National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Frome Town or Poole Town that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Frome nor Poole Town as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Frome Town form and stats
This is not the first game this season in the Fa Trophy for Frome, as the manager D. Greaves led his troops to eliminate Didcot Town, and reach the 3rd Round Qualifying. Frome Town was eliminated in the 1st round last season in the Fa Trophy.Frome Town has a nice streak going on as they have played ten consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Cirencester Town defeat 371 days ago.
Frome's previous game was a Non League Div One: Southern South match also played at home, ending 2-0 versus Winchester City. The home side are looking to build on that result.
A strong away win before that one, visiting Cinderford Town and winning 3-2.There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Frome, as the Non League Div One: Southern South home game vs Barnstaple Town is only three days away.
It's been an intense period of training leading up to this game for Frome Town, who have participated in four training matches. Frome Town have won 2 of these, drawn 0 and were beaten in 2 games.
Poole Town form and stats
Poole Town's mission in Fa Trophy last season failed in the 2nd round.Momentum is building for Poole Town in their away games, having won their two previous outings.
Poole failed to get anything from their last game, a Non League Premier: Southern South home match vs Truro City that ended with defeat 1-4.
Preceding that, the 1-4 home loss versus Hayes & Yeading United.Poole played two friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 1 victory, 0 draws and 1 defeat. In these two matches Poole Town scored 6 and conceded 4 goals.
Head 2 Head
Statistics for the prior ten meetings featuring these two teams are: zero wins for Frome, three draws and seven wins for Poole Town. Over 2,5 goals: six times; under 2,5 goals: four games.Frome Town missing players
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| Frome Town | Poole Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 15 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 11 | Won | W | 6 | 13 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Lost | L | 4 | 8 | ||
| 52 | 29 | Scored | S | 29 | 51 | ||
| 30 | 13 | Conceded | C | 17 | 36 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 84% | 80% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 83% | 84% | ||
| 64% | 53% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 58% | 60% | ||
| 40% | 27% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 42% | 44% | ||
| 28% | 20% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 28% | ||
| 56% | 47% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 56% | ||
| 40% | 53% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 28% | ||
| 4% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 16% | ||
| 4.3 | 4.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.6 | 3.4 | ||
| 3.4 | 2.4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 2.6 | ||
| 0.6 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.6 | 1.4 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 9.4 | 10.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.3 | 8.4 | ||
| 4.3 | 4.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.3 | 3.5 | ||
| 23% | 25% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 57% | 61% | ||