The league table in Non League Premier: Northern tells a story about these teams so far, with Stalybridge Celtic leading Ashton United by 21 points. Match preview to follow:
Ashton United could be less fresh than the hosts in this fixture, as they played a Non League Premier: Northern game only four sleeps ago.
This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.
Stalybridge Celtic form and stats
5-0-5 (win-draw-lost) are the Non League Premier: Northern numbers at home for Stalybridge Celtic so far this season.
A good away victory last time out for Stalybridge Celtic, who won 2-1 against Hyde United (placed 10th). Preceding that match was a defeat to Mickleover Sports (1-3).
The manager S. Burr will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Scarborough Athletic in only three days.
Stalybridge Celtic can score goals in their home matches. After 10 league matches they have found the net 20 times. Goals are flowing in at the wrong end for Stalybridge Celtic with 20 goals conceded in these matches.
Ashton United form and stats
3-1-5 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Ashton United in their Non League Premier: Northern matches away. It's looking increasingly bleak for Ashton United who now has to deal with a four game losing streak. Buxton was the last time a defeat was avoided.
The manager J. Banim was unhappy after their last game, a Non League Premier: Northern match played at their home ground Hurst Cross. Ashton United suffered a 1-2 loss to United of Manchester (placed 3rd). Preceding that game, the 2-3 loss visiting Basford United's place.
A new game in only three days for Ashton United, the Non League Premier: Northern home match versus South Shields. Busy days.
The travelling fans enjoy Ashton United's attacking play in away games, having scored 14 goals in 9 league matches away. Ashton United have conceded 17 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Ashton United - Stalybridge Celtic 0-2 earlier this season. Last three meetings between the teams: Stalybridge Celtic won 2, Ashton United won 0 and 1 draw. 2 games with over 2,5 goals, 1 match with two goals or less.Stalybridge Celtic missing players
Ashton United missing players
| Stalybridge Celtic | Ashton United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 10 | 5 | Played | P | 3 | 9 | 17 |
| 11 | 5 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| 32 | 20 | 9 | Scored | S | 2 | 14 | 21 |
| 31 | 20 | 9 | Conceded | C | 9 | 17 | 33 |
| 91% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 73% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 78% | 82% |
| 64% | 90% | 80% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 78% | 71% |
| 32% | 60% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 44% | 41% |
| 23% | 40% | 40% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 33% | 18% |
| 55% | 80% | 60% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 44% | 47% |
| 27% | 10% | 20% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 22% | 12% |
| 27% | 10% | 20% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 33% | 41% |
| 5.8 | 7 | 9 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 5 | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| 4 | 4.2 | 3.4 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 3.3 | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.2 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 232 | 140 | 71 | Total Shots | T S | 17 | 78 | 148 |
| 91 | 57 | 23 | Shots on Target | S O | 7 | 31 | 56 |
| 35% | 35% | 39% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 29% | 45% | 38% |
- All of Stalybridge Celtic's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Ashton United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Ashton United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Stalybridge Celtic have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Stalybridge Celtic have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Stalybridge Celtic haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Lancaster City | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 41 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 20 | 12 | 42 |
| 2 | South Shields | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 39 |
| 3 | United of Manchester | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 43 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 35 |
| 4 | Basford United | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 29 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 35 |
| 5 | Radcliffe Borough | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 35 |
| 6 | Stalybridge Celtic | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 32 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 35 |
| 7 | Warrington Town | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 32 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 34 |
| 8 | Nantwich Town | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 31 |
| 9 | Witton Albion | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 28 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 31 |
| 10 | Hyde United | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 39 | 36 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 21 | 3 | 30 |
| 11 | Scarborough Athletic | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 28 | -9 | 30 |
| 12 | Morpeth Town | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
| 13 | Whitby Town | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 27 |
| 14 | Mickleover Sports | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 27 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 19 | -4 | 27 |
| 15 | Bamber Bridge | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 37 | 45 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 28 | -8 | 27 |
| 16 | Matlock Town | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 28 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 12 | -3 | 24 |
| 17 | Grantham Town | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 26 | 47 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 21 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 26 | -21 | 21 |
| 18 | Buxton | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 37 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 24 | -3 | 19 |
| 19 | Atherton Collieries | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 15 | -9 | 18 |
| 20 | Gainsborough Trinity | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | -5 | 15 |
| 21 | Ashton United | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 17 | -12 | 14 |
| 22 | Stafford Rangers | 19 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 18 | -14 | 12 |