National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Runcorn Linnets or Gateshead that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Runcorn Linnets form and stats
Runcorn Linnets have not come this way in the FA Cup without some hard work on the way, more precisely defeating Bamber Bridge, Liversedge and Avro. Runcorn Linnets was eliminated in the 2nd round qualifying last season in the FA Cup.On the other hand, in the FA Cup, Runcorn Linnets has performed like this (both home and away): 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses.
A nice win for Runcorn last time playing, versus Bamber Bridge. That was also a home game and the match ended 3-1.
Before that, Runcorn had a FA Cup home game versus Liversedge which ended with a victory 2-0.With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Runcorn friendly games in pre-season: Runcorn Linnets played two friendlies, won 1, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Runcorn Linnets scored 7 goals and conceded 2 in these two games.
Gateshead form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Bradford Park Avenue in order to reach 3rd round qualifying of FA Cup. They also participated in FA Cup last season. This ended in the 2nd round qualifying.Gateshead go into this game after a win, the home game against Gloucester City that ended 3-0.
Before that, Gateshead secured a home win against Bradford Park Avenue with the score 6-2.It's finally time to play a game of importance again as a long period of training has passed. Gateshead have played a number of friendly games in this period, resulting in 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats from one fixture.
Head 2 Head
Runcorn Linnets missing players
Gateshead missing players
| Runcorn Linnets | Gateshead | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 12 | 6 | Won | W | 4 | 12 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Drew | D | 4 | 5 | ||
| 5 | 4 | Lost | L | 4 | 8 | ||
| 48 | 24 | Scored | S | 20 | 46 | ||
| 30 | 16 | Conceded | C | 18 | 33 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 84% | 86% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 83% | 72% | ||
| 56% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 64% | ||
| 36% | 29% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 40% | ||
| 28% | 14% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 24% | ||
| 68% | 71% | BTTS | BTTS | 83% | 68% | ||
| 20% | 14% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 16% | ||
| 16% | 14% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 16% | ||
| 3.7 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8 | 6.8 | ||
| 4.7 | 5.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.2 | 4.6 | ||
| 0.8 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.9 | 1.6 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 3 | 4 | ||
| 11.3 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 14.1 | 12.4 | ||
| 3.8 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6.1 | 5.2 | ||
| 48% | 39% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 24% | 34% | ||