National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Northwood or Heybridge Swifts that keep their silverware dream alive.
There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Non League Div One: Isthmian South match only four days ago. Thankfully the previous game, versus Ashford Town (Middlesex), was also a home game here at Northwood Park. The away team is better rested.
Northwood form and stats
Action has already taken place for Northwood in Fa Trophy as they have defeated Basildon United to reach the 2nd Round Qualifying. Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the preliminary round.Northwood has three losses from their three previous games and the tension is increasing in the dressing room for both the manager and the players. The Northwood manager might feel some added pressure to get something from this game after two straight home defeats.
The manager will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Hanwell Town in only three days.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Northwood friendly games in pre-season: Northwood played one friendly, won 0, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Northwood scored 0 goals and conceded 6 in these one game.
Heybridge Swifts form and stats
Heybridge Swifts was sent out of Fa Trophy in the 1st round qualifying last season.The pressure to perform on the road is increasing on the Heybridge Swifts manager, as the last three away games were defeats.
Heybridge played one friendly in their break from official games, resulting in 1 victory, 0 draws and 0 defeats. In these one match Heybridge Swifts scored 3 and conceded 2 goals.
Head 2 Head
As for the last two games between these two teams, there's zero Northwood victories, two draws and zero Heybridge Swifts wins. Over/under statistics; one of these games ended with three goals or more, one match with two goals or less.Northwood missing players
Heybridge Swifts missing players
| Northwood | Heybridge Swifts | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 15 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Won | W | 5 | 11 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | ||
| 18 | 10 | Lost | L | 6 | 12 | ||
| 21 | 12 | Scored | S | 16 | 39 | ||
| 58 | 35 | Conceded | C | 19 | 38 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 76% | 73% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 83% | 76% | ||
| 52% | 47% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 56% | ||
| 32% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 17% | 32% | ||
| 28% | 27% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 17% | 28% | ||
| 56% | 53% | BTTS | BTTS | 42% | 48% | ||
| 8% | 13% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 20% | ||
| 36% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 32% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.7 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.7 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 36 | 18 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 47 | ||
| 16 | 10 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 22 | ||
| 12% | 10% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 27% | ||