National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Stalybridge Celtic or South Shields that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Stalybridge nor South Shields as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Stalybridge Celtic form and stats
Stalybridge Celtic was eliminated in the 2nd round last season in the Fa Trophy.No payout for Stalybridge Celtic in their previous match, an away game at Radcliffe Borough that ended in defeat 1-2.
Preceding that match was the home Non League Premier: Northern game against Morpeth Town that was lost 0-3.Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Non League Premier: Northern game versus Marske United in only three days. This game is also played here at Bower Fold.
Stalybridge Celtic have prepared for this season with one friendly games versus mixed opposition. Results from training matches should always be treated with caution, but the takeaways from these one matches are 0 victories, 0 draws and 1 losses. In these games, Stalybridge Celtic have scored {1 goals} and conceded 2 times.
South Shields form and stats
Shields's mission in Fa Trophy last season failed in the 3rd round qualifying.South Shields are travelling again after losing away to United of Manchester in their previous match (1-2).
Before that game, the win at home against Marske United in the FA Cup (5-2).
A quick return to home after this game, as South Shields are hosting Washington in the Durham County Challenge Cup only three days away.
South Shields played three friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 1 victory, 0 draws and 2 defeats. In these three matches Shields scored 5 and conceded {7 goals}.
Head 2 Head
South Shields have avoided a loss in the last 8 matches (7-1-0) facing Stalybridge Celtic.Stalybridge Celtic missing players
South Shields missing players
| Stalybridge Celtic | South Shields | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 5 | Won | W | 4 | 13 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 4 | 6 | ||
| 13 | 7 | Lost | L | 4 | 6 | ||
| 16 | 10 | Scored | S | 18 | 46 | ||
| 33 | 15 | Conceded | C | 14 | 27 | ||
| 88% | 86% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 56% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 72% | ||
| 40% | 43% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 44% | ||
| 12% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 32% | ||
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 17% | 24% | ||
| 24% | 21% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 52% | ||
| 36% | 43% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 40% | ||
| 52% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 12% | ||
| 4 | 4.6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.2 | 4 | ||
| 5.1 | 5.1 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 3.1 | ||
| 1.3 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 0.8 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 8.9 | 8.6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.5 | 10.5 | ||
| 3.2 | 3.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.7 | 4.9 | ||
| 21% | 22% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 27% | 35% | ||
| 10.8 | 9.6 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10 | 8.6 | ||
| 4.3 | 3.6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 2.9 | ||
