National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Whickham or South Shields that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Whickham nor South Shields 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.
Whickham form and stats
Whickham have reached this Durham County Challenge Cup stage through battling and winning against Durham Corinthians.Whickham enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Crook Town AFC's place. The match ended 3-0.
Before that, Whickham had a Counties Leagues: Northern League One home game versus Redcar Athletic which ended with a victory 2-0.The match schedule is unforgiving for Whickham as they have a new game in only four days, a Counties Leagues: Northern League One match thankfully also at home. Pickering Town CFC are visiting.
South Shields form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Washington in order to reach 2nd round of Durham County Challenge Cup.South Shields had fun at their own home (The Glebe Ground) last time out, beating Belper Town 2-1.
Preceding that, the 0-1 home loss versus Hyde United.A quick return to home after this game, as Shields are hosting Stafford Rangers in the Non League Premier: Northern only four days away.
South Shields played three friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 1 victory, 0 draws and 2 defeats. In these three matches South Shields scored 5 and conceded {7 goals}.
Head 2 Head
Whickham missing players
South Shields missing players
| Whickham | South Shields | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 9 | Won | W | 5 | 15 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Lost | L | 3 | 6 | ||
| 46 | 31 | Scored | S | 19 | 45 | ||
| 30 | 19 | Conceded | C | 14 | 27 | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 80% | 93% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 80% | 68% | ||
| 64% | 71% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 60% | 48% | ||
| 40% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 40% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 14% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 20% | ||
| 44% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 60% | 52% | ||
| 40% | 29% | Clean Sheets | C S | 40% | 40% | ||
| 24% | 21% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 12% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.6 | 5.1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.8 | 3.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 1.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.2 | 10.9 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.2 | 5.1 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 29% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.4 | 8.9 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3 | 3.3 | ||
