National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's East Grinstead Town or South Park that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Grinstead nor South Park 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.
East Grinstead Town form and stats
Last season, East Grinstead Town's Alan Turvey Trophy journey ended in the 2nd round.East Grinstead Town's previous match was also a home event, the defeat 0-1 against Sheppey United (in Fa Trophy).
Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Sevenoaks Town (1-4).The match schedule is unforgiving for East Grinstead Town as they have a new game in only four days, a Non League Div One: Isthmian South East match thankfully also at home. Three Bridges are visiting.
Grinstead have prepared for this season with one friendly games versus mixed opposition. Results from training matches should always be treated with caution, but the takeaways from these one matches are 0 victories, 0 draws and 1 losses. In these games, East Grinstead Town have scored {1 goals} and conceded 2 times.
South Park form and stats
They also participated in Alan Turvey Trophy last season. This ended in the 3rd round.The supporters enjoyed South Park's previous match versus Erith & Belvedere, a Fa Trophy win (2-1) played at home.
A loss against Raynes Park Vale was the result prior to that, in a Non League Div One: Isthmian South Central home game.The schedule is very tough for South Park now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Non League Div One: Isthmian South Central game at Uxbridge is waiting in only four days.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head numbers (for the previous nine meetings): East Grinstead Town won five games, zero matches ended with a tie and South Park got four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: six / three.
East Grinstead Town missing players
South Park missing players
| East Grinstead Town | South Park | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Won | W | 3 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Drew | D | 1 | 5 | ||
| 14 | 7 | Lost | L | 7 | 11 | ||
| 26 | 17 | Scored | S | 15 | 36 | ||
| 54 | 27 | Conceded | C | 23 | 45 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 84% | 79% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 82% | 84% | ||
| 64% | 71% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 82% | 68% | ||
| 52% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 64% | 44% | ||
| 20% | 14% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 9% | 12% | ||
| 52% | 64% | BTTS | BTTS | 55% | 64% | ||
| 16% | 14% | Clean Sheets | C S | 18% | 16% | ||
| 32% | 21% | Failed to Score | F T | 27% | 20% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0.5 | 0.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0.5 | 0.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.2 | 0.1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 1.2 | 0.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0.4 | 0.2 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 400% | 867% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 1.6 | 0.7 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0.6 | 0.3 | ||