National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Banbury United or Berkhamsted that keep their silverware dream alive.
These are busy days for the home side, as they were in action only four days ago in the Vanarama National League North. Thankfully the previous game, versus Gloucester City, was also a home game here at The Spencer Stadium. The away team is better rested.
Banbury United form and stats
Banbury United have not come this way in the FA Cup without some hard work on the way, more precisely defeating Stratford Town. Banbury United participated in FA Cup the last season, where they reached the 1st round.A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Banbury, who played 1-1 against Gloucester City. That match was also played at this venue (The Spencer Stadium).
Before that, Banbury United had a Vanarama National League North home game versus Scarborough Athletic which ended with a victory 2-1.With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Banbury United friendly games in pre-season: Banbury United played two friendlies, won 0, drew 1 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Banbury scored 1 goal and conceded 2 in these two games.
Berkhamsted form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Ware, Concord Rangers and Witham Town in order to reach 3rd round qualifying of FA Cup. Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the 1st round qualifying.Two away games in a row for Berkhamsted, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-2 against AFC Totton in the Fa Trophy.
Before that, the victory at home hosting Kings Langley in the Hertfordshire Senior Challenge Cup (4-2).
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only three days as another away game awaits: The Non League Div One: Southern Central trip to Thame.
Berkhamsted played one friendly in their break from official games, resulting in 0 victories, 0 draws and 1 defeat. In these one match Berkhamsted scored 0 and conceded 2 goals.
Head 2 Head
Banbury United missing players
Berkhamsted missing players
| Banbury United | Berkhamsted | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 17 | 8 | Won | W | 6 | 15 | ||
| 5 | 4 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 3 | 6 | ||
| 51 | 25 | Scored | S | 17 | 46 | ||
| 23 | 12 | Conceded | C | 11 | 24 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 91% | 96% | ||
| 84% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 64% | 72% | ||
| 64% | 69% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 55% | 56% | ||
| 32% | 31% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 27% | 32% | ||
| 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 9% | 16% | ||
| 72% | 85% | BTTS | BTTS | 45% | 48% | ||
| 24% | 15% | Clean Sheets | C S | 45% | 44% | ||
| 12% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 18% | 12% | ||
| 5.6 | 7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2 | 2 | ||
| 3.5 | 3.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 3 | ||
| 1.6 | 1.9 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 12.4 | 13.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 7 | ||
| 5.4 | 5.9 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 2 | ||
| 37% | 36% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | ||
| 8.3 | 7.4 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10 | 10 | ||
| 3.9 | 4.1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2 | 2 | ||
