National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Radcliffe Borough or Trafford that keep their silverware dream alive.
There haven't been much to rest for the home team, as they featured in a Non League Premier: Northern match only three days ago. This match was also played here at Stainton Park Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Trafford have had more rest.
Radcliffe Borough form and stats
The Radcliffe Borough crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 1-2 to Nantwich Town here at Stainton Park Stadium. Heartbreak for Radcliffe in their last match as Nantwich Town's Bourne scored the winning goal deep into overtime.
Before that, Radcliffe Borough had a Non League Premier: Northern home game versus Guiseley which ended with a victory 4-2.There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Radcliffe Borough as they are travelling to their away game against Gainsborough Trinity in the Non League Premier: Northern. That match is four days after this one.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Radcliffe Borough friendly games in pre-season: Radcliffe Borough played one friendly, won 0, drew 0 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Radcliffe Borough scored {1 goals} and conceded 2 in these one game.
Trafford form and stats
Trafford failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Macclesfield that ended with defeat 0-1.
Prior to that result Trafford won their away game at Hanley Town in the Non League Div One: Northern West. The scoreline was 2-1.A new game in only four days for Trafford, the Non League Div One: Northern West home match versus Newcastle Town. Busy days.
Just as the home team, Trafford have been through a few friendly games in the intense training period that just finished. The results from these training matches are 0 Trafford wins, 0 draws and 1 loss.
Head 2 Head
Head to head data (for the preceeding ten meetings): Radcliffe won four games, one match ended with a draw and Trafford managed five wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: six / four.
Radcliffe Borough missing players
Trafford missing players
| Radcliffe Borough | Trafford | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 10 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 7 | Won | W | 3 | 8 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Lost | L | 5 | 12 | ||
| 37 | 24 | Scored | S | 14 | 38 | ||
| 31 | 16 | Conceded | C | 18 | 39 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 90% | 96% | ||
| 76% | 85% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 90% | 92% | ||
| 48% | 62% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 70% | 60% | ||
| 24% | 31% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 30% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 30% | 24% | ||
| 68% | 69% | BTTS | BTTS | 80% | 72% | ||
| 24% | 31% | Clean Sheets | C S | 10% | 12% | ||
| 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 20% | ||
| 5.6 | 6.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 4 | ||
| 4.9 | 5.1 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 6.4 | ||
| 0.9 | 0.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 0.9 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 11.2 | 12.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.5 | 8.3 | ||
| 4.4 | 4.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.5 | 3.1 | ||
| 33% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 23% | ||
| 8.8 | 10.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9 | 11.6 | ||
| 3.8 | 4.6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 5.1 | ||
