National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Workington or Runcorn Linnets that keep their silverware dream alive.
Workington and Runcorn Linnets should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Workington form and stats
Workington was eliminated in the 2nd round qualifying last season in the Fa Trophy.It's back home for Workington, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Ramsbottom United away with the result 3-0.
Before that, a defeat in the away fixture against South Shields in the FA Cup.
Workington have prepared for this season with two friendly games versus mixed opposition. Results from training matches should always be treated with caution, but the takeaways from these two matches are 0 victories, 0 draws and 2 losses. In these games, Workington have scored 0 goals and conceded 6 times.
Runcorn Linnets form and stats
They also participated in Fa Trophy last season. This ended in the 3rd round qualifying.It's the second away game in a row for Runcorn, but there's smiles all around after the 4-1 victory versus Skelmersdale United last time out.
A loss, in the FA Cup away at Marske United, earlier.
Just as the home team, Runcorn Linnets have been through a few friendly games in the intense training period that just finished. The results from these training matches are 1 Runcorn Linnets win, 0 draws and 1 loss.
Head 2 Head
Head to head data (for the last three meetings): Workington won one game, one match ended in a draw and Runcorn Linnets have one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: two / one.
Workington missing players
Runcorn Linnets missing players
| Workington | Runcorn Linnets | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 6 | Won | W | 9 | 14 | ||
| 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | ||
| 9 | 6 | Lost | L | 5 | 7 | ||
| 41 | 17 | Scored | S | 20 | 35 | ||
| 26 | 15 | Conceded | C | 12 | 23 | ||
| 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | ||
| 76% | 77% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 64% | 64% | ||
| 52% | 46% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 36% | 40% | ||
| 24% | 15% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 14% | 24% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 14% | 16% | ||
| 40% | 31% | BTTS | BTTS | 36% | 40% | ||
| 40% | 31% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 40% | ||
| 28% | 38% | Failed to Score | F T | 29% | 32% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 3.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 1.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.5 | 8 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.8 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 83% | 55% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 7 | 10.2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2 | 4.5 | ||
