National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Stamford or Lincoln United that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Stamford and Lincoln United.
Stamford form and stats
Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 1st round qualifying replays.As mentioned below, Stamford are feasting on a winning streak here so far with maximum points from their first 3 Non League Div One: Northern South games. Stamford has a nice streak going on as they have played twelve consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Frickley Athletic defeat 272 days ago. In general it's been a long time since Stamford tasted defeat here at The Zeeco Stadium, as they have taken at least one point from their last 15 home games in the league.
An away draw last time out for Stamford, facing Carlton Town in a game that ended 1-1.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Stamford as they have a new game in only three days, a Non League Div One: Northern South match thankfully also at home. Worksop Town are visiting.
With more than three goals on average, the attacking play of Stamford is on fire here. A stunning 15 from 3 league matches. Stamford have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only 1 goal.
Lincoln United form and stats
Lincoln's mission in Fa Trophy last season failed in the extra preliminary round.It's gone fairly well in the Non League Div One: Northern South away games so far for Lincoln United with six points collected from three matches.
The supporters enjoyed Lincoln's previous game versus Wisbech Town, a Non League Div One: Northern South 2-0 win played at home. Before that one, a nice away victory 6-0 at Sutton Coldfield Town.
There might be some complaints about the fixture list from the Lincoln United manager S. Wilkinson as the team has another away game coming up in only three days, this time against Sheffield.
Lincoln are scoring goals for fun in their league games away this season, having clocked up more than three goals per game on average (10 goals from 3 away games). Lincoln United have conceded 6 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: seven - one - two (Stamford wins - draws - Lincoln United wins). As for goals, seven matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.Stamford missing players
Lincoln United missing players
| Stamford | Lincoln United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 16 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 20 | 16 | Won | W | 4 | 7 | ||
| 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 5 | 14 | ||
| 73 | 58 | Scored | S | 15 | 32 | ||
| 18 | 7 | Conceded | C | 17 | 50 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 70% | 84% | ||
| 76% | 88% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 60% | 60% | ||
| 52% | 62% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 44% | ||
| 28% | 38% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 24% | ||
| 56% | 44% | BTTS | BTTS | 40% | 48% | ||
| 40% | 56% | Clean Sheets | C S | 30% | 20% | ||
| 4% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 30% | 32% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.4 | 1.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 153 | 105 | Total Shots | T S | 32 | 75 | ||
| 67 | 43 | Shots on Target | S O | 13 | 37 | ||
| 33% | 42% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 77% | 46% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Belper Town | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 13 |
| 2 | Ilkeston Town | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 13 |
| 3 | Kidsgrove Athletic | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Loughborough Dynamo | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 13 |
| 5 | Stamford | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 11 |
| 6 | Newcastle Town | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | Leek Town | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 |
| 8 | Worksop Town | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 10 |
| 9 | Lincoln United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
| 10 | Chasetown | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 11 | Carlton Town | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -2 | 8 |
| 12 | Stocksbridge Park Steels | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -6 | 7 |
| 13 | Spalding United | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 6 |
| 14 | Frickley Athletic | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| 15 | Sheffield | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 16 | Cleethorpes Town | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -1 | 5 |
| 17 | Glossop North End | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 5 |
| 18 | Sutton Coldfield Town | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 12 | -13 | 5 |
| 19 | Market Drayton Town | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | -19 | 0 |
| 20 | Wisbech Town | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | -19 | 0 |