National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Bury AFC or North Shields that keep their silverware dream alive.
These are hectic days for the hosts, as they played only four days ago in the Counties Leagues: North West Counties League. Thankfully the previous game, versus Squires Gate, was also a home game here at Neuven Stadium. The away team is better rested.
Bury AFC form and stats
Bury have not come this way in the FA Cup without some hard work on the way, more precisely defeating Hallam and Widnes.A nice win for Bury AFC last time playing, versus Squires Gate. That was also a home game and the match ended 2-1.
Ahead of that match, a home win hosting Widnes in the FA Cup.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Bury AFC friendly games in pre-season: Bury AFC played two friendlies, won 0, drew 0 and lost 2. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Bury AFC scored 3 goals and conceded 7 in these two games.
North Shields form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Knaresborough Town and Seaham Red Star in order to reach 1st round qualifying of FA Cup. Shields was sent out of FA Cup in the 1st round qualifying last season.The manager was unhappy after their last game, played at their home ground. North Shields suffered a 1-2 loss to Hebburn Town.
Preceding that game, the 1-3 loss visiting Long Eaton United FC's place.There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the North Shields manager as the team has another away game coming up in only four days, this time against Stockton Town.
Head 2 Head
Bury AFC missing players
North Shields missing players
| Bury AFC | North Shields | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 15 | 6 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 5 | Won | W | 7 | 16 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 1 | Lost | L | 3 | 4 | ||
| 24 | 8 | Scored | S | 20 | 49 | ||
| 25 | 4 | Conceded | C | 12 | 22 | ||
| 93% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 73% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 80% | ||
| 47% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 42% | 52% | ||
| 33% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 32% | ||
| 27% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 17% | 16% | ||
| 53% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 52% | ||
| 27% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 40% | ||
| 27% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 16% | ||
| 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 | ||
