National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Dundonald Bluebell or Spartans that keep their silverware dream alive.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Dundonald Bluebell form and stats
Dundonald are returning here after visiting Vale of Leithen and winning with a 7-0 scoreline. As mentioned above, Dundonald Bluebell "killed" Vale of Leithen in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
Ahead of that match, Dundonald Bluebell lost 1-3 at home to Penicuik Athletic.Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Jeanfield Swifts are coming to town in three days.
Spartans form and stats
The regulars enjoyed Spartans's previous fixture versus Gretna 2008, a 3-0 win played at home.
Before that one, the win at home hosting Stoneyburn Juniors in the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup (9-0).
A quick return to home after this game, as Spartans are hosting Stirling University in the South Challenge Cup only three days away.
Head 2 Head
Dundonald Bluebell missing players
Spartans missing players
| Dundonald Bluebell | Spartans | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 10 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 3 | Won | W | 6 | 17 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 4 | 6 | ||
| 8 | 5 | Lost | L | 2 | 2 | ||
| 69 | 20 | Scored | S | 20 | 71 | ||
| 36 | 14 | Conceded | C | 14 | 22 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 96% | 90% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 84% | ||
| 80% | 80% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 58% | 72% | ||
| 52% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 42% | 56% | ||
| 28% | 10% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 24% | ||
| 68% | 70% | BTTS | BTTS | 42% | 44% | ||
| 28% | 20% | Clean Sheets | C S | 42% | 48% | ||
| 4% | 10% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 12% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 5.3 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.6 | 2.7 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.9 | 1.5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.5 | 11.9 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.4 | 5.1 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 79% | 53% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 5.6 | 5.1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.1 | 2.5 | ||
