Merthyr Town will hope to utilise their home advantage to help bridge the gap to today’s opponents. The home side are currently 6 points behind Taunton Town.
The hosts Merthyr Town saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Fa Trophy. This match was also played here at Penydarren Park. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Taunton Town have had more rest.
Merthyr Town form and stats
Merthyr Town are steadily winning Non League Premier: Southern games and points here at Penydarren Park. 4 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat is the summary from 7 games. With three draws from their last three games overall it has been a case of neither great nor terrible for Merthyr Town.
The Merthyr Town fans got no joy from their last match, a Fa Trophy game also here at Penydarren Park: A 4-5 defeat against Cinderford Town. Before that, Merthyr Town played out a draw 2-2 when visiting Cinderford Town.
A goal frenzy last time out for Merthyr Town, with a total of 9 goals in the match against Cinderford Town. Fun stuff to watch!
The Merthyr Town fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 12 goals in 7 league matches. On the other hand, Merthyr Town have conceded 7 goals.
Taunton Town form and stats
As the visiting team in Non League Premier: Southern matches, Taunton Town have produced an overall stat of 2-3-2 so far.
The supporters enjoyed Taunton Town's previous game versus Wimborne Town (placed 12th), a Fa Trophy 4-1 win played at home. Preceding that game, the 2-2 draw paying a visit to Wimborne Town.
The travelling fans enjoy Taunton Town's attacking play in away games, having scored 13 goals in 7 league matches away. As opposed to that, Taunton Town have seen the ball go into their own net 10 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Merthyr Town won 6 games, 1 match ended with a draw and Taunton Town has 3 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 6 / 4Merthyr Town missing players
Taunton Town missing players
| Merthyr Town | Taunton Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 14 | 7 | 3 | Played | P | 4 | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 15 | 12 | 5 | Scored | S | 5 | 13 | 27 |
| 13 | 7 | 5 | Conceded | C | 5 | 10 | 20 |
| 86% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 57% | 86% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 36% | 43% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 71% | 71% |
| 21% | 43% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 29% | 43% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 14% | 14% |
| 50% | 71% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 71% | 71% |
| 29% | 29% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 14% | 14% |
| 36% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 14% | 14% |
| 2.1 | 2.8 | 3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 7 | 7 | 4.7 |
| 2.8 | 3.7 | 3.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4.5 | 2.7 |
| 0.5 | 0.7 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- All of Taunton Town's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Merthyr Town have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Merthyr Town have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Merthyr Town have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Merthyr Town haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Taunton Town have created more than twice as many corners as Merthyr Town.
- Taunton Town have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Taunton Town 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 | Tiverton Town | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 20 | 29 |
| 2 | Truro City | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 29 |
| 3 | Chesham United | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 28 |
| 4 | Salisbury | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 26 |
| 5 | Taunton Town | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 25 |
| 6 | Swindon Supermarine | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 24 |
| 7 | Poole Town | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 23 |
| 8 | Gosport Borough | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 22 |
| 9 | Weston-super-Mare | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 20 |
| 10 | Merthyr Town | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 19 |
| 11 | Harrow Borough | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 13 | -3 | 19 |
| 12 | Wimborne Town | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 11 | -2 | 18 |
| 13 | Metropolitan Police FC | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | -4 | 17 |
| 14 | Blackfield & Langley | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -3 | 16 |
| 15 | Hartley Wintney | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | -4 | 16 |
| 16 | Walton Casuals | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -8 | 16 |
| 17 | Farnborough | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -13 | 16 |
| 18 | Hayes & Yeading United | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -2 | 14 |
| 19 | Yate Town | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 29 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 16 | -12 | 13 |
| 20 | Dorchester Town | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 20 | -13 | 12 |
| 21 | Hendon | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -6 | 10 |
| 22 | Beaconsfield Town | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -15 | 8 |