National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Gainsborough Trinity or Long Eaton United FC that keep their silverware dream alive.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Gainsborough Trinity form and stats
Gainsborough was eliminated in the 1st round qualifying last season in the FA Cup.The Gainsborough Trinity coach Sinnott and his players return home after a 1-1 draw away versus Long Eaton United FC in the FA Cup.
In the preceding match a 6-0 victory visiting Whitby Town.Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Non League Premier: Northern game versus Stalybridge Celtic in only four days. This game is also played here at The Northolme.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Gainsborough Trinity friendly games in pre-season: Gainsborough Trinity played three friendlies, won 1, drew 0 and lost 2. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Gainsborough scored 5 goals and conceded 9 in these three games.
Long Eaton United FC form and stats
They also participated in FA Cup last season. This ended in the 3rd round qualifying.Long Eaton United FC delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Gainsborough Trinity in their previous game; a FA Cup duel.
Before that game, the victory at home against Gresley in the Fa Trophy (2-0).
Head 2 Head
Here's the end result when the squads met previously this season; Long Eaton United FC - Gainsborough 1-1.
Gainsborough Trinity missing players
Long Eaton United FC missing players
| Gainsborough Trinity | Long Eaton United FC | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Won | W | 8 | 17 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Drew | D | 4 | 6 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | ||
| 37 | 18 | Scored | S | 30 | 64 | ||
| 31 | 19 | Conceded | C | 12 | 19 | ||
| 92% | 85% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 80% | 85% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 48% | 54% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 62% | 56% | ||
| 32% | 46% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 46% | 44% | ||
| 16% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 24% | ||
| 56% | 62% | BTTS | BTTS | 62% | 52% | ||
| 24% | 23% | Clean Sheets | C S | 31% | 44% | ||
| 28% | 31% | Failed to Score | F T | 8% | 4% | ||
| 3.3 | 3.6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4.8 | 4.1 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.2 | 0.9 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 8.7 | 9.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4.4 | 4.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
| 27% | 30% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | ||
| 11.4 | 11.4 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 5.1 | 4.6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
