National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Stratford Town or Kidsgrove Athletic that keep their silverware dream alive.
These are busy days for the home team, as they were in action only four days ago in the Non League Premier: Southern. This match was also played here at The Arden Garages Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Kidsgrove Athletic have had more rest.
Stratford Town form and stats
Stratford participated in Fa Trophy the last season, where they reached the 1st round qualifying.The Stratford supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Redditch United in Non League Premier: Southern and win 2-1. In the game before, an away victory in the Non League Premier: Southern match versus Lowestoft Town with a 3-2 scoreline.
The manager T. Baillie will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Tamworth in only three days.
Kidsgrove Athletic form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Daventry Town and Cambridge City in order to reach 3rd Round Qualifying of Fa Trophy. Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 1st round qualifying.2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. That’s the product of Kidsgrove Athletic playing as the away team in the Non League Div One: Northern South this season.
Impressive finishing secured the home win 2-1 against Sheffield in their previous game. Preceding that game, the 3-5 loss visiting Sutton Coldfield Town's place.
Kidsgrove are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 7 times in 4 away games so far. Kidsgrove have conceded 6 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Stratford Town missing players
Kidsgrove Athletic missing players
| Stratford Town | Kidsgrove Athletic | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 10 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Won | W | 7 | 13 | ||
| 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 3 | 5 | ||
| 15 | 5 | Lost | L | 4 | 7 | ||
| 35 | 16 | Scored | S | 19 | 38 | ||
| 51 | 19 | Conceded | C | 15 | 25 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 86% | 92% | ||
| 84% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 57% | 60% | ||
| 72% | 90% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 36% | 44% | ||
| 36% | 20% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 29% | 32% | ||
| 32% | 20% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 14% | 12% | ||
| 68% | 90% | BTTS | BTTS | 29% | 36% | ||
| 12% | 10% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 44% | ||
| 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 28% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.6 | 1.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 2.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 128 | 62 | Total Shots | T S | 27 | 67 | ||
| 65 | 31 | Shots on Target | S O | 9 | 22 | ||
| 31% | 26% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 41% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Loughborough Dynamo | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Newcastle Town | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 17 |
| 3 | Leek Town | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 |
| 4 | Kidsgrove Athletic | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
| 5 | Worksop Town | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 14 |
| 6 | Stamford | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 13 |
| 7 | Belper Town | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| 8 | Lincoln United | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 13 |
| 9 | Ilkeston Town | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 13 |
| 10 | Chasetown | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 11 | Frickley Athletic | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 12 | Stocksbridge Park Steels | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 14 | -8 | 9 |
| 13 | Cleethorpes Town | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 8 |
| 14 | Carlton Town | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -3 | 8 |
| 15 | Sutton Coldfield Town | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 12 | -11 | 8 |
| 16 | Glossop North End | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 17 | -14 | 8 |
| 17 | Spalding United | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 18 | Sheffield | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 19 | Wisbech Town | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | -21 | 3 |
| 20 | Market Drayton Town | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | -26 | 0 |