in the FA Cup first qualifying round. Basford led through Amarvir Sandhu's third-minute strike, but Halesowen were ahead by half-time and added a third in the 90th minute.
Halesowen Town vs Basford United
First half2 - 1
Second half1 - 0
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
Who will win, Halesowen Town vs Basford United?
CheckLive's model makes Halesowen Town the favourite, with a 69% win probability.
What is the predicted score?
CheckLive's model projects Halesowen Town 3:1 Basford United.
When is Halesowen Town vs Basford United?
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
Halesowen Town – Basford United
Halesowen Town
Basford United
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 3 | 1 |
Average per game | 3 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 3-1 | 0 |
Form
Halesowen Town
- 5Matches
- 15Goals
- 3Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 0Draws
- 2Losses
Basford United
- 5Matches
- 11Goals
- 2.2Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 0Draws
- 3Losses
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Halesowen Town
Basford United arrive having lost three of five, and Halesowen Town, despite back-to-back defeats, carry the stronger overall profile into this FA Cup tie. CheckLive's read leans Halesowen at a solid 69% — a meaningful edge built largely on a commanding mental advantage.
Home win — Halesowen Town
Medium confidence76%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
47.9
37.6
CheckSkill
51.9
50.9
CheckMental
50.8
28.6
CheckLive total56.1 vs 41.8+14.3
More match signals
Halesowen Town (DNB)75%
Over 2.570%
Halesowen Town (−1)56%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wins this FA Cup tie?
CheckLive's read points to Halesowen Town. Home advantage and a clear mental edge give the hosts the upper hand, though both sides' patchy form means the margin should be slim.
Are Halesowen Town the clear favorite?
Halesowen Town are the lean, not a certainty. Their mental edge over Basford United is significant, but with both teams losing three of their last five, this FA Cup tie is closer than the numbers suggest.
Will both teams score?
Both teams to score looks live. Basford United have scored four and conceded eight across their last five, while Halesowen Town scored three and conceded six — goals on both sides are plausible.