National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Newcastle Town or Spalding United that keep their silverware dream alive.
This has all the signs of an appealing match with lots of fun and bustle as both participants are well recovered since they last saw competitive action. Let's go!
Newcastle Town form and stats
Newcastle Town was eliminated in the 3rd round qualifying last season in the Fa Trophy.A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Newcastle, who played 2-2 against 1874 Northwich. That match was also played at this venue (Lyme Valley Stadium).
Before that one, a nice away victory at Stafford Rangers. A FA Cup match.
It's been an intense period of training leading up to this game for Newcastle Town, who have participated in one training match. Newcastle Town have won 0 of these, drawn 0 and were beaten in 1 game.
Spalding United form and stats
They also participated in Fa Trophy last season. This ended in the 3rd round qualifying.Two away games in a row for Spalding United, whose manager could celebrate last time after the win against Dereham Town.
Prior to that match, a home win 4-2 against Yaxley FC in the Non League Div One: Northern Midlands.The schedule is very tough for Spalding now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Non League Div One: Northern Midlands game at Leicester Road is waiting in only four days.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Newcastle Town six wins, two draws and Spalding United two victories. As for goals, eight matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), two games had two or less.
Newcastle Town missing players
Spalding United missing players
| Newcastle Town | Spalding United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 1 | Won | W | 4 | 13 | ||
| 10 | 6 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Lost | L | 5 | 8 | ||
| 30 | 13 | Scored | S | 10 | 30 | ||
| 29 | 14 | Conceded | C | 12 | 22 | ||
| 96% | 91% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 91% | 92% | ||
| 80% | 82% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 64% | 64% | ||
| 32% | 27% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 36% | 36% | ||
| 16% | 18% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 9% | 8% | ||
| 4% | 9% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 4% | ||
| 56% | 64% | BTTS | BTTS | 36% | 28% | ||
| 24% | 9% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 48% | ||
| 24% | 36% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 32% | ||
| 5 | 5.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 5.5 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.7 | 4.2 | ||
| 1.2 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.8 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 9 | 9.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.3 | 11.8 | ||
| 5 | 5.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 5 | ||
| 45% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 20% | ||
| 5.5 | 5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9 | 8.2 | ||
| 3 | 2.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
