National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Winsford United or Widnes that keep their silverware dream alive.
These are hectic days for the hometeam, as they were in action only four days ago in the Counties Leagues: North West Counties League. Thankfully the previous game, versus Avro, was also a home game here at Barton Stadium. The away team is better rested.
Winsford United form and stats
Winsford United participated in FA Cup the last season, where they reached the extra preliminary round.The Winsford club members got no joy from their last match, also played here at Barton Stadium: A 0-3 defeat against Avro.
A Counties Leagues: North West Counties League defeat was the result before that one, 1-3 away at Barnoldswick Town.There will be little rest for Winsford United after this match as they are travelling to Prestwich Heys for a Counties Leagues: North West Counties League game in only three days.
Winsford United 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, Winsford United have scored 3 goals and conceded 0 times.
Widnes form and stats
Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the extra preliminary round.Widnes are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 0-0 draw at Kendal Town.
Preceding that match was the 1-1 draw at home vs City of Liverpool.Head 2 Head
Winsford United missing players
Widnes missing players
| Winsford United | Widnes | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 7 | Won | W | 4 | 10 | ||
| 6 | 1 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Lost | L | 5 | 9 | ||
| 43 | 27 | Scored | S | 17 | 37 | ||
| 35 | 15 | Conceded | C | 13 | 31 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 83% | 92% | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 58% | 68% | ||
| 68% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 42% | 44% | ||
| 36% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 20% | ||
| 52% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 52% | ||
| 28% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 42% | 32% | ||
| 24% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 42% | 24% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.2 | 5.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.8 | 5.8 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.5 | 9.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 38% | 38% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9.8 | 9.8 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.8 | 3.8 | ||