National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Witton Albion or Lancaster City that keep their silverware dream alive.
There have been limited time to rest for the home side, as they featured in a Non League Premier: Northern fixture only four days ago. This match was also played here at Wincham Park. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Lancaster City have had more rest.
Witton Albion form and stats
Witton participated in Fa Trophy the last season, where they reached the 2nd round.A nice win for Witton last time playing, versus Atherton Collieries. That was also a home game and the match ended 2-0.
Before that game, the home loss against United of Manchester with the scoreline 2-3.It's been an intense period of training leading up to this game for Witton, who have participated in four training matches. Witton Albion have won 0 of these, drawn 1 and were beaten in 3 games.
Lancaster City form and stats
They also participated in Fa Trophy last season. This ended in the 3rd round qualifying.Lancaster City might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Matlock Town proved too strong as Lancaster City slumped to a 0-2 defeat in front of their own fans at Giant Axe.
Preceding that game, the 0-2 loss visiting Radcliffe Borough's place.Head 2 Head
Head-to-head data (for the preceeding ten meetings): Witton won two games, one match ended with a tie and Lancaster City managed seven wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / sixWitton Albion missing players
Lancaster City missing players
| Witton Albion | Lancaster City | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Won | W | 4 | 10 | ||
| 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 4 | 4 | ||
| 13 | 9 | Lost | L | 6 | 11 | ||
| 32 | 19 | Scored | S | 24 | 36 | ||
| 53 | 30 | Conceded | C | 25 | 36 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 80% | 71% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 86% | 76% | ||
| 52% | 57% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 57% | 44% | ||
| 44% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 43% | 28% | ||
| 32% | 43% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 29% | 20% | ||
| 56% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 79% | 52% | ||
| 24% | 29% | Clean Sheets | C S | 7% | 20% | ||
| 20% | 21% | Failed to Score | F T | 14% | 28% | ||
| 2.2 | 2.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.9 | 3 | ||
| 4.1 | 4.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.4 | 2.7 | ||
| 0.5 | 0.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 3 | 3 | ||
| 6.6 | 7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.5 | 6.1 | ||
| 2.9 | 3.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 2.2 | ||
| 42% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 63% | 71% | ||