National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Haringey Borough or Enfield Town that keep their silverware dream alive.
This is a local fight, usually meaning extra mental strain and importance.
These are hustling days for the home side, as they were in action only three days ago in the Non League Premier: Isthmian. Thankfully the previous game, versus Potters Bar Town, was also a home game here at Coles Park. The away team is better rested.
Haringey Borough form and stats
The Haringey fans got no joy from their last match, also played here at Coles Park: A 1-2 defeat against Potters Bar Town.
Heartbreak before that as Haringey Borough lost 1-4 at Hastings United's place.There will be little rest for Haringey Borough after this match as they are travelling to Bognor Regis Town for a Non League Premier: Isthmian game in only four days.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Haringey Borough friendly games in pre-season: Haringey played four friendlies, won 3, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Haringey Borough scored {9 goals} and conceded 3 in these four games.
Enfield Town form and stats
Enfield Town play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 3-1 victory visiting Carshalton Athletic.
Before that, the Alan Turvey Trophy win away at Felixstowe & Walton United.
Enfield have another match away from home in just four days, a Non League Premier: Isthmian match against Wingate & Finchley. A demanding schedule for the visitors!
Enfield Town played two friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 1 victory, 0 draws and 1 defeat. In these two matches Enfield Town scored 3 and conceded {6 goals}.
Head 2 Head
Head to head numbers (for the preceeding five meetings): Haringey Borough won one game, two matches ended with a draw and Enfield Town managed two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / two.
Haringey Borough missing players
Enfield Town missing players
| Haringey Borough | Enfield Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 15 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 8 | Won | W | 5 | 12 | ||
| 7 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 6 | ||
| 9 | 5 | Lost | L | 5 | 7 | ||
| 43 | 30 | Scored | S | 23 | 44 | ||
| 41 | 21 | Conceded | C | 23 | 39 | ||
| 96% | 93% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 88% | 87% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 92% | 84% | ||
| 68% | 73% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 56% | ||
| 36% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 40% | ||
| 24% | 20% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 28% | ||
| 64% | 53% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 60% | ||
| 28% | 40% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 36% | ||
| 12% | 13% | Failed to Score | F T | 8% | 12% | ||
| 4.5 | 4.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.3 | 3.8 | ||
| 4.1 | 4.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.3 | 4.1 | ||
| 1.5 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.3 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 8.5 | 8.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4.3 | 7.2 | ||
| 3.7 | 4.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.7 | 2.9 | ||
| 51% | 46% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 50% | ||
| 10 | 9.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8 | 7.7 | ||
| 4.9 | 5.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.2 | ||