The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. United of Manchester are in the 8th position while the guests worry at 17th.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
United of Manchester form and stats
5 victories, 1 draw and 4 defeats. That’s what United of Manchester, who have the most scored goals (37) in Non League Premier: Northern, have to build on here in the Non League Premier: Northern. Two home wins in a row for United of Manchester bring valid hopes of a third.
United of Manchester's previous game was a Fa Trophy match also played at home, ending 2-1 versus Kettering Town. The home side are looking to build on that result. Previous to that game, a Non League Premier: Northern home match hosting Matlock Town in a game that was won 5-2.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (24 in 10 games), United of Manchester's attacking play is working. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 16 goals have been conceded.
Grantham Town form and stats
Grantham Town have only collected 4 points from their away games in the Non League Premier: Northern, after 0-4-4 (8 played). Three has not been a lucky number for Grantham Town as they have been defeated three times in a row since the Scarborough Athletic match. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Grantham Town are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
The manager was unhappy after their last game, a Non League Premier: Northern match played at their home ground South Kesteven Stadium. Grantham Town suffered a 1-2 loss to Morpeth Town (placed 12th). Prior to that match, the Grantham Town manager faced defeat when travelling to Witton Albion and losing 1-3.
Grantham Town find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 10 goals from 8 away fixtures in the league. People interested in "over 2,5 goals" betting will like to know that Grantham Town concede an average of more than 2,5 goals per away match all on their own.
Head 2 Head
Grantham Town - United of Manchester 3-2 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Last seven meetings between the teams: United of Manchester won 6, Grantham Town won 1 and 0 draws. 6 games with over 2,5 goals, 1 match with two goals or less.United of Manchester missing players
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| United of Manchester | Grantham Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 10 | 3 | Played | P | 1 | 8 | 18 |
| 8 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 37 | 24 | 14 | Scored | S | 0 | 10 | 25 |
| 27 | 16 | 4 | Conceded | C | 2 | 22 | 38 |
| 89% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 72% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 89% |
| 61% | 70% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 62% | 67% |
| 56% | 60% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 62% | 56% |
| 44% | 40% | 67% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 38% | 22% |
| 61% | 60% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 75% | 61% |
| 28% | 20% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| 22% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 25% | 22% |
| 5.8 | 7 | 8.3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 6 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| 4 | 4 | 3.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 6 | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 209 | 140 | 37 | Total Shots | T S | 8 | 66 | 115 |
| 76 | 55 | 20 | Shots on Target | S O | 1 | 22 | 40 |
| 46% | 44% | 70% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 32% | 35% |
- All of Grantham Town's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Grantham Town has the the worst goal difference (-13)
- Grantham Town have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Grantham Town have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Grantham Town have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Grantham Town have yet to win a game away.
- Grantham Town haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- United of Manchester has the most scored goals (37)
- United of Manchester have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- United of Manchester have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Grantham Town have scored away.
- United of Manchester have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- United of Manchester 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 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 36 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 39 |
| 2 | South Shields | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 36 |
| 3 | Basford United | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 35 |
| 4 | Warrington Town | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 31 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 33 |
| 5 | Radcliffe Borough | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 32 |
| 6 | Stalybridge Celtic | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 29 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 32 |
| 7 | Witton Albion | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 30 |
| 8 | United of Manchester | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 29 |
| 9 | Nantwich Town | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 27 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 27 |
| 10 | Hyde United | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 34 | 33 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 27 |
| 11 | Scarborough Athletic | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 23 | -5 | 27 |
| 12 | Morpeth Town | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 25 |
| 13 | Mickleover Sports | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 18 | -6 | 24 |
| 14 | Bamber Bridge | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 33 | 41 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 26 | -8 | 24 |
| 15 | Whitby Town | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 21 |
| 16 | Matlock Town | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 21 |
| 17 | Grantham Town | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 38 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22 | -13 | 21 |
| 18 | Atherton Collieries | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 31 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -8 | 18 |
| 19 | Ashton United | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 17 | -11 | 14 |
| 20 | Buxton | 19 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 22 | -10 | 13 |
| 21 | Stafford Rangers | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | -10 | 12 |
| 22 | Gainsborough Trinity | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 30 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 17 | -9 | 11 |