National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Blyth Spartans or Guiseley that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Blyth Spartans nor Guiseley 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.
Blyth Spartans form and stats
Last season, Blyth Spartans's FA Cup journey ended in the 3rd round qualifying.The spoils were shared in Blyth Spartans's previous game, also at home. Visiting Farsley Celtic travelled back with a draw after a 1-1 scoreline.
A Vanarama National League North defeat was the result before that one, 0-4 away at Peterborough Sports.It's been an intense period of training leading up to this game for Blyth Spartans, who have participated in one training match. Spartans have won 1 of these, drawn 0 and were beaten in 0 games.
Guiseley form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Avro in order to reach 2nd round qualifying of FA Cup. Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the 1st round.Guiseley's previous game was their home loss versus Marske United (1-3).
Prior to that match, the Guiseley manager Kittrick faced defeat when travelling to South Shields and losing 1-2.A quick return to home after this game, as Guiseley are hosting Matlock Town in the Non League Premier: Northern only three days away.
Just as the home team, Guiseley have been through a few friendly games in the intense training period that just finished. The results from these training matches are 3 Guiseley wins, 0 draws and 0 losses.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head statistics (for the previous ten meetings): Blyth Spartans won three games, one match ended in a draw and Guiseley got six wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: six / four.
Top Goalscorers
  L. McNall 4 goals | A. Nicholson 2 goals | J. Hickey 1 goals |
Blyth Spartans missing players
Guiseley missing players
| Blyth Spartans | Guiseley | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Won | W | 3 | 9 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 11 | 6 | Lost | L | 7 | 12 | ||
| 30 | 16 | Scored | S | 9 | 24 | ||
| 43 | 21 | Conceded | C | 16 | 36 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 83% | 88% | ||
| 80% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 58% | 64% | ||
| 52% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 42% | 52% | ||
| 36% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 17% | 24% | ||
| 12% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 8% | ||
| 60% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 36% | ||
| 16% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 32% | ||
| 24% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 44% | ||
| 4.7 | 5.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6.9 | 5.8 | ||
| 4.6 | 2.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.6 | 4.4 | ||
| 1.5 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 1.9 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 9.5 | 8.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.6 | 9.3 | ||
| 3.7 | 3.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| 29% | 30% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 14% | 22% | ||
| 10.6 | 8.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10.7 | 10.3 | ||
| 4.6 | 3.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5 | 4.6 | ||
