National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Bootle FC or Widnes that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Bootle FC form and stats
Bootle have not come this way in the Fa Trophy without some hard work on the way, more precisely defeating Trafford.Nine out of nine points from the last three home games for Bootle FC, and the home supporters are ready to scream their lungs out to keep the winning streak alive.
Bootle enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Colne's place. The match ended 2-0.
Before that, Bootle had a Non League Div One: Northern West home game versus Prescot Cables which ended with a victory 3-0.With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Bootle FC friendly games in pre-season: Bootle played two friendlies, won 0, drew 1 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Bootle FC scored 2 goals and conceded 4 in these two games.
Widnes form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Stocksbridge Park Steels and Brighouse Town in order to reach 3rd round qualifying of Fa Trophy. Widnes was sent out of Fa Trophy in the 2nd round qualifying last season.There might be some fixture complaints from Widnes as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous match, the Non League Div One: Northern West match against Clitheroe (1-2).
A loss against Leek Town was the result prior to that, in a Non League Div One: Northern West home game.Just as the home team, Widnes have been through a few friendly games in the intense training period that just finished. The results from these training matches are 1 Widnes win, 1 draw and 1 loss.
Head 2 Head
Bootle FC missing players
Widnes missing players
| Bootle FC | Widnes | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 9 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 4 | Won | W | 4 | 8 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 4 | ||
| 12 | 3 | Lost | L | 7 | 13 | ||
| 50 | 21 | Scored | S | 10 | 24 | ||
| 47 | 15 | Conceded | C | 18 | 31 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 86% | 88% | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 57% | 60% | ||
| 88% | 89% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 36% | 40% | ||
| 44% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 14% | 16% | ||
| 36% | 44% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 7% | 8% | ||
| 72% | 78% | BTTS | BTTS | 29% | 32% | ||
| 20% | 22% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 40% | ||
| 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 40% | ||
| 5.2 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6.5 | 4.3 | ||
| 6.5 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 2.7 | ||
| 0.7 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10.8 | 8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13 | 8.7 | ||
| 5 | 3.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 3.7 | ||
| 30% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 9% | 36% | ||