Our prediction: both teams to score @ 1.64. Both sides have shown they can score and both have defensive weaknesses, and a first-round tie with a second-round place at stake should encourage an open game. The Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted FA Cup first-round tie is at the Manadon Sports Hub in Plymouth on Monday 9 November, with kick-off listed at 19:30 GMT (20:30 WAT).
Prediction table
| Market | Our pick | Odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score | Yes | 1.64 | 85% |
| Best value bet / Matchplug Pick | Both teams to score | 1.64 | 85% |
Odds correct at time of writing, 9 November 2026. Re-check prices before publishing. Our 85% confidence rating is our own.
Team news and form
Plymouth Parkway have shown attacking potential in recent games, scoring three against Uxbridge and four in an entertaining defeat to Hanworth Villa. Their last five results read L, L, W, W, W. It is the first time in the club’s history that they have reached the FA Cup first round.
Berkhamsted have also shown they can score. Their recent results include a 2-2 draw with Gloucester and a 1-1 draw with Sholing, and they beat Southend 2-1 to reach this stage. Their last five results read W, L, W, W, W.
Both clubs are in the Southern League Premier South, so this is a rare all-seventh-tier first-round tie and one of them is guaranteed a place in the second round. We have not found confirmed injury or suspension news, so check the latest team news before kick-off.
Head-to-head – Recent meetings
The two sides met twice in the league last season. Berkhamsted and Plymouth Parkway drew 2-2 in September 2025, and Plymouth Parkway won 2-0 at home in February 2026. That is one game with both teams scoring from two meetings.
Why we’re backing it
Plymouth Parkway have scored freely and also conceded in their recent defeats, and Berkhamsted have scored in several recent games. With both sides showing defensive weaknesses, the chance of each finding the net is strong. The FA Cup setting, with history on offer for both clubs, should also encourage an attacking approach rather than a cautious one.
The risk is that the home side keep a clean sheet, as they did in February. A tight game or an early goal that changes the game plan could also leave one team scoreless. That is why we price it at 1.64 rather than higher.
Betting tips summary
- Main pick: Both teams to score @ 1.64 <- our recommended bet
Frequently asked questions
Will both teams score in Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted? Yes is our pick at 1.64. Both sides have scored in recent games and both have defensive weaknesses.
What time does Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted kick off? Monday 9 November 2026, listed at 19:30 GMT (20:30 WAT), at the Manadon Sports Hub in Plymouth.
How have Plymouth Parkway and Berkhamsted done in recent meetings? They drew 2-2 in September 2025 and Plymouth Parkway won 2-0 in February 2026, both in the Southern League Premier South.
What is at stake in Plymouth Parkway vs Berkhamsted? A place in the FA Cup second round. Both clubs are seventh-tier sides, so one of them is guaranteed to progress.