Poole vs Chertsey Prediction, Betting Tips, Odds & Preview

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Updated 26 Oct 2026

PredictionPoole to Win

Best Odds2.20

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Written by GüvenSports Betting & Product Specialist

Updated 26 October 2026 · 3 min read

Poole Town return to Southern League Premier South action on Tuesday night looking to strengthen their position at the top of the table. Chertsey Town arrive in decent form themselves, but Poole have set the early pace in the division and have won six consecutive league matches.

The Dolphins were beaten 2-1 by Didcot Town in the FA Trophy on Saturday, yet that late cup setback should not obscure the quality of their league run. They have scored freely during it, including a 3-1 win at Chertsey less than a month ago.

Chertsey travel after an impressive 4-0 FA Trophy victory at Takeley and have enough attacking options to make this competitive. However, they face a quick turnaround after another away trip, while Poole have looked especially dangerous when their midfield runners can support Ezio Touray and Brandon Goodship early.

FreeOddsTips is backing Poole to Win at 2.20. The league leaders have the stronger recent league record, a proven edge in the reverse fixture and several in-form scorers capable of turning pressure into goals.

Match Preview

Josh Staunton’s Poole side have played on the front foot throughout their league winning run. Antonio Diaz offers delivery and a goal threat from midfield, Harvey Slade has been influential between the lines, and Touray’s pressing and aerial presence give the home side a direct route when needed. Goodship’s place on the bench at Didcot looked like a selection decision rather than an injury concern, so he could return after scoring four times across the three league matches before that cup tie.

Chertsey can be a threat, particularly from corners and free kicks. Darryl Harrison and Luke Robertson scored from set-piece situations in the recent win over Evesham, while Wayne Ridgley, Gary Abisogun and Bradley Wilson give them attacking variety. Still, Poole recovered from a first-half deficit to win 3-1 at Chertsey in September, and their ability to raise the tempo after the interval makes the home win the preferred call.

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Our Best BetEditor’s Choice

Poole to Win

Poole are league leaders after six straight league wins
Poole won 3-1 at Chertsey in September
Poole have scored 14 goals in their last five league games

Best Odds2.20Decimal

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Why Poole to Win Makes Sense

Poole's FA Trophy defeat at Didcot was disappointing, but it came after a seven-match winning run in all competitions and does not change the strength of their league form. Their last five league fixtures have produced five wins and 14 goals, with Diaz, Slade, Touray and Goodship all making major contributions.

The reverse meeting provides a useful matchup reference. Chertsey led at the break, but Poole took control after half-time and won 3-1. Chertsey have since shown they can score and are coming off a 4-0 cup win, so the straight home win is preferable to relying on a clean sheet.

At 2.20, Poole to Win is a fair way to back the division leaders rather than moving to a more complicated goals line. Chertsey's recent travel and short turnaround add another obstacle against a home side with more consistent league momentum.

Form & Recent Matches

Newest match first.

Poole

LWWWW

24 Oct 2026ADidcot Town
FA Trophy1-2L
17 Oct 2026AChippenham Town
Southern League Premier South4-1W
10 Oct 2026HBracknell Town
Southern League Premier South1-0W
7 Oct 2026AGosport Borough
Southern League Premier South3-1W
3 Oct 2026HEvesham United
Southern League Premier South3-1W

Chertsey

WWLDD

24 Oct 2026ATakeley
FA Trophy4-0W
20 Oct 2026HEvesham United
Southern League Premier South2-0W
17 Oct 2026APlymouth Parkway
FA Cup0-2L
13 Oct 2026AHanwell Town
Southern League Premier South1-1D
10 Oct 2026HChippenham Town
Southern League Premier South2-2D

Match Statistics

Last 10 Matches

Poole7 W · 0 D · 3 L

1.80Avg goals scored

1.00Avg goals conceded

3/10Clean sheets

7Wins

0Draws

3Losses

Chertsey4 W · 4 D · 2 L

1.90Avg goals scored

1.40Avg goals conceded

3/10Clean sheets

4Wins

4Draws

2Losses

GoalsBTTSHalf TimeClean SheetsForm

Statistic	Poole	Chertsey
Avg goals scored	1.80	1.90
Avg goals conceded	1.00	1.40
Scored 0 goals	1/10	1/10
Scored 1 goal	5/10	2/10
Scored 2 goals	0/10	5/10
Scored 3+ goals	4/10	2/10
Conceded 0 goals	3/10	3/10
Conceded 1 goal	4/10	1/10
Conceded 2 goals	3/10	5/10
Conceded 3+ goals	0/10	1/10

Statistic	Poole	Chertsey
BTTS — Yes	6/10	6/10
BTTS — No	4/10	4/10

Half-time data unavailable.

Statistic	Poole	Chertsey
Clean sheets	3/10	3/10
Failed to keep a clean sheet	7/10	7/10

Poole

LWWWWWWWLL

7 Wins · 0 Draws · 3 Losses

Chertsey

WWLDDWLDDW

4 Wins · 4 Draws · 2 Losses

Newest match first.

Form Analysis

Recent Form

How both teams have been performing.

Poole

Home team

Form Outlook

Poole have won seven of their last 10 competitive fixtures and their league form is even stronger, with seven successive victories. They have scored 18 goals across that 10-match sample and have found different routes to goal through Touray, Goodship, Diaz, Slade and Saied.

The cup loss at Didcot exposed a risk when Poole commit bodies forward late in games, but their league performances have been more controlled. At home, they have won their latest three competitive fixtures, scoring five and conceding once.

Chertsey

Away team

Form Outlook

Chertsey's 4-0 victory at Takeley extended a solid spell in which they have lost only twice in 10 competitive matches. They are scoring regularly, with 19 goals in that run, and their set-piece threat was evident in the 2-0 win over Evesham.

Their away record across the latest five is respectable at two wins, two draws and one defeat, but this is their second away game in four days. They have also conceded in six of the seven matches before their two latest clean sheets, which leaves room for Poole's in-form attack.

Team News

Squad Update

Latest squad information before kick-off.

Poole

Home team

Squad Status

Ik Hill remains the only meaningful fitness uncertainty after being injured against Gosport earlier in October and then missing the subsequent Bracknell and Didcot matchday squads. No updated recovery timeline has been published.

Brandon Goodship was on the bench against Didcot but was not reported injured. After four goals across the prior three league matches, he is a strong candidate to return. Harry Thomas and Vaughn Covil are recent loan additions, while interim manager Josh Staunton remains the lead matchday decision-maker.

Chertsey

Away team

Squad Status

No official Chertsey injury update or confirmed availability report has been published ahead of this game. Their latest confirmed cup XI at Plymouth Parkway featured Luke Wynne-Roberts, Alex Fisher, Darryl Harrison, Wayne Ridgley, Gary Abisogun and Nathan Minhas.

Conor Lee's availability is unconfirmed. He was sent off against Chippenham on 10 October but appeared in the following match at Hanwell, so there is no reliable basis to list him as suspended for this fixture.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical Outlook

PooleHome

Tactical matchup

ChertseyAway

Tactical Outlook

Poole are likely to retain the assertive approach that has driven their league winning run. A nominal 4-4-2 gives them a physical focal point in Touray, while Diaz, Slade and Saied can support attacks quickly and create from central areas or set pieces. Goodship's likely return would add another penalty-box finisher.

Chertsey have shown personnel flexibility, but a 4-3-3 shape would allow Ridgley and Lodge to support a front three containing Abisogun, Minhas and Wilson. Their clearest route to a goal may be through corners and free kicks, where Harrison, Robertson and Lodge have recently been involved.

The key period may be after half-time. Poole overturned a 1-0 interval deficit to beat Chertsey 3-1 in September, and their runners from midfield can stretch an opposition defence once the game opens up. Chertsey's clean sheets in their last two games deserve respect, but they will have to handle sustained pressure after their weekend trip to Takeley.

H2H

Head-to-Head

Previous meetings between the two teams.

29 Sep 2026Southern League Premier SouthVenue: ChertseyPoole3–1Chertsey
11 Apr 2026Southern League Premier SouthVenue: ChertseyPoole1–0Chertsey

Expected Starting XI

Team Lineups

Projected starting lineups for both teams.

PooleFormation 4-4-2

ChertseyFormation 4-3-3

Players to Watch

Key Players

Players who could have an important influence on the match.

Poole

Home team

Ezio TourayST
Scored in three consecutive league matches before the Didcot cup tie and gives Poole pressing and aerial threat.
Brandon GoodshipST
Hit four goals in the three league games before being rested to the bench at Didcot.
Antonio DiazCM
Offers goals and dangerous dead-ball delivery, including the assist for Touray's winner against Bracknell.
Harvey SladeCM
Has recently scored, created and won a penalty while providing Poole's forward running from midfield.

Chertsey

Away team

Wayne RidgleyCM
Scored at Takeley and has supplied both goals and creativity during the recent run.
Luke RobertsonCM
Chertsey's leading available scorer and their penalty scorer in the reverse fixture.
Gary AbisogunRW
Scored at Takeley and can carry a threat from wide or advanced positions.
Darryl HarrisonCB
Aerial danger at attacking set pieces after his headed goal against Evesham.

What the Numbers Tell Us

Data Insight

What the recent numbers suggest about the matchup.

Our Reading of the Data

Poole's last 10 competitive matches have produced seven wins, 18 goals scored and six games over 2.5 goals. Their recent league output is even more striking: 14 goals across five straight wins. That scoring depth supports the home-win selection even after the narrow FA Trophy defeat at Didcot.

Chertsey have scored 19 times in their own last 10 and have recorded six matches over 2.5 goals. Both teams have seen BTTS land in six of those 10-match samples, which keeps Both Teams to Score relevant as the alternative angle.

Chertsey's two latest clean sheets show improvement, but they had conceded in six of the preceding seven matches. Poole's 3-1 win in the reverse fixture fits a matchup where the visitors can contribute but may struggle to contain the league leaders for 90 minutes.

Final Verdict

Editorial

Our ConclusionPoolevsChertsey

Poole have the stronger league case. They lead the division, have won six consecutive league matches and beat Chertsey 3-1 away in the reverse fixture despite trailing at half-time. Their attacking options are in form, with Goodship likely to be fresher after his substitute role at Didcot.

Chertsey's 4-0 win at Takeley confirms they are capable of causing problems, especially from set pieces, so a Poole clean sheet is far from guaranteed. Even so, the home side have more reliable league momentum and Poole to Win at 2.20 is the main selection.

The expected score is Poole 3-1 Chertsey.