National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Folkestone Invicta or Whitehawk that keep their silverware dream alive.
These are busy days for the team playing at home, as they had a match only four days ago in the Non League Premier: Isthmian. That game was an away game at Bishop's Stortford, so at least Folkestone Invicta are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Folkestone Invicta form and stats
Folkestone was eliminated in the 4th round last season in the Fa Trophy.In their previous game, the manager Cugley led his Folkestone Invicta to a defeat away at Bishop's Stortford. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at The Fullicks Stadium.
Before that one, a nice away win at Dulwich Hamlet. A FA Cup match.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Folkestone friendly games in pre-season: Folkestone Invicta played four friendlies, won 1, drew 1 and lost 2. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Folkestone Invicta scored {5 goals} and conceded 6 in these four games.
Whitehawk form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Corinthian and Tilbury in order to reach 3rd round qualifying of Fa Trophy. Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 3rd round qualifying.It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Sheppey United in their previous outing. The match ended in a draw 1-1.
Before that one, the win at home against Ashford United in the Alan Turvey Trophy (4-0).
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Burgess Hill Town in just three days.
Head 2 Head
Folkestone Invicta have put together a sequence of 4 consecutive matches without losing (3-1-0) when facing Whitehawk.Folkestone Invicta missing players
Whitehawk missing players
| Folkestone Invicta | Whitehawk | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 16 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Won | W | 5 | 9 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Drew | D | 5 | 10 | ||
| 11 | 8 | Lost | L | 4 | 6 | ||
| 37 | 23 | Scored | S | 22 | 36 | ||
| 46 | 28 | Conceded | C | 22 | 30 | ||
| 92% | 88% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 93% | 84% | ||
| 80% | 81% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 86% | 76% | ||
| 72% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 71% | 60% | ||
| 44% | 44% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 36% | 28% | ||
| 24% | 19% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 21% | 12% | ||
| 60% | 62% | BTTS | BTTS | 79% | 60% | ||
| 20% | 19% | Clean Sheets | C S | 14% | 28% | ||
| 28% | 31% | Failed to Score | F T | 14% | 28% | ||
| 2.3 | 0.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 3.7 | 0.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 7.8 | 1.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.9 | 0.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
| 42% | 100% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | ||
| 9.1 | 4 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 3.7 | 0.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
