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- Blyth Spartans have the most clean sheets (3) at home in Vanarama National League North
- Chorley have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Blyth Spartans form and stats
Blyth Spartans, who have the most clean sheets (3) at home in Vanarama National League North, have collected 8 points from their Vanarama National League North home games so far after 2-2-0. Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.
The fans are hoping that Blyth Spartans will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-1 away loss in the FA Cup game against Guiseley (placed 19th).
Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Chester (1-5).This is expected to be a close game, with Spartans perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Blyth Spartans as a small favourite), we find four games. Blyth Spartans has won three of these, drawn zero and lost one.
The Spartans fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 6 goals in 4 league matches. As for guarding their own goal, Spartans have only let in 2 goals at home.
Chorley form and stats
Chorley are doing rather OK so far in their away games in the Vanarama National League North, having played 2 games and collected 3 points (1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss).
Chorley's last game ended in a draw, the home match versus Bradford Park Avenue that finished 1-1.
Prior to that match, the Chorley manager J. Vermiglio faced defeat when travelling to Southport and losing 0-1.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Chorley playing away and similar expectations, we found nine relevant matches. Results were two Chorley wins, two draws and five defeats.
As for goals scored and conceded in the league games away so far, Chorley has managed 1 goal and let in 3 from 2 matches.
Head 2 Head
Head to head statistics (for the preceeding eight meetings): Spartans won three games, zero matches ended with a draw and Chorley got five wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / threeTop Goalscorers
  J. O'Donnell 4 goals |  H. Cardwell 3 goals | R. Dale 2 goals |
Blyth Spartans missing players
Chorley missing players
| Blyth Spartans | Chorley | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 7 | 4 | 0 | Played | P | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 8 | 6 | 0 | Scored | S | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 11 | 2 | 0 | Conceded | C | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 86% | 75% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| 86% | 75% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 50% | 67% |
| 43% | 25% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 50% |
| 29% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 33% |
| 14% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 33% |
| 43% | 25% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 0% | 33% |
| 43% | 75% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 50% | 33% |
| 29% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 50% | 33% |
| 4.7 | 5 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| 3.6 | 3.5 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| 1.1 | 1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7.9 | 7.5 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 18 | 16.3 |
| 3.1 | 3 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 5.5 | 6.7 |
| 36% | 50% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 9% | 38% |
- Blyth Spartans have not yet lost a game at home.
- Blyth Spartans have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Blyth Spartans have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Chorley have scored away.
- Blyth Spartans have the most clean sheets (3) at home in Vanarama National League North
- Chorley have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Chorley 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 | Fylde | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 19 |
| 2 | Brackley Town | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 19 |
| 3 | Curzon Ashton | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 4 | Spennymoor Town | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 15 |
| 5 | Gateshead | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 6 | Alfreton Town | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 12 |
| 7 | Kidderminster Harriers | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 | Kettering Town | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 | Chorley | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 |
| 10 | Leamington | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 | Boston United | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 | York City | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -2 | 9 |
| 13 | Blyth Spartans | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -3 | 9 |
| 14 | Chester | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -3 | 8 |
| 15 | Darlington | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 16 | Hereford | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -5 | 6 |
| 17 | Farsley Celtic | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | -10 | 6 |
| 18 | Bradford Park Avenue | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 5 |
| 19 | Guiseley | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 5 |
| 20 | AFC Telford United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -6 | 4 |
| 21 | Gloucester City | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 16 | -12 | 4 |
| 22 | Southport | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |