National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Bishop's Stortford or Leiston that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both contenders have had sufficient rest since their previous game. Let's agree to expect an in-your-face match!
Bishop's Stortford form and stats
Action has already taken place for Stortford in Fa Trophy as they have defeated Chipstead and Lewes to reach the 2nd Round. Last season, Bishop's Stortford's Fa Trophy journey ended in the 1st round.Stortford has recorded two wins in a row here at ProKit UK Stadium, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
Bishop's Stortford's last game was hosting Wingate & Finchley and winning 3-1.
Previous to that game, a Non League Premier: Isthmian home match hosting Enfield Town in a game that was won 2-1.There will be little rest for Stortford after this match as they are travelling to Merstham for a Non League Premier: Isthmian game in only three days.
Bishop's Stortford have prepared for this season with three friendly games versus mixed opposition. Results from training matches should always be treated with caution, but the takeaways from these three matches are 1 victories, 1 draws and 1 losses. In these games, Stortford have scored 5 goals and conceded 7 times.
Leiston form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Harrow Borough and Hitchin Town in order to reach 2nd round of Fa Trophy. Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 1st round.Three consecutive losses in away matches means Leiston are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
Leiston lost away at Coalville Town (1-4) in their previous game and are perhaps starting to feel homesick.
Before that, Leiston secured a home win against AFC Rushden & Diamonds with the score 2-1.Head 2 Head
Bishop's Stortford missing players
Leiston missing players
| Bishop's Stortford | Leiston | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 15 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 12 | 8 | Won | W | 4 | 14 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Lost | L | 7 | 9 | ||
| 46 | 31 | Scored | S | 20 | 48 | ||
| 34 | 21 | Conceded | C | 24 | 40 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 84% | 87% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 56% | 60% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 80% | ||
| 36% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 58% | 48% | ||
| 20% | 20% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 24% | ||
| 60% | 60% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 80% | ||
| 32% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 8% | 12% | ||
| 12% | 7% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 8% | ||
| 3.2 | 3.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 3.8 | ||
| 3.6 | 2.9 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.8 | 2.9 | ||
| 0.9 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 0.8 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 8.3 | 6.9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.5 | 9 | ||
| 3.2 | 2.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.2 | 4.4 | ||
| 50% | 62% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 19% | 40% | ||
| 7.1 | 6.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 16.8 | 8.9 | ||
| 3.3 | 3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 8.8 | 4.2 | ||