National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Ramsbottom United or City of Liverpool 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 Ramsbottom and City of Liverpool.
Ramsbottom United form and stats
Ramsbottom United participated in FA Cup the last season, where they reached the preliminary round.Ramsbottom United are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 0-2 away versus Clitheroe.
Preceding that match was the home Non League Div One: Northern West game against Hanley Town that was lost 1-3.The match schedule is unforgiving for Ramsbottom United as they have a new game in only three days, a Non League Div One: Northern West match thankfully also at home. Prescot Cables are visiting.
City of Liverpool form and stats
Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the 3rd round qualifying.This match can not go any worse than the previous one, the home loss versus Skelmersdale United with 1-2 on the scoreboard.
It was a Non League Div One: Northern West defeat before that one as the away game against Glossop North End wasn't a success with a 0-1 loss.Liverpool have another fixture that requires travelling in just three days, a Non League Div One: Northern West game against 1874 Northwich. A demanding calendar for the visiting team!
Head 2 Head
Ramsbottom United have not lost in the last 4 games (3-1-0) against City of Liverpool.Ramsbottom United missing players
City of Liverpool missing players
| Ramsbottom United | City of Liverpool | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 6 | 6 | Won | W | 5 | 9 | ||
| 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 4 | 7 | ||
| 14 | 6 | Lost | L | 4 | 9 | ||
| 25 | 17 | Scored | S | 21 | 30 | ||
| 35 | 14 | Conceded | C | 20 | 30 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | ||
| 72% | 69% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 69% | 60% | ||
| 40% | 38% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 62% | 44% | ||
| 24% | 23% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 54% | 28% | ||
| 8% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 8% | ||
| 44% | 38% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 44% | ||
| 28% | 46% | Clean Sheets | C S | 23% | 36% | ||
| 32% | 15% | Failed to Score | F T | 23% | 28% | ||
| 4.9 | 5.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8 | 7 | ||
| 5.1 | 5.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 5.5 | ||
| 1.4 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 9.8 | 10.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13 | 12 | ||
| 4.8 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6 | 4.5 | ||
| 26% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 11% | ||
| 10.5 | 10.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 13 | 13.5 | ||
| 4.8 | 4.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 4 | ||