Perhaps a welcome break from league football as Trafford & Runcorn Linnets face off to decide who makes it to next stage of the FA Cup. All the pre-match information is available here!
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Trafford and Runcorn Linnets.
Trafford form and stats
Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the preliminary round replays.The home followers saw a 1-1 draw versus Colne last time out and are looking for a victory here.
A strong away win before that one, visiting Skelmersdale United and winning 3-2.The manager will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Workington in only three days.
It's been an intense period of training leading up to this game for Trafford, who have participated in one training match. Trafford have won 0 of these, drawn 0 and were beaten in 1 game.
Runcorn Linnets form and stats
Runcorn's mission in FA Cup last season failed in the 3rd round qualifying.Runcorn Linnets are travelling again after losing away to Mossley in their previous match (0-1).
A home win before that, celebrating 3-1 vs Widnes.A quick return to home after this game, as Runcorn Linnets are hosting Hanley Town in the Non League Div One: Northern West only three days away.
Just as the home team, Runcorn Linnets have been through a few friendly games in the intense training period that just finished. The results from these training matches are 1 Runcorn win, 0 draws and 1 loss.
Head 2 Head
Head to head statistics (for the former seven meetings): Trafford won two games, two matches ended with a tie and Runcorn Linnets got three wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / three
Trafford missing players
Runcorn Linnets missing players
| Trafford | Runcorn Linnets | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 5 | Won | W | 9 | 14 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | ||
| 13 | 6 | Lost | L | 4 | 7 | ||
| 32 | 17 | Scored | S | 19 | 41 | ||
| 39 | 17 | Conceded | C | 12 | 25 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | ||
| 80% | 85% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 71% | 76% | ||
| 48% | 38% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 29% | 44% | ||
| 28% | 15% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 14% | 28% | ||
| 20% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 7% | 16% | ||
| 48% | 38% | BTTS | BTTS | 36% | 44% | ||
| 16% | 23% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 36% | ||
| 36% | 38% | Failed to Score | F T | 29% | 28% | ||
| 3.7 | 4.6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.7 | 3.8 | ||
| 3.3 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| 0.7 | 0.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.7 | 1.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10.9 | 11.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 9.2 | ||
| 4 | 4.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.4 | ||
| 25% | 23% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 41% | ||
| 10.7 | 10.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 6.3 | 9.2 | ||
| 4.1 | 4.2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2 | 4 | ||
