Season ticket holders at UTS Stadium haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Dunston languishing in the 16th position so far. The guesting Pontefract Collieries will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
It's no vacation for neither Dunston nor Pontefract Collieries as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Dunston form and stats
The story so far in the Non League Div One: Northern North for Dunston at their home stadium (UTS Stadium) is 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.
In their previous game, the manager C. Swailes led his Dunston to a defeat in the Non League Div One: Northern North match away at Workington. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at UTS Stadium. The points were shared before that, a home game that ended 0-0 versus Marine.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Dunston as they have a new game in only four days, a Non League Div One: Northern North match thankfully also at home. Marske United are visiting.
A decent goal production from Dunston in their home games so far, with 9 goals from 5 league matches. Dunston's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 7 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Pontefract Collieries form and stats
The visitors, who have the most points (17) away in Non League Div One: Northern North, are W5-D2-L2 on the road this term. That's in the Non League Div One: Northern North. Pontefract Collieries have won three away matches in a row now and will not be intimidated by being the visitors in this fixture.
180 minutes! That's how long the Pontefract Collieries goalkeeper and his defense have shut out their league opponents.
Pontefract Collieries play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 2-0 victory visiting Ossett United (placed 19th). Prior to that result Pontefract Collieries won their away game at Brighouse Town. The scoreline was 2-0.
A quick return to home after this game, as Pontefract Collieries are hosting Workington in the Non League Div One: Northern North only four days away.
Pontefract Collieries have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 18 goals from 9 away matches. 12 goals have been conceded by Pontefract Collieries in these games.
Head 2 Head
Dunston missing players
Pontefract Collieries missing players
| Dunston | Pontefract Collieries | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 21 | 9 | 6 | Scored | S | 9 | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | 7 | 7 | Conceded | C | 7 | 12 | 13 |
| 92% | 80% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 77% | 60% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 85% |
| 54% | 40% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 56% | 46% |
| 46% | 40% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 75% | 44% | 38% |
| 46% | 40% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 33% | 31% |
| 62% | 40% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 78% | 62% |
| 31% | 60% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 22% | 38% |
| 15% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 34 | 34 | 47 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 9 | 9 | 15 |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 33% | 27% |
- All of Pontefract Collieries's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Dunston is in the worst form (0-0-0)
- Pontefract Collieries has the most points (17) away
- Pontefract Collieries have created more than twice as many corners as Dunston.
- Pontefract Collieries have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Pontefract Collieries have scored in all their matches so far.
- Pontefract Collieries have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Pontefract Collieries haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Workington | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 42 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 40 |
| 2 | Marine | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 35 |
| 3 | Ramsbottom United | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 34 |
| 4 | Tadcaster Albion | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 31 |
| 5 | Clitheroe | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 31 |
| 6 | Marske United | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 30 |
| 7 | Pontefract Collieries | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 29 |
| 8 | Trafford | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 36 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 28 |
| 9 | Brighouse Town | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 28 |
| 10 | Runcorn Linnets | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 21 | 1 | 25 |
| 11 | Prescot Cables | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -2 | 25 |
| 12 | Droylsden | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 24 | 42 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 25 | -18 | 23 |
| 13 | City of Liverpool | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 21 | -7 | 21 |
| 14 | Mossley | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 41 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 26 | -17 | 21 |
| 15 | Colne | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 18 |
| 16 | Dunston | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 16 | -2 | 15 |
| 17 | Widnes | 17 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -8 | 13 |
| 18 | Kendal Town | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 50 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 31 | -29 | 13 |
| 19 | Ossett United | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 42 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 20 | -21 | 11 |
| 20 | Pickering Town CFC | 20 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 24 | 54 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 35 | -30 | 11 |