Season ticket holders at New Bucks Head haven’t seen too many victories this season, with AFC Telford United languishing in the 15th position so far. The guesting Boston United will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Vanarama National League North game only four days ago. That game, against York City, was also an away game. It's a tiring schedule for Boston United.
AFC Telford United form and stats
AFC Telford United have played 8 Vanarama National League North games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-2-3 (wins-draws-losses).
The AFC Telford United supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Guiseley in Vanarama National League North and win 4-1. In the match before that, AFC Telford United hosted York City and drew the game 1-1.
A. Williams was absolutely essential when AFC Telford United beat Guiseley 4-1, scoring 3 goals.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how AFC Telford United have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found eight matches with the results: Won 4 Drawn 2 Lost 2.
AFC Telford United have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at New Bucks Head with 14 goals in 8 league matches. AFC Telford United have conceded 14 from these games.
Boston United form and stats
There's been little loot from Boston United's travels as they have only collected 5 points from 7 away games in the Vanarama National League North. Boston United only have 1 win to counter their 4 defeats and 2 draws. The pressure to perform on the road is increasing on C. Elliott, the Boston United manager, as the last three away games were defeats.
Boston United play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 1-2 to York City (placed 1st). Preceding that game was the away FA Cup victory against Hednesford Town with the score of 1-0.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Boston United playing away and similar expectations, we found 16 relevant matches. Results were 5 Boston United wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Boston United as they have only managed to score 5 times from 7 away games in the league. In the opposite end, Boston United have conceded 11 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): AFC Telford United won 3 games, 3 matches ended with a draw and Boston United has 4 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 6 / 4Top Goalscorers
 
A. Williams
7 goals
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J. Thewlis
5 goals
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B. Daniels
4 goals
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AFC Telford United missing players
Boston United missing players
| AFC Telford United | Boston United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs
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Statistics | Stat | vs
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Away | Total |
| 14 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 1 | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 21 | 14 | 8 | Scored | S | 2 | 5 | 17 |
| 23 | 14 | 4 | Conceded | C | 0 | 11 | 14 |
| 93% | 88% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 86% | 92% |
| 79% | 88% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 86% | 85% |
| 57% | 62% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 57% | 46% |
| 50% | 62% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 21% | 25% | 67% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 71% | 75% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 43% | 46% |
| 21% | 25% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 100% | 29% | 38% |
| 14% | 12% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 43% | 23% |
| 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 3 | 5.7 | 5 |
| 5.9 | 5.4 | 4.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 7 | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 2 |
- AFC Telford United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- AFC Telford United have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Boston United have scored away.
- AFC Telford United have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Boston United have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Boston United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than 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 | York City | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 19 | 35 |
| 2 | Chester | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 31 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 27 |
| 3 | Farsley Celtic | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 25 |
| 4 | Southport | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 25 |
| 5 | King's Lynn Town | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 25 |
| 6 | Alfreton Town | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 22 |
| 7 | Brackley Town | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| 8 | Guiseley | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 21 |
| 9 | Hereford | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -2 | 21 |
| 10 | Gateshead | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 11 | Darlington | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -1 | 20 |
| 12 | Gloucester City | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 30 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 22 | -7 | 20 |
| 13 | Spennymoor Town | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 19 |
| 14 | Boston United | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 19 |
| 15 | AFC Telford United | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 18 |
| 16 | Kidderminster Harriers | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 17 |
| 17 | Leamington | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 15 |
| 18 | Altrincham | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | -3 | 13 |
| 19 | Curzon Ashton | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -7 | 9 |
| 20 | Blyth Spartans | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 14 | -18 | 9 |
| 21 | Bradford Park Avenue | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 41 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 21 | -32 | 9 |
| 22 | Kettering Town | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -13 | 8 |