National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Stalybridge Celtic or Lancaster City 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.
Stalybridge Celtic form and stats
Stalybridge Celtic participated in FA Cup the last season, where they reached the 1st round qualifying.Happy days for Stalybridge in their previous game, a fixture away at Liversedge that ended with a 1-0 victory.
Before that, Stalybridge Celtic drew at home versus Guiseley.The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Stalybridge Celtic have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 16 matches with the results: Won 5, drawn 3 and lost 8.
Stalybridge are traveling soon after this match as the Non League Premier: Northern match at Radcliffe Borough awaits in three days.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Stalybridge Celtic friendly games in pre-season: Stalybridge Celtic played one friendly, won 0, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Stalybridge Celtic scored 1 goal and conceded 2 in these one game.
Lancaster City form and stats
Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the 2nd round qualifying.Lancaster City's last game ended in a draw, the home match versus Atherton Collieries that finished 0-0.
Before that one, a nice away victory 2-0 at Gainsborough Trinity.As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found 16 similar matches played by Lancaster in our archives, and the results are: 5 wins for Lancaster City, 3 draws and 8 defeats.
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only three days as another away game awaits: The Non League Premier: Northern trip to Marske United.
Head 2 Head
Stats for the last ten meetings featuring these two squads are: four wins for Stalybridge Celtic, two draws and four wins for Lancaster City. Over 2,5 goals: four times; under 2,5 goals: six games.
Stalybridge Celtic missing players
Lancaster City missing players
| Stalybridge Celtic | Lancaster City | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Won | W | 4 | 8 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 8 | ||
| 11 | 6 | Lost | L | 6 | 9 | ||
| 22 | 10 | Scored | S | 10 | 17 | ||
| 32 | 16 | Conceded | C | 13 | 20 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 83% | 76% | ||
| 68% | 58% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 40% | ||
| 36% | 42% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 42% | 24% | ||
| 12% | 8% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 17% | 8% | ||
| 4% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | ||
| 36% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 24% | ||
| 36% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 42% | 48% | ||
| 36% | 42% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 52% | ||
| 3.9 | 4.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.6 | 2.6 | ||
| 5 | 5.1 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.6 | 2.9 | ||
| 1 | 0.9 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.8 | 0.6 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 9.3 | 8.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5.9 | 4.8 | ||
| 3.7 | 3.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.5 | 1.6 | ||
| 25% | 24% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 58% | 43% | ||
| 11.1 | 9.6 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 4.6 | 3.7 | ||
| 4.7 | 3.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 1.8 | ||
