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Sanford at Thornton

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Thornton Academy Hill Stadium

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WIN CHANCEniftiIQ power rating
Sanford0–4 · #7 in Class A South
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Thornton4–0 · #3 in Class A South
est.1%Solid Thorntonest.99%
Projected margin
est. 42
points for Thornton, home field included
Sanford
0–4
#7 of 7 in Class A South Crabtree
Thornton
4–0
#3 of 7 in Class A South Crabtree

Worth knowing

  • Thornton won the last 3 meetings
  • Thornton has won 4 straight

Sanford this season

Thu 9/3vs. MarshwoodL 27–50
Fri 9/11at WindhamL 7–28
Fri 9/18at NobleL 8–48
Fri 9/25vs. MassabesicL 6–28
Fri 10/2vs. South Portland
Sat 10/10at Scarborough
Fri 10/16at Thorntonthis game
Fri 10/23vs. Bangor
Fri 10/30at Bonny Eagle

Thornton this season

Fri 9/4vs. ScarboroughW 56–0
Fri 9/11at South PortlandW 35–21
Sat 9/19vs. Bedford (NH)W 49–7
Fri 9/25at WestbrookW 42–0
Sat 10/3vs. Portland
Fri 10/9at Noble
Fri 10/16vs. Sanfordthis game
Sat 10/24vs. Bonny Eagle
Fri 10/30at Massabesic

Recent meetings

2025Sanford 13, Thornton 56
2024Thornton 48, Sanford 0
2023Thornton 45, Sanford 0
2023Thornton 41, Sanford 14

From the past seasons in our records.

Quick answers

When and where do Sanford and Thornton play?

Sanford plays at Thornton on Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM, at Thornton Academy Hill Stadium.

Who has the better chance, Sanford or Thornton?

Thornton. Our power rating gives Thornton an est. 99% chance to win, by est. 42 points.

What is Sanford's record and Crabtree place?

Sanford is 0–4 and #7 of 7 in Class A South in the Crabtree standings, the MPA's playoff order, recomputed from every result.

What is Thornton's record and Crabtree place?

Thornton is 4–0 and #3 of 7 in Class A South in the Crabtree standings, the MPA's playoff order, recomputed from every result.

Who won the last meeting between Sanford and Thornton?

Thornton won the last meeting in our records, 56–13 in 2025.

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Win chances come from the niftiIQ power rating, a statistical model built on this season's results; the method is on the About page and its track record on Accuracy. Crabtree places use the MPA's own method, recomputed. Nothing here is advice.

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