National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Widnes or Brighouse Town that keep their silverware dream alive.
Widnes form and stats
Widnes was eliminated in the 2nd round qualifying last season in the Fa Trophy.We have seen two home losses in a row now for Widnes, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.
Widnes are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 0-3 away versus Glossop North End.
Preceding that match was the home Non League Div One: Northern North game against Clitheroe that was lost 0-1.With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Widnes friendly games in pre-season: Widnes played three friendlies, won 1, drew 1 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Widnes scored 4 goals and conceded 5 in these three games.
Brighouse Town form and stats
Brighouse Town was sent out of Fa Trophy in the 3rd round qualifying last season.Three consecutive losses in away matches means Brighouse Town are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Brighouse, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-2 versus Shildon AFC.
Preceding that match was the 2-2 draw at home vs Workington.It's a day of discovery for Brighouse as they finally learn what impact all the hours of pre-season training, along with the changes in personnel, have had on their performance in an official game. It's never easy knowing what to expect based on friendly games, of which Brighouse Town have played five with the results W2-D1-L2 (win-draw-lost). In these games Brighouse Town has scored 6 goals and conceded 6 times.
Head 2 Head
Previous two meetings involving these sides: Widnes won one, Brighouse Town were winners in one and we saw zero draws. zero games with over 2,5 goals, two matches with two goals or less.Widnes missing players
Brighouse Town missing players
| Widnes | Brighouse Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Won | W | 4 | 7 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 6 | ||
| 11 | 7 | Lost | L | 5 | 12 | ||
| 37 | 21 | Scored | S | 11 | 32 | ||
| 44 | 25 | Conceded | C | 13 | 42 | ||
| 92% | 93% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 80% | 79% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 64% | 72% | ||
| 60% | 64% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 36% | 48% | ||
| 48% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 18% | 36% | ||
| 28% | 29% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 16% | ||
| 60% | 64% | BTTS | BTTS | 36% | 48% | ||
| 28% | 21% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 28% | ||
| 20% | 21% | Failed to Score | F T | 27% | 28% | ||
| 4.5 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 4.3 | ||
| 3 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 8 | 6.2 | ||
| 1.8 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.7 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 4 | ||
| 9.2 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10 | 11.2 | ||
| 4 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 4.3 | ||
| 38% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 36% | ||