One of the biggest mismatches from the first round of the FA Cup pits seventh-tier side Cray Wanderers against League One promotion hopefuls Stockport County.
Stockport are second in League One, making them one of the highest-placed sides in the draw for round one of the FA Cup.
Cray Wanderers, from the Isthmian League Premier, had to navigate four rounds of qualifying to reach this stage.
Cray Wanderers v Stockport County Tips Summary
Best Bet - Stockport to win and over 3.5 goals @ 1/1
Alternative Bet - Stockport to win 3-1 @ 28/1
Bet Builder - Over 3 goals, Kyle Wootton to score anytime & over 10 total corners @ 3/1
Cray Wanderers v Stockport County Prediction
Best Bet: Stockport to win and over 3.5 goals @ 1/1
Stockport have won eight of their 14 League One games this term and that strong form makes them hard to oppose at Flamingo Park.
The Hatters have made it past the first round of the FA Cup in each of the last six seasons, including a run to the third round while in the National League in 2020/21.
Stockport have taken more shots than any side in League One and they are bound to get chances against seventh-tier opposition. However, the hosts will be up for this huge occasion and they are fresh from a 4-1 win in their last league game.
Stockport have scored three or more goals on four occasions in League One and it is hard to see Cray Wanderers keeping them at bay.
While the visitors are heavy favourites to progress, they are available at 1/1 to win with over 3.5 goals scored in the game.
Alternative Bet: Stockport to win 3-1 @ 28/1
Stockport have a mixed defensive record, having conceded in nine of their 14 league games. The visitors have also conceded 14 times despite facing 17 Expected Goals, so they do tend to concede chances.
However, they have claimed wins over Plymouth Argyle, Wycombe Wanderers, AFC Wimbledon and Barnsley this term despite conceding.
Stockport beat Tranmere 3-1 at this stage last season, while they have scored eight goals across their two victories in the EFL Trophy.
While Cray Wanderers should be able to get on the scoresheet, the 111-place gap between the pair in the football pyramid should tell.
Cray Wanderers v Stockport County Bet Builder Tip
Over 3 goals
Kyle Wootton to score
Over 10 total corners
Pays 3/1
This should be a high-scoring contest and over three goals looks like a solid play, with Stockport’s top scorer Kyle Wootton expected to bag one.
He has scored 10 times in 15 games this season, including a strike in the opening round of the EFL Cup.
While rotation could be on the cards for the Hatters, Wootton hasn’t scored in three matches and this could be the perfect opportunity for the forward to get back to his best.
Stockport have recorded 7.43 corners per game in League One this season, and over 10 total corners completes this bet builder.
The visitors have seen an average of 11.07 corners per game in total across their League One campaign, and they should expect plenty of set piece opportunities against seventh-tier opposition.
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Key Match Stats
Stockport have made it past the first round of the FA Cup for six consecutive seasons
Stockport have taken 238 shots in League One, a league-high
The Hatters have scored three or more goals in four of their eight league victories
There are 111 places between the two teams in the English pyramid
Stockport have faced 17.0 xG across their 14 league games
Wootton has scored 10 goals in 15 games for Stockport this season
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