National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Basford United or Banbury United that keep their silverware dream alive.
There have been little to rest for the home side, as they performed in a Non League Premier: Northern game only four days earlier. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Warrington Town.
Basford United form and stats
Basford have not come this way in the FA Cup without some hard work on the way, more precisely defeating Mickleover Sports and Stourbridge. Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the 1st round qualifying.The team is doing great wherever they are playing as Basford has won five games in a row. The Grantham Town match was the last time out without a victory.
A good away victory last time out for Basford, who won 3-2 against Warrington Town.
In the preceding match a 1-0 victory visiting Nantwich Town.With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Basford United friendly games in pre-season: Basford United played five friendlies, won 3, drew 1 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Basford scored 11 goals and conceded 5 in these five games.
Banbury United form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Ardley United and Nantwich Town in order to reach 3rd round qualifying of FA Cup. They also participated in FA Cup last season. This ended in the 1st round.It could be a hat trick of victories away for Banbury, as they have won on their previous two travels.
Banbury had fun at their own home (Greenwich Avenue) last time out, beating St Ives Town 5-1. As mentioned above, Banbury United was the only team on the pitch versus St Ives Town in their previous game, winning 5-1. This could be a tougher task.
Before that one, a nice away victory 2-1 at Nantwich Town.Just as the home team, Banbury have been through a few friendly games in the intense training period that just finished. The results from these training matches are 0 Banbury United wins, 2 draws and 0 losses.
Head 2 Head
Basford United missing players
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| Basford United | Banbury United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 10 | Won | W | 5 | 12 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Drew | D | 3 | 7 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 3 | 6 | ||
| 47 | 29 | Scored | S | 14 | 38 | ||
| 22 | 9 | Conceded | C | 15 | 30 | ||
| 96% | 93% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 91% | 96% | ||
| 76% | 71% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 73% | 72% | ||
| 56% | 57% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 55% | 48% | ||
| 28% | 29% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 18% | 24% | ||
| 20% | 21% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 9% | 16% | ||
| 44% | 36% | BTTS | BTTS | 64% | 64% | ||
| 48% | 57% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 14% | Failed to Score | F T | 9% | 12% | ||
| 4.6 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| 5.1 | 4.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.7 | 2.4 | ||
| 1.1 | 0.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.9 | 0.8 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 7.3 | 7.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.8 | 6.9 | ||
| 3.5 | 3.6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.7 | 3.4 | ||
| 49% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 32% | 35% | ||