National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Macclesfield or Widnes that keep their silverware dream alive.
Macclesfield have less rest than Widnes in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Non League Div One: Northern West game only four days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Ramsbottom United.
Macclesfield form and stats
Macclesfield have not come this way in the Fa Trophy without some hard work on the way, more precisely defeating Tadcaster Albion.A strong away win for Macclesfield against Ramsbottom United the last match. As indicated by the result mentioned above, Macclesfield played a great game against Ramsbottom United and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one.
Before that match, a defeat in the away fixture against Coalville Town in the FA Cup.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Macclesfield as they have a new game in only three days, a Non League Div One: Northern West match thankfully also at home. Kidsgrove Athletic are visiting.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Macclesfield friendly games in pre-season: Macclesfield played five friendlies, won 2, drew 2 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Macclesfield scored 10 goals and conceded 9 in these five games.
Widnes form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Skelmersdale United in order to reach 2nd round qualifying of Fa Trophy. Widnes's mission in Fa Trophy last season failed in the 3rd round qualifying.Widnes delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Skelmersdale United in their previous match; a Fa Trophy fixture.
Preceding that, the 0-3 home loss versus Prescot Cables.There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Widnes manager as the team has another away game coming up in only three days, this time against Newcastle Town.
Head 2 Head
Macclesfield missing players
Widnes missing players
| Macclesfield | Widnes | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 20 | 9 | Won | W | 2 | 7 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Drew | D | 4 | 10 | ||
| 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 7 | 8 | ||
| 74 | 42 | Scored | S | 10 | 25 | ||
| 18 | 8 | Conceded | C | 18 | 29 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 85% | 92% | ||
| 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 62% | 76% | ||
| 72% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 31% | 28% | ||
| 64% | 82% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 23% | 12% | ||
| 28% | 36% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 8% | ||
| 32% | 45% | BTTS | BTTS | 31% | 48% | ||
| 56% | 55% | Clean Sheets | C S | 31% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 54% | 32% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.2 | 5.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.8 | 5.8 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.5 | 9.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 38% | 38% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9.8 | 9.8 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.8 | 3.8 | ||
