National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Rushall Olympic or Matlock Town that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts Rushall saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Non League Premier: Southern. That game was an away game at Banbury United, so at least Rushall are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Rushall Olympic form and stats
Rushall was eliminated in the 1st round last season in the Fa Trophy.The opportunity of a proper winning streak is there for the hosts, with two straight wins here at Dales Lane.
Rushall are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 0-1 away versus Banbury United.
Previous to that game, a Non League Premier: Southern home match hosting Alvechurch in a game that was won 3-1.Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as St Ives Town are coming to town in three days.
Rushall Olympic have prepared for this season with four friendly games versus mixed opposition. Results from training matches should always be treated with caution, but the takeaways from these four matches are 2 victories, 1 draws and 1 losses. In these games, Rushall have scored 9 goals and conceded 5 times.
Matlock Town form and stats
Matlock's mission in Fa Trophy last season failed in the 1st round.Matlock has recorded two wins in a row in their away matches and hold legitimate hopes of a third one.
Matlock Town failed to get anything from their last game, a Non League Premier: Northern home match vs Whitby Town that ended with defeat 2-3.
Prior to that match, a home win 2-1 against AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the Fa Trophy.Matlock Town played five friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 4 victories, 0 draws and 1 defeat. In these five matches Matlock scored 16 and conceded 6 goals.
Head 2 Head
Last ten meetings featuring these sides: Rushall Olympic won four, Matlock Town triumphed in five and we saw one draw. six games with more than 2,5 goals, four matches with two goals or less.Rushall Olympic missing players
Matlock Town missing players
| Rushall Olympic | Matlock Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 6 | Won | W | 7 | 18 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Lost | L | 3 | 7 | ||
| 47 | 26 | Scored | S | 16 | 54 | ||
| 36 | 16 | Conceded | C | 10 | 26 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 80% | 76% | ||
| 64% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 40% | 60% | ||
| 52% | 58% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 28% | ||
| 24% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 10% | 20% | ||
| 64% | 83% | BTTS | BTTS | 40% | 44% | ||
| 20% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 40% | 40% | ||
| 16% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 16% | ||
| 3.4 | 4.9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.1 | 2.9 | ||
| 4.8 | 5.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.4 | 3.1 | ||
| 1.2 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | ||
| 9.6 | 11.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.6 | 6.8 | ||
| 4.4 | 5.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 2.9 | ||
| 34% | 37% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 44% | 73% | ||
| 8.4 | 8.9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 8.1 | 6.4 | ||
| 3.8 | 4.2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.3 | ||