National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Tamworth or Boston United that keep their silverware dream alive.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Tamworth form and stats
Tamworth have reached this Fa Trophy stage through battling and winning against Liversedge and AFC Rushden & Diamonds. Tamworth was eliminated in the 2nd round last season in the Fa Trophy.Tamworth lost their last game at Leiston after a 1-2 scoreline.
A Non League Premier: Southern defeat was the result before that one, 2-3 away at Needham Market.With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Tamworth friendly games in pre-season: Tamworth played one friendly, won 1, drew 0 and lost 0. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Tamworth scored {1 goals} and conceded 0 in these one game.
Boston United form and stats
They also participated in Fa Trophy last season. This ended in the 4th round.Impressive finishing from Wright (2) and Ferguson secured the home win 3-0 against Blyth Spartans in their previous game.
Prior to that match, a home win 2-1 against Kidderminster Harriers in the Vanarama National League North.The schedule is very tough for Boston United now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Vanarama National League North game at Fylde is waiting in only three days.
It's finally time to play a game of importance again as a long period of training has passed. Boston have played a number of friendly games in this period, resulting in 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeats from three fixtures.
Head 2 Head
Data for the preceeding ten meetings involving these two participants are: three wins for Tamworth, three draws and four wins for Boston United. Over 2,5 goals: four times; under 2,5 goals: six games.
Top Goalscorers
  S. Pollock 10 goals |  J. Crawford 5 goals | J. Wright 3 goals |
Tamworth missing players
Boston United missing players
| Tamworth | Boston United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 17 | 9 | Won | W | 5 | 9 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Drew | D | 4 | 7 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 3 | 9 | ||
| 59 | 30 | Scored | S | 18 | 40 | ||
| 24 | 11 | Conceded | C | 12 | 37 | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 80% | 85% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 83% | 84% | ||
| 64% | 69% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 48% | ||
| 44% | 38% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 32% | ||
| 28% | 23% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 17% | 28% | ||
| 60% | 62% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 56% | ||
| 36% | 38% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 28% | ||
| 8% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 20% | ||
| 4.7 | 6.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2.9 | 4.5 | ||
| 4.6 | 4.1 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4.6 | ||
| 1.1 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.5 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 3 | 3 | ||
| 10.9 | 14.9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.2 | 9.5 | ||
| 4.6 | 6.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.6 | 4 | ||
| 46% | 41% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 31% | 37% | ||
| 8.1 | 6.9 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11.4 | 11.2 | ||
| 3.1 | 2.4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.1 | 5 | ||
