National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Eccleshill United or Atherstone Town that keep their silverware dream alive.
Eccleshill United and Atherstone Town 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.
Eccleshill United form and stats
Eccleshill United travelled for their previous game, a trip to Hallam that ended 2-2.
A 0-0 result against AFC Liverpool before that one, played at their own home stadium in the FA Vase.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Eccleshill as they have a new game in only three days, a Counties Leagues: Northern Counties East match thankfully also at home. Golcar United are visiting.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Eccleshill United friendly games in pre-season: Eccleshill United played one friendly, won 1, drew 0 and lost 0. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Eccleshill United scored {3 goals} and conceded 2 in these one game.
Atherstone Town form and stats
The manager was unhappy after their last game, played at their home stadium Sheepy Road. Atherstone suffered a 1-4 loss to Shifnal Town FC.
Before that match, the victory at home hosting Hartpury University in the FA Vase (2-0).
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only three days as another away game awaits: The Counties Leagues: Midland League Premier trip to Lye Town.
Head 2 Head
Eccleshill United missing players
Atherstone Town missing players
| Eccleshill United | Atherstone Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 9 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 2 | Won | W | 2 | 11 | ||
| 9 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Lost | L | 7 | 10 | ||
| 31 | 8 | Scored | S | 10 | 33 | ||
| 42 | 12 | Conceded | C | 23 | 40 | ||
| 96% | 89% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 91% | 92% | ||
| 88% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 82% | 72% | ||
| 60% | 44% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 64% | 52% | ||
| 36% | 22% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 45% | 40% | ||
| 8% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 18% | 24% | ||
| 68% | 56% | BTTS | BTTS | 55% | 48% | ||
| 12% | 22% | Clean Sheets | C S | 18% | 32% | ||
| 24% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 36% | 28% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 9 | 9 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5 | 5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 2 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 50% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 17 | 17 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 8 | 8 | ||
