National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Bury AFC or Widnes that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts Bury AFC saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Counties Leagues: North West Counties League. Thankfully the previous game, versus Prestwich Heys, was also a home game here at Neuven Stadium. The away team is better rested.
Bury AFC form and stats
Bury AFC's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 0-2 versus Prestwich Heys.
Before that game, the 2-1 home victory against Congleton Town FC.Bury are traveling soon after this match as the Counties Leagues: North West Counties League match at Avro awaits in two days.
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.
Widnes form and stats
Widnes's mission in FA Cup last season failed in the extra preliminary round.Widnes's last game was the home draw against Bootle FC (1-1).
It was a Non League Div One: Northern West defeat before that one as the away game against Runcorn Linnets wasn't a success with a 1-3 loss.Head 2 Head
Bury AFC missing players
Widnes missing players
| Bury AFC | Widnes | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 13 | 4 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Won | W | 3 | 10 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 4 | 8 | ||
| 6 | 1 | Lost | L | 5 | 7 | ||
| 20 | 4 | Scored | S | 14 | 34 | ||
| 24 | 3 | Conceded | C | 14 | 27 | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 83% | 92% | ||
| 69% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 58% | 68% | ||
| 46% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 32% | ||
| 38% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 20% | ||
| 31% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 17% | 12% | ||
| 54% | 25% | BTTS | BTTS | 42% | 52% | ||
| 23% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 32% | ||
| 31% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 42% | 24% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.2 | 5.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.8 | 5.8 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.5 | 9.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 38% | 38% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9.8 | 9.8 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.8 | 3.8 | ||
