National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Yate Town or Weston-super-Mare that keep their silverware dream alive.
This ground has grass, unlike Weston-super-Mare's home ground. The last 21 games by the guests on grass have given 9 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses.
The hosts Yate Town saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Gloucester Senior Challenge Cup. This match was also played here at Lodge Road. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Weston-super-Mare have had more rest.
Yate Town form and stats
Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 3rd round qualifying.Yate's previous match was a Gloucester Senior Challenge Cup game also played at home, finishing 3-0 vs Slimbridge. The home team hope to to build on that result.
Ahead of that result, a home defeat in the FA Cup against Bracknell Town.
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Plymouth Parkway are coming to town in three days.
Weston-super-Mare form and stats
Weston-super-Mare was sent out of Fa Trophy in the 1st round last season.The supporters enjoyed Weston-super-Mare's previous fixture versus Helston Athletic, a FA Cup win (7-2) played at home.
Prior to that match, a home win 3-1 against Swindon Supermarine in the Non League Premier: Southern South.The schedule is very tough for Weston-super-Mare now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Non League Premier: Southern South game at Dorchester Town is waiting in only three days.
It's finally time to play a game of importance again as a long period of training has passed. Weston-super-Mare have played a number of friendly games in this period, resulting in 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats from three fixtures.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the former four meetings featuring these two participants are: one win for Yate Town, one draw and two wins for Weston-super-Mare. Over 2,5 goals: three times; under 2,5 goals: one game.
Yate Town missing players
Weston-super-Mare missing players
| Yate Town | Weston-super-Mare | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 4 | Won | W | 8 | 16 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 4 | 4 | ||
| 12 | 7 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | ||
| 38 | 16 | Scored | S | 31 | 63 | ||
| 46 | 24 | Conceded | C | 16 | 32 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 93% | 96% | ||
| 84% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 86% | 84% | ||
| 76% | 83% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 71% | 76% | ||
| 40% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 57% | 60% | ||
| 28% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 21% | 32% | ||
| 44% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 64% | 52% | ||
| 32% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 29% | 32% | ||
| 32% | 42% | Failed to Score | F T | 14% | 20% | ||
| 3.4 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.2 | 2 | ||
| 4.6 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.2 | 3.3 | ||
| 1.1 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 0.3 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 6.3 | 2.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4.8 | 4.2 | ||
| 3.3 | 1.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 2 | ||
| 47% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 90% | 125% | ||
| 8.3 | 6.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 4.2 | 6.7 | ||
| 3.9 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1.8 | 3.7 | ||
