This club, founded in 1880 and playing at New Lodge Stadium, has repeatedly given fans and bettors big wins thanks to its persistent victories over the favourites.
Victory over Bowers & Pitsea in 2024: 1:2 in favour of the underdog
One of the most striking examples occurred on 31 August 2024 in the qualifying round of the FA Cup. Billerica Town, considered the favourite with odds of around 1.44 to win (69 per cent probability), faced Bowers & Pitsea from a lower division. The match took place at Billerica's home stadium, where the team had the advantage in terms of squad and form. However, Bowers, as the underdog with odds of 4.5 at 666gambit.org.uk, surprised everyone.
The game started tensely: Billerica had 58 per cent possession and 12 shots on goal, but the opponent's defence held firm. In the 25th minute, Bowers opened the scoring after a counterattack, with the forward shooting into the bottom corner. Billericay responded at half-time, equalising in the 55th minute with a 20-metre strike from a midfielder. It seemed that the hosts would take the lead, but in the 78th minute, a defensive error allowed Bowers to score a second goal with a header from a corner. The final whistle recorded a 1-2 score. This result came as a shock, as Billericay was higher in the table and had a three-game winning streak. Bets on Bowers to win paid out 4.5 times the stake, with total payouts in the thousands of pounds for those who took a chance on the underdog.
Sensational result against Enfield Town: 0-4 in a friendly match in 2024
In the summer of 2024, on 30 July, Billerica Town played a friendly match against Enfield Town, which had moved up to the National League South. The pre-match odds had Enfield as the favourite at 2.24 (44 per cent probability), while Billerica was rated as the underdog at 2.81. The away match was a real triumph for Billerica, ending in a crushing 0-4 victory.
Billerica took the initiative from the very first minutes: in the 12th minute, the forward scored from a penalty kick, opening the scoring. Enfield tried to respond, but the visitors' defence, including the captain, blocked all attacks. In the second half, Billerica added three more goals: in the 52nd minute, a long-range shot by a midfielder, in the 67th minute, a solo run by a striker, and in the 85th minute, a header from a set piece.
The team had 18 shots, scoring 4, while Enfield had only 7 shots without scoring. This victory was unexpected, given Enfield's recent rise and home advantage. Bets on a clean victory for Billerica with a handicap of -1.5 (odds of around 3.5) brought in big winnings, especially for those who bet on a total of more than 3.5 goals (4.0).
Triumph over Biggleswade Town in 2022: confident qualification in the Cup
In the qualifying round of the FA Cup on 1 October 2022, Billerica Town faced Biggleswade Town at home. Billerica was the favourite with odds of 1.73, but the total goals market offered high odds of over 2.5 (1.80), given the defensive style of their opponents. The match ended in a 3-1 victory, which was the basis for big wins.
The game started actively: in the 8th minute, Billericay opened the scoring after a corner kick, with the ball ricocheting into the net. Biggsway responded in the 32nd minute with a long-range shot, but in the second half, Billerica dominated, scoring in the 55th and 72nd minutes - one goal from a penalty, the other after a counterattack. Possession was 62 per cent, with 15 shots against 8 for the opponent.
This victory was unexpected in terms of the score, as Biggsway had a series of draws, but Billerica capitalised on their chances perfectly. Bets on a victory with a total of more than 2.5 goals (combined odds of 3.1) yielded winnings several times greater than the stake.
Match against Horsham in 2025: a high-stakes battle for the lead
On 11 January 2025, in the East Midlands Premier Division, Billerica Town played away against Horsham, the leaders of the table. The odds were close: Horsham – 2.20, Billerica – 3.00, with the market for a draw at 3.20. The match ended in a narrow 1-2 victory for Billerica, which was one of the sensations of the season.
Horsham started aggressively, opening the scoring in the 20th minute with a shot from 25 metres. Despite the pressure, Billericay equalised in the 45th minute with a goal from a set piece. In the second half, the visitors increased the pressure, scoring in the 68th minute with a solo run by the forward. Statistics: 10 shots for Billereika against 14 for the hosts, but the efficiency of conversion was higher. This victory lifted Billereika into the top 3, despite their underdog status. Bets on the visitors to win (odds 3.0) brought in significant sums, especially considering Horsham's five-game winning streak.