National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Farsley Celtic or Altrincham that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Farsley Celtic form and stats
Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 1st round.4 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats. That’s what Farsley Celtic have to build on here at The Citadel in the Vanarama National League North.
Happy days for Farsley Celtic in their previous game, a Vanarama National League North match away at AFC Telford United that ended with a 2-0 victory. The points were shared before that, a Vanarama National League North home game that ended 1-1 versus Brackley Town.
The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Farsley Celtic have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found five games) they have won 3 times, drawn 1 and lost 1.
Farsley Celtic have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at The Citadel with 14 goals in 9 league matches. Farsley Celtic have conceded 15 from these games.
Altrincham form and stats
Altrincham was sent out of Fa Trophy in the 1st round last season.There's been little loot from Altrincham's travels as they have only collected 4 points from 9 away games in the Vanarama National League North. Altrincham only have 0 wins to counter their 5 defeats and 4 draws. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Altrincham have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone eleven consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Nuneaton Town game.
Two away games in a row for Altrincham, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-2 versus Bradford Park Avenue in the Vanarama National League North. It was a FA Cup defeat before that one as the away game against Portsmouth wasn't a success with a 1-2 loss.
We have checked recent matches where Altrincham have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those nine games were W4-D2-L3.
A quick return to home after this game, as Altrincham are hosting AFC Telford United in the Vanarama National League North only three days away.
The attacking power of Altrincham when travelling is not overwhelming with 6 goals scored from 9 league matches away. Altrincham have conceded 17 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Farsley Celtic-Altrincham H2H statistics last five meetings regardless of arena: Farsley Celtic 0 wins, Altrincham 3 wins, 2 draws. 2 of these five matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  J. Hulme 9 goals |   J. Spencer 7 goals |  W. Hayhurst 6 goals |
Farsley Celtic missing players
Altrincham missing players
| Farsley Celtic | Altrincham | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 15 | 25 | ||
| 12 | 5 | Won | W | 4 | 11 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 5 | 6 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Lost | L | 6 | 8 | ||
| 41 | 18 | Scored | S | 15 | 40 | ||
| 36 | 20 | Conceded | C | 21 | 32 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 88% | 91% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 80% | 84% | ||
| 64% | 73% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 52% | ||
| 36% | 45% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 32% | ||
| 16% | 27% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 7% | 16% | ||
| 52% | 64% | BTTS | BTTS | 53% | 60% | ||
| 32% | 18% | Clean Sheets | C S | 20% | 24% | ||
| 20% | 18% | Failed to Score | F T | 27% | 16% | ||
| 4.3 | 3.6 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 5.7 | 5.4 | ||
| 5.2 | 5.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 5.9 | 5.1 | ||
| 1.3 | 1.5 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 3 | ||
| 201 | 103 | Total Shots | T S | 148 | 235 | ||
| 79 | 37 | Shots on Target | S O | 53 | 97 | ||
| 42% | 35% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 28% | 38% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | King's Lynn Town | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 46 | 29 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 44 |
| 2 | York City | 20 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 31 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 41 |
| 3 | Chester | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 37 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 34 |
| 4 | Southport | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 34 |
| 5 | Brackley Town | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 38 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 25 | 33 |
| 6 | Spennymoor Town | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 33 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 31 |
| 7 | Boston United | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 31 |
| 8 | Farsley Celtic | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 31 |
| 9 | Gateshead | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 27 |
| 10 | Guiseley | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 33 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 19 | 2 | 25 |
| 11 | Alfreton Town | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 0 | 25 |
| 12 | Darlington | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 20 | -7 | 24 |
| 13 | Hereford | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 23 | -9 | 24 |
| 14 | Leamington | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 29 | 35 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 23 | -6 | 23 |
| 15 | Gloucester City | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 36 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 24 | -8 | 23 |
| 16 | Kidderminster Harriers | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 27 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 11 | -3 | 22 |
| 17 | AFC Telford United | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 28 | 34 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | -6 | 22 |
| 18 | Altrincham | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 20 |
| 19 | Curzon Ashton | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 28 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 16 | -6 | 20 |
| 20 | Kettering Town | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 26 | 34 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -8 | 18 |
| 21 | Blyth Spartans | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 43 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 23 | -27 | 13 |
| 22 | Bradford Park Avenue | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 53 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 27 | -39 | 12 |