National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Matlock Town or Gainsborough Trinity 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 Matlock Town and Gainsborough Trinity.
Matlock Town form and stats
Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the 1st round qualifying.The Matlock Town manager Elliott and his crew return home after a 1-1 draw away versus Gainsborough Trinity in the FA Cup.
Before that match, a Non League Premier: Northern win away at Stafford Rangers.There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Matlock Town, as the Non League Premier: Northern home game vs Marske United is only four days away.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Matlock Town friendly games in pre-season: Matlock played three friendlies, won 0, drew 0 and lost 3. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Matlock Town scored {2 goals} and conceded 15 in these three games.
Gainsborough Trinity form and stats
Gainsborough Trinity's mission in FA Cup last season failed in the 3rd round qualifying.Gainsborough Trinity delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Matlock Town in their previous game; a FA Cup duel.
It was a Non League Premier: Northern defeat before that one as the away game against Worksop Town wasn't a success with a 0-4 loss.The schedule is very tough for Gainsborough now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Non League Premier: Northern game at Morpeth Town is waiting in only four days.
Head 2 Head
The newest reported result featuring both these contenders is the Gainsborough Trinity - Matlock Town 1-1 played not long ago this season. Head-2-head stats last nine meetings: three - two - four (Matlock wins - draws - Gainsborough Trinity wins). As for goals, six matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.
Matlock Town missing players
Gainsborough Trinity missing players
| Matlock Town | Gainsborough Trinity | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Won | W | 3 | 8 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Drew | D | 4 | 10 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Lost | L | 4 | 7 | ||
| 31 | 12 | Scored | S | 10 | 34 | ||
| 45 | 20 | Conceded | C | 19 | 31 | ||
| 92% | 83% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 76% | 58% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 82% | 76% | ||
| 44% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 45% | 40% | ||
| 32% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 27% | 28% | ||
| 32% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 9% | 8% | ||
| 52% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 55% | 52% | ||
| 28% | 42% | Clean Sheets | C S | 9% | 24% | ||
| 28% | 42% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 28% | ||
| 2.2 | 3.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 4 | ||
| 2.4 | 4.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.6 | 3.8 | ||
| 0.8 | 1.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.5 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 4.1 | 6.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5.5 | 7.2 | ||
| 1.7 | 2.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 4 | ||
| 74% | 36% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 29% | 34% | ||
| 6.4 | 11.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11.3 | 8 | ||
| 2.7 | 4.9 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 4 | ||
