National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Needham Market or Stourbridge that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Needham Market form and stats
Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the quarter-finals.Needham's previous match was a FA Cup game also played at their own arena, finishing 2-0 versus Brightlingsea Regent. The home team are looking to repeat that performance.
In the preceding match a 2-0 victory visiting Kings Langley.Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Bedford Town are coming to town in three days.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Needham Market friendly games in pre-season: Needham Market played three friendlies, won 1, drew 1 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Needham Market scored {8 goals} and conceded 6 in these three games.
Stourbridge form and stats
Stourbridge was sent out of Fa Trophy in the 5th round last season.It's the second away game in a row for Stourbridge, but there's smiles all around after the 4-2 victory versus Bedford Town last time out. A crazy, crazy match with heaps of goals last time out for Stourbridge, as mentioned above. 6 goals in that match, will this game be as full of joy?
Preceding that game, the 1-2 loss visiting Basford United's place.Head 2 Head
Head to head numbers (for the preceeding six meetings): Needham Market won one game, three matches ended with a draw and Stourbridge managed two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / two.
Needham Market missing players
Stourbridge missing players
| Needham Market | Stourbridge | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 16 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 12 | 9 | Won | W | 3 | 7 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 3 | 8 | ||
| 10 | 6 | Lost | L | 7 | 10 | ||
| 45 | 34 | Scored | S | 19 | 37 | ||
| 35 | 19 | Conceded | C | 25 | 40 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 76% | 88% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 92% | 84% | ||
| 52% | 56% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 69% | 56% | ||
| 48% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 46% | 36% | ||
| 28% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 23% | 20% | ||
| 44% | 44% | BTTS | BTTS | 69% | 60% | ||
| 36% | 38% | Clean Sheets | C S | 8% | 16% | ||
| 24% | 19% | Failed to Score | F T | 31% | 32% | ||
| 6.2 | 6.1 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.2 | 4.7 | ||
| 4.5 | 4.1 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| 1.3 | 1.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.8 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 15.8 | 16.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.8 | 8.6 | ||
| 5.9 | 5.9 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.3 | 4.2 | ||
| 37% | 39% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 35% | 30% | ||
| 10.4 | 9.9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.7 | 8.6 | ||
| 5.1 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.7 | 3.8 | ||
