National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Gosport Borough or Salisbury that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts Gosport saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Non League Premier: Southern South. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Harrow Borough.
Gosport Borough form and stats
Gosport participated in Fa Trophy the last season, where they reached the 3rd round qualifying.No payout for Gosport in their previous match, an away game at Harrow Borough that ended in defeat 0-1.
A strong away win before that one, visiting Truro City and winning 2-1.With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Gosport Borough friendly games in pre-season: Gosport Borough played two friendlies, won 0, drew 1 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Gosport Borough scored 2 goals and conceded 4 in these two games.
Salisbury form and stats
Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 1st round.The away team travel with confidence. Not since the Metropolitan Police FC game have they lost an away game, meaning Salisbury has taken points from eleven away matches in a row.
Salisbury are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 3-3 draw at Beaconsfield Town. A mental match with plenty of goals last time out for Salisbury, as mentioned above. 6 goals in that one, will this fixture be as enjoying?
A loss against Chesham United was the result prior to that, in a Non League Premier: Southern South home game.The visitors will be packing their bags again in only three days as another away game awaits: The Non League Premier: Southern South trip to Yate Town.
Salisbury played two friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 1 victory, 0 draws and 1 defeat. In these two matches Salisbury scored 3 and conceded 2 goals.
Head 2 Head
Stats for the preceeding three meetings featuring these two teams are: one win for Gosport Borough, one draw and one win for Salisbury. Over 2,5 goals: zero times; under 2,5 goals: three games.Gosport Borough missing players
Salisbury missing players
| Gosport Borough | Salisbury | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 10 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 6 | Won | W | 7 | 13 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | ||
| 11 | 3 | Lost | L | 0 | 6 | ||
| 37 | 24 | Scored | S | 22 | 47 | ||
| 35 | 17 | Conceded | C | 9 | 30 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 90% | 96% | ||
| 76% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 80% | 84% | ||
| 60% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 60% | 60% | ||
| 36% | 60% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 30% | 32% | ||
| 12% | 30% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 16% | ||
| 56% | 80% | BTTS | BTTS | 70% | 64% | ||
| 28% | 20% | Clean Sheets | C S | 30% | 24% | ||
| 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 10% | 16% | ||
| 3 | 3.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 1.2 | 1.4 | ||
| 3.2 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0.8 | 1.9 | ||
| 0.9 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.8 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 8.5 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 2.8 | 4.1 | ||
| 3.5 | 5.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.2 | 1.7 | ||
| 39% | 41% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 229% | 124% | ||