National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Ramsbottom United or Clitheroe that keep their silverware dream alive.
Ramsbottom United have less rest than Clitheroe in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Non League Div One: Northern West game only four days ago. Thankfully the previous game, versus Macclesfield, was also a home game here at The Harry Williams Riverside Stadium. The away team is better rested.
Ramsbottom United form and stats
Ramsbottom United have reached this Fa Trophy stage through battling and winning against Glossop North End. Last season, Ramsbottom's Fa Trophy journey ended in the 2nd round qualifying.The Ramsbottom United fans got no joy from their last match, also played here at The Harry Williams Riverside Stadium: A 0-5 defeat against Macclesfield. Ramsbottom were outplayed and humiliated in their previous game, as mentioned in the paragraph above. They will need to reinstall their confidence before this one.
Preceding that fixture, a home win against Glossop North End in the Fa Trophy.
Clitheroe form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated 1874 Northwich in order to reach 2nd round qualifying of Fa Trophy. Clitheroe's mission in Fa Trophy last season failed in the 2nd round qualifying.The fans enjoyed Clitheroe's previous fixture versus Spennymoor Town, a FA Cup win (2-0) played at home.
Before that game, the win at home against 1874 Northwich in the Fa Trophy (2-1).
A new game in only three days for Clitheroe, the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy home match versus Daisy Hill. Busy days.
Clitheroe played three friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 2 victories, 1 draw and 0 defeats. In these three matches Clitheroe scored 8 and conceded 3 goals.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings between these sides: Ramsbottom United won four, Clitheroe were winners in five and we saw one draw. seven games with more than 2,5 goals, three matches with two goals or less.
Ramsbottom United missing players
Clitheroe missing players
| Ramsbottom United | Clitheroe | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 7 | Won | W | 6 | 17 | ||
| 7 | 2 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Lost | L | 3 | 4 | ||
| 28 | 17 | Scored | S | 14 | 48 | ||
| 36 | 16 | Conceded | C | 11 | 22 | ||
| 92% | 93% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 91% | 96% | ||
| 76% | 71% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 73% | 84% | ||
| 44% | 43% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 45% | 48% | ||
| 24% | 21% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 9% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 7% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 9% | 16% | ||
| 44% | 29% | BTTS | BTTS | 27% | 40% | ||
| 28% | 43% | Clean Sheets | C S | 45% | 48% | ||
| 36% | 36% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 16% | ||
| 4.1 | 4.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 4.5 | ||
| 4.1 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 4.2 | ||
| 1.1 | 0.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.5 | 2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 10 | 10 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13 | 12.5 | ||
| 5.7 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 5.8 | ||
| 25% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 18% | 26% | ||
| 9.1 | 8.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10 | 8.5 | ||
| 3.1 | 2.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
