Get ready for an exhilarating clash between AFC Hornchurch and Torquay in the England National League South on 09.05.2026! As both teams display equally strong performances, this game promises to be a thrilling encounter. Don't miss our expert predictions and comprehensive analysis of each team's form, strategy, and key players. Dive into the details, and consider placing your bet based on our insights!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worthing | 46 | 25 | 9 | 12 | 99/52 | 84 |
| 2 | AFC Hornchurch | 46 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 81/64 | 81 |
| 3 | Torquay | 46 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 87/62 | 80 |
| 4 | Dorking Wanderers | 46 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 78/61 | 79 |
AFC Hornchurch vs Torquay Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - South | AFC Hornchurch | Torquay | 31.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League - South | Torquay | AFC Hornchurch | 01.11.2025 | 1-2 |
| National League - South | Torquay | AFC Hornchurch | 15.02.2025 | 2-1 |
| National League - South | AFC Hornchurch | Torquay | 26.10.2024 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - South | AFC Hornchurch | Weston-super-Mare | 02.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| National League - South | AFC Hornchurch | Maidenhead | 25.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| National League - South | Chippenham Town | AFC Hornchurch | 18.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| National League - South | AFC Hornchurch | Chelmsford City | 14.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| National League - South | AFC Hornchurch | Ebbsfleet United | 11.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League - South | Maidstone Utd | AFC Hornchurch | 06.04.2026 | 5-4 |
| National League - South | AFC Hornchurch | Dagenham & Redbridge | 03.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| National League - South | Farnborough | AFC Hornchurch | 28.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| National League - South | Chesham United | AFC Hornchurch | 24.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League - South | AFC Hornchurch | Hemel Hempstead Town | 21.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - South | Torquay | Dorking Wanderers | 02.05.2026 | 4-2 |
| National League - South | Tonbridge Angels | Torquay | 25.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League - South | Torquay | Hemel Hempstead Town | 18.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League - South | Slough Town | Torquay | 11.04.2026 | 1-5 |
| National League - South | Torquay | Bath City | 06.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| National League - South | Weston-super-Mare | Torquay | 03.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| National League - South | Torquay | Horsham | 28.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| National League - South | Torquay | Dorking Wanderers | 24.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| National League - South | Dagenham & Redbridge | Torquay | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League - South | Torquay | Chesham United | 14.03.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: AFC Hornchurch VS Torquay
Last 20 Matches Statistics: AFC Hornchurch vs Torquay
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: AFC Hornchurch vs Torquay
This is it. The moment the National League South season has been building towards. AFC Hornchurch host Torquay United with just one point separating second from third, and the stakes could not be higher. We're talking promotion, dreams, and everything in between.
Hornchurch sit second on 81 points. Torquay are right behind them on 80. Both clubs have played 46 games. Whatever happens here, it matters enormously.
Here's what you need to watch for. Torquay have been the more prolific side all season, scoring 87 goals compared to Hornchurch's 81. But Hornchurch have conceded more, letting in 64 against Torquay's 62. That tells you something important. Torquay are slightly tighter at the back and sharper in front of goal. On paper, they have the quality edge.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about home advantage saving Hornchurch. The head-to-head record is brutally honest. Torquay won the reverse fixture 2-1 back in November, and they also claimed a 1-2 win at Hornchurch in January. The away side has won three of the last four meetings between these two clubs. That pattern is impossible to ignore.
Hornchurch's recent form is genuinely mixed. They've won some big games, but they've also conceded in bunches. A 5-4 loss at Maidstone and a 3-3 draw at home to Chelmsford show a team that can be opened up. Torquay, meanwhile, demolished Slough 5-1 away and put four past both Dorking and Bath recently. They arrive here full of confidence and goals.
From a betting perspective, here's the real value. Torquay to win looks generous at 2.40 given that three of the last four head-to-heads have gone to the away side. The goals market is also worth serious attention. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games consistently. Over 2.5 goals feels almost certain based on the data, and both teams to score looks like a near-banker.
My bold prediction? Torquay win 2-1, scoring first and forcing Hornchurch to chase the game. Both teams will get on the scoresheet, making BTTS the smartest single bet on the card.
One game. Everything on the line. Buckle up.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Stimson | England | 34 | Attacker | 180 cm | 87 kg |
| T. Joseph | England | 33 | Attacker | 182 cm | n/a |
| S. Higgins | England | 36 | Attacker | 173 cm | n/a |
| L. Spence | England | 38 | Midfielder | 181 cm | n/a |
| J. Clark | England | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Onyemah | England | 30 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Hayles | England | 41 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Clark | England | 37 | Defender | 179 cm | 75 kg |
| B. Alemanji | England | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Yussuff | England | 31 | Attacker | 170 cm | 66 kg |
| L. Nash | England | 30 | Attacker | 176 cm | 71 kg |
| S. Kashket | England | 30 | Attacker | 175 cm | 66 kg |
| Á. Balanta | Colombia | 35 | Attacker | 179 cm | 75 kg |
| T. Wraight | England | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Weston | Antigua and Barbuda | 38 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| S. Scannell | Republic of Ireland | 35 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 73 kg |
| G. Saunders | England | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Muldoon | England | 31 | Midfielder | 183 cm | n/a |
| Q. Monville | England | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. McQueen | England | 31 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 70 kg |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Lapslie | England | 30 | Midfielder | 168 cm | 69 kg |
| B. Seymour | England | 27 | Attacker | 172 cm | 67 kg |
| R. Lovett | England | 28 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | 74 kg |
| K. Dawson | Republic of Ireland | 35 | Midfielder | 179 cm | 80 kg |
| M. Halstead | England | 35 | Goalkeeper | 191 cm | 89 kg |
| J. Stobbs | England | 29 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 85 kg |
| A. Jarvis | England | 28 | Attacker | 188 cm | 80 kg |
| L. Collins | Wales | 25 | Attacker | 178 cm | 67 kg |
| A. Hall | England | 39 | Midfielder | 188 cm | 74 kg |
| D. Ofori-Acheampong | England | 33 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| B. McGavin | England | 26 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 60 kg |
| R. Marshall | England | 26 | Defender | 191 cm | 80 kg |
| D. Martin | England | 26 | Defender | 173 cm | n/a |
| F. Chalupniczak | Poland | 25 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 87 kg |
| C. Thomas | England | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Wellington | England | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| K. Swann | England | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Chastey | England | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Wills | England | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| H. Coggins | England | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
AFC Hornchurch vs Torquay match odds
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