Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Witton Albion in 9th and Basford United in 8th place.
The hosts Witton Albion saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Non League Premier: Northern. This match was also played here at Help For Heroes Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Basford United have had more rest.
Witton Albion form and stats
6-5-6 (win-draw-lost) are the numbers at home for Witton Albion so far this season.The points were shared in Witton Albion's previous game, also at home. Visiting Stafford Rangers (placed 17th) travelled back with a point after a 1-1 scoreline. Ahead of that match, Witton Albion won a home game hosting Grantham Town (1-0).
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Non League Premier: Northern game versus Basford United in only zero days. This game is also played here at Help For Heroes Stadium.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Witton Albion here at Help For Heroes Stadium, with less than one goal per game on average (17 from 17 games). The Witton Albion fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium, the tally being 17 in 17 matches. On the other hand, Witton Albion have conceded 19 goals.
Basford United form and stats
The loot brought home from travels has not been plentiful for Basford United as they have only collected 14 points from their 16 away games. Basford United only has 4 wins to counter their 10 defeats and 2 draws.The manager M. Carruthers was unhappy after their last game, a Non League Premier: Northern match played at their home ground Help For Heroes Stadium. Basford United suffered a 0-1 loss to Gainsborough Trinity (placed 5th). A home win before that, celebrating 2-0 vs Buxton.
Basford United have scored 24 goals on their travels this season, 16 away games. Basford United are not goal shy away from home, finding the net 24 times in 16 away games so far. In the opposite end, Basford United have conceded 29 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
Witton Albion and Basford United have met before this season: Basford United - Witton Albion 3-1. Numbers for the last three meetings between these two teams are: 2 wins for Witton Albion, 0 draws and 1 win for Basford United.Top Goalscorers
Witton Albion missing players
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| Witton Albion | Basford United | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 34 | 17 | Played | 18 | 34 |
| 94% | 88% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 62% | 59% | Over 1.5 | 94% | 91% |
| 38% | 41% | Over 2.5 | 83% | 76% |
| 24% | 18% | Over 3.5 | 67% | 59% |
| 9% | 6% | Over 4.5 | 39% | 32% |
| 38% | 47% | Both teams to score | 72% | 71% |
| 44% | 41% | Clean Sheet | 17% | 15% |
| 24% | 24% | Failed To Score | 11% | 15% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Farsley Celtic | 34 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 74 | 36 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 36 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 19 | 38 | 74 |
| 2 | Warrington Town | 34 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 66 | 28 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 14 | 38 | 72 |
| 3 | South Shields | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 73 | 40 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 51 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 23 | 33 | 70 |
| 4 | Nantwich Town | 35 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 62 | 46 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 31 | 27 | 16 | 65 |
| 5 | Gainsborough Trinity | 35 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 52 | 37 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 61 |
| 6 | Scarborough Athletic | 35 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 62 | 48 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 32 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 22 | 14 | 57 |
| 7 | Buxton | 35 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 48 | 40 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 56 |
| 8 | Basford United | 34 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 72 | 62 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 48 | 33 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 29 | 10 | 51 |
| 9 | Witton Albion | 34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 41 | 36 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 17 | 5 | 51 |
| 10 | Hyde United | 35 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 54 | 42 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 28 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 21 | 12 | 49 |
| 11 | Whitby Town | 33 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 49 | 49 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 33 | 0 | 46 |
| 12 | Matlock Town | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 54 | 57 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 37 | -3 | 45 |
| 13 | Lancaster City | 35 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 35 | 54 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 32 | -19 | 43 |
| 14 | Stalybridge Celtic | 34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 45 | 54 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 32 | -9 | 42 |
| 15 | Hednesford Town | 35 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 46 | 57 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 25 | 35 | -11 | 42 |
| 16 | Marine | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 37 | 42 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 19 | -5 | 39 |
| 17 | Stafford Rangers | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 51 | 60 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 35 | -9 | 39 |
| 18 | Grantham Town | 35 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 39 | 65 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 38 | -26 | 38 |
| 19 | Bamber Bridge | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 54 | 56 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 27 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 29 | -2 | 36 |
| 20 | Mickleover Sports | 33 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 32 | 56 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 30 | -24 | 32 |
| 21 | Workington | 32 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 34 | 52 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 25 | -18 | 29 |
| 22 | North Ferriby United | 33 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 28 | 91 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 48 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 43 | -63 | 10 |
| 23 | Scarborough | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
