National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Cray Valley (PM) or East Thurrock United that keep their silverware dream alive.
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 Cray Valley (PM) and East Thurrock United.
Cray Valley (PM) form and stats
Action has already taken place for Cray Valley (PM) in Fa Trophy as they have defeated Lancing to reach the 2nd Round Qualifying. Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 2nd round qualifying.An away draw last time out for Valley, facing Beckenham Town in a game that ended 0-0.
Ahead of that result, a home loss in the FA Cup against Hanwell Town.
There will be little rest for Cray Valley (PM) after this match as they are travelling to Folkestone Invicta for a Kent Senior Cup game in only three days.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Cray Valley (PM) friendly games in pre-season: Cray Valley (PM) played one friendly, won 0, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Valley scored 0 goals and conceded 5 in these one game.
East Thurrock United form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Mole Valley SCR in order to reach 2nd round qualifying of Fa Trophy. East Thurrock United's mission in Fa Trophy last season failed in the 3rd round qualifying.East Thurrock United go into this game after a win, the home game against Brentwood Town that ended 1-0.
The fixture before that was the FA Cup-duel against Biggleswade Town, a home defeat (0-3).
The schedule is very tough for East Thurrock United now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Non League Div One: Isthmian North game at Stowmarket Town is waiting in only three days.
Head 2 Head
Cray Valley (PM) missing players
East Thurrock United missing players
| Cray Valley (PM) | East Thurrock United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 12 | 6 | Won | W | 2 | 9 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | ||
| 10 | 6 | Lost | L | 7 | 13 | ||
| 39 | 20 | Scored | S | 8 | 27 | ||
| 35 | 18 | Conceded | C | 25 | 45 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 80% | 77% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 90% | 76% | ||
| 76% | 77% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 70% | 60% | ||
| 28% | 23% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 40% | 32% | ||
| 16% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 16% | ||
| 52% | 54% | BTTS | BTTS | 60% | 52% | ||
| 24% | 23% | Clean Sheets | C S | 10% | 24% | ||
| 28% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 30% | 28% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.3 | 2.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.7 | 4 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.7 | 1.4 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.3 | 6.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.8 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 32% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10 | 8.1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.3 | 3.3 | ||
