National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Yate Town or Willand Rovers that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts Yate Town saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the FA Cup. Thankfully the previous game, versus Dover Athletic, was also a home game here at The Jelf Stadium. The away team is better rested.
Yate Town form and stats
Last season, Yate's Fa Trophy journey ended in the 1st round.Yate's last game was hosting Dover Athletic and winning 1-0.
Before that game, the 3-1 home victory against Walton Casuals.The match schedule is unforgiving for Yate as they have a new game in only three days, a Non League Premier: Southern South match thankfully also at home. Salisbury are visiting.
It's been an intense period of training leading up to this game for Yate Town, who have participated in three training matches. Yate have won 0 of these, drawn 1 and were beaten in 2 games.
Willand Rovers form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Mangotsfield United and Wantage Town in order to reach 3rd round qualifying of Fa Trophy. Last season their Fa Trophy adventure ended in the 1st round.Willand has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Winchester City for a Non League Div One: Southern South game that ended a draw (1-1).
Before that, Willand secured a home win against Larkhall Athletic with the score 1-0.Head 2 Head
Yate Town missing players
Willand Rovers missing players
| Yate Town | Willand Rovers | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 15 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 5 | Won | W | 6 | 12 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | ||
| 10 | 6 | Lost | L | 6 | 9 | ||
| 31 | 20 | Scored | S | 27 | 45 | ||
| 34 | 22 | Conceded | C | 27 | 44 | ||
| 92% | 93% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 76% | 80% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 92% | 88% | ||
| 48% | 47% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 85% | 76% | ||
| 28% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 54% | 40% | ||
| 4% | 7% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 46% | 32% | ||
| 48% | 40% | BTTS | BTTS | 85% | 76% | ||
| 28% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | ||
| 32% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 15% | 16% | ||
| 2.5 | 3.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 3.4 | ||
| 4.1 | 4.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 1.8 | ||
| 1.1 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 1.4 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 6 | 7.9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 15.5 | 10.8 | ||
| 2.5 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 8.5 | 4.6 | ||
| 41% | 37% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 12% | 22% | ||