National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Kidderminster Harriers or Ware that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Kidderminster and Ware.
Kidderminster Harriers form and stats
Last season, Kidderminster's FA Cup journey ended in the 2nd round qualifying.Kidderminster manager R. Penn and his team return home after a 1-1 draw away versus Ware in the FA Cup.
Prior to that, an away loss at Fylde in the Vanarama National League North.There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Kidderminster, as the Vanarama National League North home game vs Brackley Town is only four days away.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Kidderminster Harriers friendly games in pre-season: Kidderminster played three friendlies, won 2, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Kidderminster Harriers scored 7 goals and conceded 3 in these three games.
Ware form and stats
Ware was sent out of FA Cup in the preliminary round last season.When we have look at the FA Cup statistics, we find 4W-2D-0L. This is both home and away. Ware love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.
Ware's last game ended in a draw, the home match versus Kidderminster Harriers that finished 1-1.
A loss against Harlow Town was the result prior to that, in a Non League Div One: Southern Central home game.A quick return to home after this game, as Ware are hosting Canvey Island in the Fa Trophy only four days away.
Ware played five friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 3 victories, 0 draws and 2 defeats. In these five matches Ware scored 18 and conceded 9 goals.
Head 2 Head
These opponents have fought earlier this season: Ware - Kidderminster Harriers 1-1. Head-to-head data (for the last two meetings): Kidderminster Harriers won one game, one match ended with a draw and Ware have zero wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: zero / twoTop Goalscorers
  A. Hemmings 4 goals | S. Austin 3 goals | J. Foulkes 2 goals |
Kidderminster Harriers missing players
Ware missing players
| Kidderminster Harriers | Ware | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 9 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Won | W | 7 | 17 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | ||
| 41 | 19 | Scored | S | 18 | 66 | ||
| 28 | 12 | Conceded | C | 9 | 30 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 84% | 91% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 84% | ||
| 56% | 55% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 56% | 72% | ||
| 32% | 27% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 44% | 56% | ||
| 8% | 9% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 40% | ||
| 60% | 55% | BTTS | BTTS | 44% | 64% | ||
| 32% | 36% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 24% | ||
| 12% | 9% | Failed to Score | F T | 22% | 12% | ||
| 4.9 | 4.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4.4 | ||
| 4.2 | 3.4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.7 | 4.7 | ||
| 1.4 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 0.7 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 11.4 | 11.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4.7 | 9.4 | ||
| 5 | 5.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.3 | 3.4 | ||
| 32% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 46% | ||