Perhaps a welcome break from league football as Pontefract Collieries & Workington face off to decide who makes it to next stage of the Fa Trophy. All the pre-match information is available here!
Pontefract have less rest than Workington in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Non League Div One: Northern North game only four days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Colne.
Pontefract Collieries form and stats
Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 1st round qualifying.Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.
Pontefract are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 2-6 away versus Colne. In the match before that, Pontefract hosted Marske United and drew the Non League Div One: Northern North game 1-1.
As you see from the result above, Pontefract suffered greatly in their last game. Thankfully the team has a new chance to prove themselves in this one.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Pontefract as they have a new game in only three days, a Non League Div One: Northern North match thankfully also at home. Mossley are visiting.
Workington form and stats
Workington's mission in Fa Trophy last season failed in the 3rd round qualifying.In general it has been a productive period now for Workington as they haven't lost any of their last 14 games. The away team travel with confidence. Not since the Ramsbottom United game have they lost an away game, meaning Workington has taken points from seven away matches in a row.
Workington are travelling after their nice 2-0 home win in the Non League Div One: Northern North against Mossley. Prior to that result Workington won their away game at Colne in the Non League Div One: Northern North. The scoreline was 1-0.
A quick return to home after this game, as Workington are hosting Clitheroe in the Non League Div One: Northern North only three days away.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last two meetings: one - zero - one (Pontefract Collieries wins - draws - Workington wins). As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), zero had two or less.Pontefract Collieries missing players
Workington missing players
| Pontefract Collieries | Workington | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 9 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 4 | Won | W | 9 | 18 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Lost | L | 3 | 3 | ||
| 43 | 16 | Scored | S | 37 | 69 | ||
| 43 | 7 | Conceded | C | 17 | 26 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 93% | 96% | ||
| 84% | 78% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 86% | 92% | ||
| 64% | 56% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 71% | 68% | ||
| 36% | 22% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 57% | 60% | ||
| 24% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 36% | 32% | ||
| 52% | 44% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 52% | ||
| 28% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 43% | 44% | ||
| 24% | 22% | Failed to Score | F T | 14% | 8% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.8 | 0.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 109 | 46 | Total Shots | T S | 77 | 77 | ||
| 37 | 17 | Shots on Target | S O | 24 | 24 | ||
| 41% | 35% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 42% | 42% | ||