National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Oxford City or Plymouth Parkway that keep their silverware dream alive.
Little time to rest for the host team, as they performed in a Vanarama National League South fixture only four days back. This match was also played here at Court Place Farm. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Plymouth Parkway have had more rest.
Oxford City form and stats
Last season, Oxford City's Fa Trophy journey ended in the 2nd round.Oxford's previous game was also played at home, ending 3-1 versus Dover Athletic. The home side are looking to build on that result.
Before that, Oxford City drew at home versus Hemel Hempstead Town.Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Vanarama National League South game versus Dartford in only three days. This game is also played here at Court Place Farm.
Oxford have spent many days and weeks preparing for this match, with countless hours on the training pitches and three practice matches played. These training games have ended with 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Some might be interested in the goal production stats for these matches; Oxford City scored {5 goals} and let in {8 goals} during these three games.
Plymouth Parkway form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Bristol Manor Farm and Dorchester Town in order to reach 2nd round of Fa Trophy. Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 4th round.Plymouth Parkway won their last game, 3-1 versus Hayes & Yeading United played at home.
Before that game, the win at home hosting Bristol Manor Farm in the Fa Trophy (3-1).
A quick return to home after this game, as Plymouth Parkway are hosting Dorchester Town in the Non League Premier: Southern South only three days away.
It's a day of discovery for Plymouth Parkway as they finally learn what impact all the hours of pre-season training, along with the changes in personnel, have had on their performance in an official game. It's never easy knowing what to expect based on friendly games, of which Plymouth Parkway have played one with the results W0-D1-L0 (win-draw-lost). In these games Plymouth Parkway has scored {2 goals} and conceded 2 times.
Head 2 Head
Data for the previous two meetings involving these two contenders are: one win for Oxford, one draw and zero wins for Plymouth Parkway. Over 2,5 goals: one time; under 2,5 goals: one game.
Top Goalscorers
  J. Ashby 4 goals |
Oxford City missing players
Plymouth Parkway missing players
| Oxford City | Plymouth Parkway | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Won | W | 3 | 13 | ||
| 7 | 5 | Drew | D | 3 | 5 | ||
| 7 | 1 | Lost | L | 4 | 7 | ||
| 42 | 25 | Scored | S | 17 | 56 | ||
| 33 | 15 | Conceded | C | 23 | 42 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 76% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 90% | 92% | ||
| 56% | 64% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 70% | 76% | ||
| 44% | 55% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 70% | 72% | ||
| 20% | 27% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 30% | 28% | ||
| 56% | 73% | BTTS | BTTS | 70% | 64% | ||
| 28% | 27% | Clean Sheets | C S | 20% | 28% | ||
| 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 10% | 8% | ||
| 4.8 | 5.9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 6 | ||
| 3.5 | 3.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4.7 | ||
| 2 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.8 | ||
| 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10.8 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.5 | 15.2 | ||
| 5 | 5.1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 6.6 | ||
| 32% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 44% | 42% | ||
| 9.3 | 8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.5 | 9 | ||
| 4.5 | 3.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 4.1 | ||
