National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Marske United or Blyth Spartans that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Marske nor Blyth Spartans as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Marske United form and stats
Marske United have not come this way in the FA Cup without some hard work on the way, more precisely defeating Trafford, North Shields, Consett AFC and Crook Town AFC. Last season, Marske United's FA Cup journey ended in the 1st round qualifying replays.On the other hand, in the FA Cup, Marske United has performed like this (both home and away): 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses. The Marske United fans aren't used to losing league-games here at GER Stadium and will expect new points from this game. Marske United has played 19 games in a row here without a defeat. Marske has a nice streak going on as they have played ten consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Mossley defeat 255 days ago.
Marske's previous game was a Non League Div One: Northern North match also played at home, ending 5-1 versus Trafford. The home side are looking to build on that result. Preceding that game was the away draw at Pontefract Collieries that finished 1-1.
As indicated by the result mentioned above, Marske played a great game against Trafford and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one.
Blyth Spartans form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Whitley Bay FC in order to reach 3rd Round Qualifying of FA Cup. They also participated in FA Cup last season. This ended in the 3rd round qualifying.As the visiting team in Vanarama National League North matches, Blyth Spartans have produced an overall stat of 0-0-1 so far. A depressing six defeats in a row for Spartans in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Kidderminster Harriers.
Blyth Spartans delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against AFC Telford United in their previous match; a Vanarama National League North game. A 0-4 defeat away at Guiseley before that.
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only four days as another away game awaits: The Vanarama National League North trip to Gloucester City.
It's early days yet, but Blyth Spartans has scored 0 and conceded 4 goals from their travels in the league so far (1 game).
Head 2 Head
Marske United missing players
Blyth Spartans missing players
| Marske United | Blyth Spartans | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 17 | 11 | Won | W | 4 | 6 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | ||
| 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 9 | 15 | ||
| 56 | 39 | Scored | S | 23 | 33 | ||
| 20 | 4 | Conceded | C | 38 | 63 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 76% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 93% | 92% | ||
| 60% | 83% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 79% | 68% | ||
| 32% | 42% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 64% | 48% | ||
| 20% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 43% | 36% | ||
| 40% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 64% | 56% | ||
| 52% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 7% | 8% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 29% | 36% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.6 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.2 | 1.3 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 106 | 91 | Total Shots | T S | 77 | 160 | ||
| 56 | 49 | Shots on Target | S O | 29 | 59 | ||
| 29% | 31% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 52% | 42% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Gloucester City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | Chester | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Fylde | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | AFC Telford United | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | York City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Spennymoor Town | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | Boston United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 8 | Guiseley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 9 | Kidderminster Harriers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Gateshead | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | Curzon Ashton | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 | Alfreton Town | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 13 | Hereford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Southport | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Farsley Celtic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 16 | Brackley Town | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 17 | Blyth Spartans | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 1 |
| 18 | Bradford Park Avenue | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Kettering Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 20 | Chorley | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 21 | Darlington | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 22 | Leamington | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 0 |