National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Hitchin Town or Cheshunt that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s a hectic schedule for the away team, as they were in action only four days ago in the Non League Premier: Isthmian. That game, against Potters Bar Town, was also an away game. It's a tiring schedule for Cheshunt.
Hitchin Town form and stats
Action has already taken place for Hitchin in FA Cup as they have defeated Biggleswade Town to reach the 2nd Round Qualifying. Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the 2nd round qualifying.Hitchin's previous game was a Non League Premier: Southern Central match also played at home, ending 3-2 versus Barwell. The home side are looking to build on that result.
Prior to that, an away loss at Bromsgrove Sporting in the Non League Premier: Southern Central.With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Hitchin Town friendly games in pre-season: Hitchin Town played four friendlies, won 1, drew 1 and lost 2. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Hitchin scored 3 goals and conceded 10 in these four games.
Cheshunt form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Brentwood Town in order to reach 2nd round qualifying of FA Cup. Cheshunt was sent out of FA Cup in the 2nd round qualifying last season.Two travels in a row for Cheshunt, whose manager C. Edwards could celebrate last time after the Non League Premier: Isthmian win against Potters Bar Town.
The game before that, in the Non League Premier: Isthmian, was lost at home, a 0-1 defeat against Merstham.Cheshunt played two friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 0 victories, 1 draw and 1 defeat. In these two matches Cheshunt scored 3 and conceded 4 goals.
Head 2 Head
Hitchin Town-Cheshunt H2H statistics last seven meetings regardless of arena: Hitchin six wins, Cheshunt one win, zero draws. six of these seven matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Hitchin Town missing players
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| Hitchin Town | Cheshunt | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 15 | Played | P | 15 | 25 | ||
| 12 | 8 | Won | W | 8 | 13 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Lost | L | 5 | 8 | ||
| 42 | 26 | Scored | S | 29 | 43 | ||
| 46 | 25 | Conceded | C | 23 | 35 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 88% | 93% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 93% | 84% | ||
| 68% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 73% | 68% | ||
| 40% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 47% | 36% | ||
| 24% | 20% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 13% | 12% | ||
| 48% | 47% | BTTS | BTTS | 60% | 56% | ||
| 20% | 20% | Clean Sheets | C S | 20% | 24% | ||
| 32% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 20% | ||
| 1.9 | 1.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| 2.1 | 2.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.6 | 2.5 | ||
| 0.4 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.1 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4.7 | 4.4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 7.9 | ||
| 2.2 | 2.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| 69% | 84% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 57% | 58% | ||