Having a 6 point edge in the league standings, Ashton United followers long to see their side earn all points from this match hosting Stalybridge Celtic.
- Ashton United have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Stalybridge Celtic have the fewest scored goals in the first half (3) in Non League Premier: Northern
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
It's no vacation for neither Ashton nor Stalybridge Celtic 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.
Ashton United form and stats
The story so far in the Non League Premier: Northern for Ashton United at their home stadium (Hurst Cross) is 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Ashton United has three losses from their three previous games and the tension is increasing in the dressing room for both the manager Clegg and the players.
Ashton haven't scored a league goal since they found the net 288 minutes ago. Phenix scored that one.
The home club members saw a 1-1 draw vs Curzon Ashton in the Manchester Premier Cup last time out and are hoping for a victory here.
A 0-0 scoreline against Dunston before that, played at their own home stadium in the Fa Trophy. The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Ashton United have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 10 games) they have won 4 times, drawn 2 and lost 4.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Ashton United as they have a new game in only three days, a Non League Premier: Northern match thankfully also at home. Stafford Rangers are visiting.
The Ashton United fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 7 in 6 matches.
Stalybridge Celtic form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Stalybridge Celtic so far with only 4 points returning home. The records show 1-1-4 (win-draw-lose). It's looking increasingly bleak for Stalybridge who now has to deal with a six game losing streak. Bamber Bridge was the last time a defeat was avoided.
Stalybridge Celtic failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Marske United (placed 5th) that ended with defeat 2-3.
The match earlier was the Fa Trophy-battle against South Shields, a home loss (1-2). We have checked recent matches where Stalybridge have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 6 games were 0 victories, 2 draws and 4 defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Stalybridge Celtic are hosting Marine in the Non League Premier: Northern only three days away.
Stalybridge Celtic are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels in the league. They have only managed {3 goals} from 6 away games. In the opposite end, Stalybridge Celtic have conceded 11 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
Head to head numbers (for the former six meetings): Ashton United won one game, two matches ended in a draw and Stalybridge Celtic managed three wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / three.
Ashton United missing players
Stalybridge Celtic missing players
| Ashton United | Stalybridge Celtic | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 6 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 15 | 7 | 0 | Scored | S | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 13 | 6 | 1 | Conceded | C | 6 | 11 | 20 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 92% |
| 67% | 67% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 83% | 62% |
| 42% | 33% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 33% | 38% |
| 25% | 17% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 17% | 15% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 50% | 67% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 33% | 31% |
| 25% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 17% | 31% |
| 25% | 33% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 50% | 46% |
| 3.2 | 2.2 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 3 | 4.4 |
| 4.6 | 3.8 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.5 | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| 1.7 | 1.7 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 6.8 | 6 | 8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4.5 | 7.4 | 8.8 |
| 2.9 | 3 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| 34% | 39% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 15% | 18% |
| 10.4 | 10.2 | 9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 17 | 13.8 | 12.2 |
| 4.6 | 5.3 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 9 | 5.6 | 4.7 |
- Ashton United have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Ashton United have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Stalybridge Celtic have scored away.
- Ashton United have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Ashton United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Stalybridge Celtic have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Stalybridge Celtic have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Stalybridge Celtic have the fewest scored goals (3) away in Non League Premier: Northern
- Stalybridge Celtic have the fewest scored goals in the first half (3) in Non League Premier: Northern
- Stalybridge Celtic have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Stalybridge Celtic haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Stalybridge Celtic is in the worst form (0-0-6)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | United of Manchester | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 23 |
| 2 | Stafford Rangers | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 21 |
| 3 | Radcliffe Borough | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21 |
| 4 | Matlock Town | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 21 |
| 5 | Marske United | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 20 |
| 6 | Hyde United | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 | Morpeth Town | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 19 |
| 8 | South Shields | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 19 |
| 9 | Rylands | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 19 |
| 10 | Gainsborough Trinity | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 17 |
| 11 | Marine | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 17 |
| 12 | Ashton United | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 17 |
| 13 | Bamber Bridge | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| 14 | Warrington Town | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
| 15 | Atherton Collieries | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 16 |
| 16 | Guiseley | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | -3 | 15 |
| 17 | Lancaster City | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -4 | 11 |
| 18 | Stalybridge Celtic | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -12 | 11 |
| 19 | Nantwich Town | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -7 | 10 |
| 20 | Liversedge | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -14 | 10 |
| 21 | Belper Town | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14 | -19 | 9 |
| 22 | Whitby Town | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -9 | 8 |
