National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Cheltenham Town U18 or Blackpool U18 that keep their silverware dream alive.
There have been little to rest for the team playing at home, as they featured in a Youth Alliance game only four days back. This match was also played here. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Blackpool U18 have had more rest.
Cheltenham Town U18 form and stats
Cheltenham was eliminated in the 3rd round last season in the FA Youth Cup.The spoils were shared in Cheltenham's previous game, also at home. Visiting AFC Bournemouth U18 travelled back with a draw after a 3-3 scoreline. A goal frenzy last time out for Cheltenham, with a total of 6 goals in the match against AFC Bournemouth U18. Fun stuff to watch!
In the game before, an away victory in the FA Youth Cup match versus Rugby Town U18 with a 4-0 scoreline.A decent goal production from Cheltenham in their home games so far, with 13 goals from 7 league matches. 10 goals have been conceded.
Blackpool U18 form and stats
Blackpool U18 won their last game, 9-0 versus Tranmere Rovers U18 played at home. As mentioned above, Blackpool U18 was the only team on the pitch versus Tranmere Rovers U18 in their previous game, winning 9-0. This could be a tougher task.
Before that, Blackpool U18 secured a home win against Huddersfield Town U18 with the score 1-0.Head 2 Head
Cheltenham Town U18 missing players
Blackpool U18 missing players
| Cheltenham Town U18 | Blackpool U18 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Won | W | 4 | 12 | ||
| 5 | 3 | Drew | D | 6 | 7 | ||
| 11 | 4 | Lost | L | 4 | 6 | ||
| 35 | 16 | Scored | S | 25 | 49 | ||
| 41 | 16 | Conceded | C | 23 | 28 | ||
| 92% | 91% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 84% | 82% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 93% | 76% | ||
| 56% | 45% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 64% | 56% | ||
| 40% | 18% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 36% | ||
| 16% | 18% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 14% | 16% | ||
| 52% | 55% | BTTS | BTTS | 64% | 44% | ||
| 24% | 27% | Clean Sheets | C S | 14% | 40% | ||
| 32% | 27% | Failed to Score | F T | 21% | 20% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | AFC Bournemouth U18 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 25 |
| 2 | Exeter City U18 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 25 |
| 3 | Portsmouth U18 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle U18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 22 |
| 5 | Oxford United U18 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 20 |
| 6 | Swindon Town U18 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 | Cheltenham Town U18 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -6 | 15 |
| 8 | Newport County U18 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -4 | 14 |
| 9 | Bristol Rovers U18 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 20 | -13 | 12 |
| 10 | Forest Green Rovers U18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 20 | -20 | 8 |
