National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Lincoln United or Grantham Town 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.
Lincoln United form and stats
Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the preliminary round.The Lincoln United crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 1-3 to Bridlington Town here at Sun Hat Villas & Resorts Stadium.
Preceding that game was the away draw at North Shields that finished 1-1.There will be little rest for Lincoln after this match as they are travelling to Sheffield for a Non League Div One: Northern East game in only three days.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Lincoln United friendly games in pre-season: Lincoln United played one friendly, won 0, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Lincoln United scored 2 goals and conceded 3 in these one game.
Grantham Town form and stats
Grantham was sent out of FA Cup in the 1st round qualifying last season.Grantham Town are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 1-1 draw at Long Eaton United FC.
A home win before that, celebrating 3-1 vs Shildon AFC.After this away game Grantham return home for a Non League Div One: Northern East game against Grimsby Borough. That game is only three sleeps after this.
Head 2 Head
Grantham Town have pulled off a streak of 6 consecutive games without defeat (3-3-0) when playing Lincoln United.Lincoln United missing players
Grantham Town missing players
| Lincoln United | Grantham Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Won | W | 2 | 7 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Drew | D | 5 | 7 | ||
| 15 | 5 | Lost | L | 6 | 11 | ||
| 43 | 18 | Scored | S | 13 | 31 | ||
| 62 | 23 | Conceded | C | 23 | 40 | ||
| 92% | 82% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 88% | 82% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 76% | ||
| 80% | 82% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 54% | 52% | ||
| 72% | 82% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 31% | 32% | ||
| 52% | 45% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 20% | ||
| 84% | 82% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 56% | ||
| 8% | 18% | Clean Sheets | C S | 15% | 20% | ||
| 16% | 18% | Failed to Score | F T | 38% | 32% | ||
| 5.8 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.3 | 2.2 | ||
| 3.2 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.7 | 5.2 | ||
| 1.5 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.7 | 0.8 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 11 | 17 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.2 | 6.8 | ||
| 6 | 9 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 3 | ||
| 33% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 13% | 31% | ||
| 13 | 14 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.8 | 9.6 | ||
| 5.5 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 7 | 4.4 | ||
