National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Stockton Town or Pontefract Collieries that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Stockton nor Pontefract Collieries 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.
Stockton Town form and stats
Last season, Stockton Town's FA Cup journey ended in the 2nd round qualifying.It's back home for Stockton Town, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Ossett United away with the result 3-0.
Ahead of that match, Stockton won a home game hosting Worksop Town (2-1).Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Non League Div One: Northern East game versus Hebburn Town in only four days. This game is also played here at The Map Group UK Stadium.
Stockton Town have prepared for this season with one friendly games versus mixed opposition. Results from training matches should always be treated with caution, but the takeaways from these one matches are 1 victories, 0 draws and 0 losses. In these games, Stockton Town have scored 3 goals and conceded 1 time.
Pontefract Collieries form and stats
Pontefract Collieries's mission in FA Cup last season failed in the 4th round qualifying replays.Pontefract Collieries delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Hebburn Town in their previous match.
Before that, Pontefract secured a home win against Grimsby Borough with the score 4-0.A new game in only three days for Pontefract Collieries, the Non League Div One: Northern East home match versus Consett AFC. Busy days.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last two meetings: one - zero - one (Stockton Town wins - draws - Pontefract Collieries wins). As for goals, one match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), one had two or less.
Stockton Town missing players
Pontefract Collieries missing players
| Stockton Town | Pontefract Collieries | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 10 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 7 | Won | W | 6 | 12 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 5 | 0 | Lost | L | 5 | 9 | ||
| 59 | 23 | Scored | S | 14 | 32 | ||
| 29 | 11 | Conceded | C | 14 | 25 | ||
| 92% | 90% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 88% | 80% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 62% | 64% | ||
| 84% | 80% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 31% | 36% | ||
| 48% | 60% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 31% | 24% | ||
| 24% | 20% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 4% | ||
| 68% | 70% | BTTS | BTTS | 31% | 36% | ||
| 28% | 30% | Clean Sheets | C S | 38% | 44% | ||
| 12% | 10% | Failed to Score | F T | 38% | 28% | ||
| 3.6 | 3.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 5.1 | ||
| 6.2 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 1.9 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 3 | ||
| 13.4 | 18 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6 | 9.1 | ||
| 5.2 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 4.4 | ||
| 31% | 42% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 42% | 26% | ||
| 10.2 | 8.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 7.2 | 6.3 | ||
| 5.2 | 6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 3.1 | ||