National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Tamworth or Alvechurch that keep their silverware dream alive.
This promises to be an absorbing game with lots of fun and bustle as both participants are well rested since they last ran out on the pitch. Let's get started!
Tamworth form and stats
Tamworth participated in FA Cup the last season, where they reached the 3rd round qualifying.In general it's been a long time since Tamworth tasted defeat here at The Lamb Ground, as they have taken at least one point from their last eleven home games in the league.
Tamworth's last game was hosting Nuneaton Town and winning 3-0.
A strong away win before that one, visiting Redditch United and winning 2-0.Tamworth have prepared for this season with four friendly games versus mixed opposition. Results from training matches should always be treated with caution, but the takeaways from these four matches are 0 victories, 2 draws and 2 losses. In these games, Tamworth have scored 3 goals and conceded 10 times.
Alvechurch form and stats
They also participated in FA Cup last season. This ended in the 3rd round qualifying.Alvechurch has lost their two previous away games and are eager to kill a negative trend in its infancy.
Alvechurch won their last game, 1-0 versus Redditch United played at home.
Prior to that match, the Alvechurch manager faced defeat when travelling to Lowestoft Town and losing 2-3.Alvechurch played two friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 2 victories, 0 draws and 0 defeats. In these two matches Alvechurch scored 4 and conceded 1 goal.
Head 2 Head
Head to head numbers (for the previous five meetings): Tamworth won three games, one match ended with a tie and Alvechurch managed one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: one / fourTamworth missing players
Alvechurch missing players
| Tamworth | Alvechurch | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 16 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 9 | Won | W | 4 | 9 | ||
| 7 | 5 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | ||
| 7 | 2 | Lost | L | 7 | 13 | ||
| 48 | 38 | Scored | S | 19 | 35 | ||
| 39 | 20 | Conceded | C | 16 | 33 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 92% | 94% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 68% | ||
| 64% | 69% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 58% | 56% | ||
| 44% | 44% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 42% | 36% | ||
| 24% | 31% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 12% | ||
| 64% | 69% | BTTS | BTTS | 42% | 44% | ||
| 20% | 19% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 32% | ||
| 16% | 12% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 28% | ||
| 2.8 | 3.1 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 1.4 | 2.7 | ||
| 4.2 | 4.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.1 | 4.6 | ||
| 0.8 | 1.1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.3 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 8.5 | 10.1 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 3.4 | 5.2 | ||
| 3.8 | 4.6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.9 | 2.7 | ||
| 54% | 54% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 62% | 45% | ||