National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Clitheroe or Hyde United that keep their silverware dream alive.
This should be an appealing match with lots of spark and bustle as both sides are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Let's go!
Clitheroe form and stats
Action has already taken place for Clitheroe in FA Cup as they have defeated Padiham to reach the 1st Round Qualifying. Last season, Clitheroe's FA Cup journey ended in the 3rd round qualifying replays.Clitheroe's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 0-1 versus Widnes.
In the game before, an away victory in the Non League Div One: Northern West match versus Nantwich Town with a 2-1 scoreline.With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Clitheroe friendly games in pre-season: Clitheroe played one friendly, won 0, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Clitheroe scored {1 goals} and conceded 3 in these one game.
Hyde United form and stats
They also participated in FA Cup last season. This ended in the 4th round qualifying.It might be tough going out on the road again for Hyde United, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-2 versus Ashton United.
A home win before that, celebrating 3-1 vs Worksop Town.It's a day of discovery for Hyde as they finally learn what impact all the hours of pre-season training, along with the changes in personnel, have had on their performance in an official game. It's never easy knowing what to expect based on friendly games, of which Hyde United have played three with the results W0-D3-L0 (win-draw-lost). In these games Hyde United has scored {3 goals} and conceded 3 times.
Head 2 Head
Statistics for the former four meetings featuring these two squads are: two wins for Clitheroe, one draw and one win for Hyde United. Over 2,5 goals: three times; under 2,5 goals: one game.
Clitheroe missing players
Hyde United missing players
| Clitheroe | Hyde United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 7 | Won | W | 3 | 8 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 8 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Lost | L | 6 | 9 | ||
| 46 | 25 | Scored | S | 13 | 32 | ||
| 34 | 13 | Conceded | C | 18 | 30 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | ||
| 84% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 83% | 72% | ||
| 64% | 58% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 42% | 44% | ||
| 40% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 28% | ||
| 20% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 8% | ||
| 68% | 58% | BTTS | BTTS | 58% | 56% | ||
| 12% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 24% | ||
| 20% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 28% | ||
| 0.4 | 0.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.7 | 4.1 | ||
| 0.5 | 0.4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| 0.1 | 0.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.4 | 1.1 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1 | 1.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.1 | 8.6 | ||
| 0.4 | 0.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.4 | 3.9 | ||
| 450% | 267% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 27% | 31% | ||
| 1.4 | 1.4 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9.3 | 8.5 | ||
| 0.5 | 0.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.1 | 3.8 | ||
