National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Runcorn Linnets or Stalybridge Celtic that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Runcorn Linnets nor Stalybridge Celtic 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.
Runcorn Linnets form and stats
Last season, Runcorn Linnets's FA Cup journey ended in the 1st round qualifying.Runcorn Linnets are returning here after visiting City of Liverpool and winning with a 3-2 scoreline.
Preceding that match was the home Non League Div One: Northern West game against Chasetown that was lost 1-2.Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Non League Div One: Northern West game versus Newcastle Town in only three days. This game is also played here at Millbank Linnets Stadium.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Runcorn Linnets friendly games in pre-season: Runcorn Linnets played one friendly, won 0, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Runcorn scored {0 goals} and conceded 3 in these one game.
Stalybridge Celtic form and stats
Stalybridge Celtic was sent out of FA Cup in the 1st round qualifying replays last season.Stalybridge Celtic's last game ended in a draw, the home match versus 1874 Northwich that finished 0-0.
Ahead of that match was the victory versus Hanley Town at their stadium, the result 2-1.The schedule is very tough for Stalybridge now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Non League Div One: Northern West game at Clitheroe is waiting in only three days.
Just as the home team, Stalybridge Celtic have been through a few friendly games in the intense training period that just finished. The results from these training matches are 0 Stalybridge Celtic wins, 2 draws and 0 losses.
Head 2 Head
Runcorn Linnets missing players
Stalybridge Celtic missing players
| Runcorn Linnets | Stalybridge Celtic | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 6 | Won | W | 2 | 5 | ||
| 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 5 | 10 | ||
| 9 | 6 | Lost | L | 5 | 10 | ||
| 35 | 20 | Scored | S | 15 | 35 | ||
| 30 | 18 | Conceded | C | 16 | 38 | ||
| 84% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 68% | 85% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 80% | ||
| 60% | 77% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 48% | ||
| 32% | 31% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 32% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 17% | 24% | ||
| 48% | 46% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 64% | ||
| 36% | 31% | Clean Sheets | C S | 8% | 16% | ||
| 32% | 31% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 24% | ||
| 0.7 | 1.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 1.3 | 2.5 | ||
| 0.4 | 0.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.6 | 3.3 | ||
| 0.2 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.6 | 1.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 3 | ||
| 1.1 | 2.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 3 | 6.3 | ||
| 0.5 | 0.9 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.1 | 2.7 | ||
| 320% | 170% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 91% | 46% | ||
| 1 | 1.9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 6.3 | 8.2 | ||
| 0.5 | 1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.7 | 3.5 | ||
