Who will win the FA Cup tie between Leamington and Ilkeston Town?

CheckLive's read favours Ilkeston Town, whose underlying numbers edge Leamington's. Both sides are winless in five and the gap between them is modest, so an upset would not surprise, but the visitors look the likelier winners.

Are Leamington or Ilkeston in better form?

Neither has won in five matches: Leamington drew two and lost three, Ilkeston drew one and lost four while conceding 15. Despite that worse record, Ilkeston's form and skill metrics sit slightly higher.

Will both teams score in the qualifier?

The totals lean sits under: Leamington managed four goals and Ilkeston two across their last five matches. Neither attack is firing, so a high-scoring FA Cup tie looks unlikely. Under 2.5 goals holds appeal.

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Leamington 3:1 Ilkeston Town FC — Match Report

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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Leamington beat Ilkeston Town 3-1 at home in FA Cup Qualification Round 1. Two goals inside the opening seven minutes gave the home side a strong early platform.

Cameron Eubank put Leamington ahead in the sixth minute, and Louie Rea doubled the lead a minute later. Ilkeston later reduced the deficit, but Leamington’s third goal arrived in the 90th minute to make it 3-1.

The early double was the decisive passage of the tie. A late goal gave the scoreline a comfortable look and confirmed Leamington’s win.

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When is Leamington vs Ilkeston Town FC?

Kick-off Saturday 5 September at 15:00 UK time, in the FA Cup, Qualification Round 1.

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