National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Bedford Town or Alvechurch that keep their silverware dream alive.
Only a few days to rest for the hosts, as they were involved in a Non League Premier: Southern game only four days earlier. That game was an away game at Nuneaton Town, so at least Bedford Town are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Bedford Town form and stats
Bedford participated in Fa Trophy the last season, where they reached the 1st round.In their previous game, the manager Setchell led his Bedford Town to a defeat away at Nuneaton Town. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at The New Eyrie.
Ahead of that match, Bedford Town lost 2-4 at home to Stourbridge.The manager Setchell will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Needham Market in only three days.
It's been an intense period of training leading up to this game for Bedford Town, who have participated in three training matches. Bedford Town have won 0 of these, drawn 0 and were beaten in 3 games.
Alvechurch form and stats
Alvechurch's mission in Fa Trophy last season failed in the 3rd round qualifying.The supporters enjoyed Alvechurch's previous fixture versus Nuneaton Town, a FA Cup win (4-0) played at home.
A 1-3 defeat away at Nuneaton Town before that.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Alvechurch playing away and similar expectations, we found 16 relevant matches. Results were 4 Alvechurch wins, 7 draws and 5 defeats.
A new game in only three days for Alvechurch, the Non League Premier: Southern home match versus Mickleover Sports. Busy days.
Alvechurch played two friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 1 victory, 0 draws and 1 defeat. In these two matches Alvechurch scored 3 and conceded {4 goals}.
Head 2 Head
Bedford Town missing players
Alvechurch missing players
| Bedford Town | Alvechurch | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Won | W | 4 | 12 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 4 | 6 | ||
| 10 | 7 | Lost | L | 4 | 7 | ||
| 40 | 16 | Scored | S | 18 | 45 | ||
| 47 | 32 | Conceded | C | 19 | 33 | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 92% | 88% | ||
| 68% | 69% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 56% | ||
| 36% | 46% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 42% | 48% | ||
| 24% | 31% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 20% | ||
| 60% | 46% | BTTS | BTTS | 83% | 60% | ||
| 20% | 23% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 36% | ||
| 24% | 38% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 8% | ||
| 5.8 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| 5.2 | 11 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.8 | 5.2 | ||
| 1.5 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.4 | 1.3 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 13 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.8 | 11.3 | ||
| 6.8 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5 | 5.8 | ||
| 7% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 27% | ||
| 11.8 | 13 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12 | 11.1 | ||
| 5.2 | 10 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
