National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Bishop Auckland or West Auckland Town that keep their silverware dream alive.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Bishop Auckland form and stats
Action has already taken place for Auckland in FA Cup as they have defeated Seaham Red Star and Bridlington Town to reach the 1st Round Qualifying. Bishop Auckland was eliminated in the 1st round qualifying last season in the FA Cup.Auckland's previous game was also played at home, ending 5-1 versus Whitley Bay FC. The home side are looking to build on that result. As mentioned above, Bishop Auckland "killed" Whitley Bay FC in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
In the preceding match a 2-1 victory visiting Guisborough Town.West Auckland Town form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Shildon AFC and Northallerton Town in order to reach 1st round qualifying of FA Cup. West Auckland Town's mission in FA Cup last season failed in the extra preliminary round.The supporters enjoyed West Auckland Town's previous fixture versus Shildon AFC, a FA Cup win (4-0) played at home.
The game before that, in the Counties Leagues: Northern League One, was lost at home, a 1-3 defeat against Birtley Town.Head 2 Head
Head-to-head statistics (for the prior four meetings): Auckland won one game, one match ended with a draw and West Auckland Town have two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / one.
Bishop Auckland missing players
West Auckland Town missing players
| Bishop Auckland | West Auckland Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 15 | 9 | Won | W | 3 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 4 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 5 | 1 | Lost | L | 5 | 11 | ||
| 68 | 46 | Scored | S | 16 | 47 | ||
| 28 | 14 | Conceded | C | 20 | 40 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 90% | 92% | ||
| 80% | 86% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 80% | 72% | ||
| 48% | 57% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 52% | ||
| 28% | 36% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 20% | ||
| 64% | 64% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 60% | ||
| 28% | 29% | Clean Sheets | C S | 30% | 28% | ||
| 8% | 7% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 12% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||