National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Ascot United or Ardley United that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Ascot nor Ardley United as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Ascot United form and stats
Last season, Ascot United's FA Cup journey ended in the preliminary round.The Ascot United coach and his players return home after a 1-1 draw away versus Ardley United in the FA Cup.
Before that match, a Counties Leagues: Combined Counties Premier North win away at Burnham.The manager will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Raynes Park Vale in only four days.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Ascot United friendly games in pre-season: Ascot United played one friendly, won 0, drew 1 and lost 0. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Ascot scored {0 goals} and conceded 0 in these one game.
Ardley United form and stats
They also participated in FA Cup last season. This ended in the preliminary round.Ardley United delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Ascot United in their previous match; a FA Cup fixture.
A 2-2 draw was the result before that, hosting Baldock Town in the Counties Leagues: Spartan South Midlands.The schedule is very tough for Ardley now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Counties Leagues: Combined Counties Premier North game at North Greenford United is waiting in only four days.
Head 2 Head
This isn't the first time these sides face each other this campaign, as the fixture list show this recent match: Ardley United - Ascot United 1-1.
Ascot United missing players
Ardley United missing players
| Ascot United | Ardley United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 9 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 18 | 7 | Won | W | 4 | 8 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 7 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 5 | 10 | ||
| 55 | 20 | Scored | S | 20 | 45 | ||
| 16 | 4 | Conceded | C | 19 | 40 | ||
| 92% | 89% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 64% | 56% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 83% | 88% | ||
| 48% | 56% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 68% | ||
| 36% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 44% | ||
| 24% | 22% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 24% | ||
| 36% | 22% | BTTS | BTTS | 58% | 72% | ||
| 60% | 78% | Clean Sheets | C S | 8% | 8% | ||
| 12% | 11% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 20% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
