National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Merthyr Town or Yate Town that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both contenders have had adequate rest since their previous competitive action. Let's have faith in that this will be an animated match!
Merthyr Town form and stats
Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the 1st round.Merthyr Town enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Swindon Supermarine's place. The match ended 3-0. The 3-0 win against Swindon Supermarine was decided after a strong and deadly first half, making the second half more of a journey towards the final whistle.
Ahead of that match, Merthyr Town won a home game hosting Sholing (2-1).Yate Town form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Holyport in order to reach 1st round qualifying of FA Cup. Yate Town's mission in FA Cup last season failed in the 3rd round qualifying.Yate has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Bristol Manor Farm for a 1-1 draw.
A loss against Frome Town was the result prior to that, in a Non League Div One: Southern South home game.Just as the home team, Yate Town have been through a few friendly games in the intense training period that just finished. The results from these training matches are 0 Yate Town wins, 0 draws and 1 loss.
Head 2 Head
Yate Town have not lost in the last 4 games (2-2-0) against Merthyr Town.Merthyr Town missing players
Yate Town missing players
| Merthyr Town | Yate Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 6 | Won | W | 3 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | ||
| 10 | 6 | Lost | L | 9 | 18 | ||
| 49 | 20 | Scored | S | 11 | 22 | ||
| 33 | 18 | Conceded | C | 27 | 47 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 84% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 72% | ||
| 72% | 83% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 54% | 56% | ||
| 36% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 38% | 32% | ||
| 24% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 16% | ||
| 56% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 56% | ||
| 20% | 8% | Clean Sheets | C S | 15% | 12% | ||
| 24% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 31% | 36% | ||
| 1.7 | 2.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0.8 | 1 | ||
| 1.8 | 2.4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0.8 | 0.7 | ||
| 0.4 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.4 | 0.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 3.1 | 4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0.9 | 1.5 | ||
| 1.4 | 1.9 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0.2 | 0.5 | ||
| 142% | 95% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 333% | 190% | ||
| 4.1 | 4.4 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 2.6 | 2 | ||
| 1.9 | 2.2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1.4 | 1.2 | ||
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