National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Brora Rangers or Fort William that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts Brora Rangers saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Highland League Cup. Thankfully the previous game, versus Clachnacuddin, was also a home game here at Dudgeon Park. The away team is better rested.
Brora Rangers form and stats
Brora's previous fixture was a Highland League Cup game also played at home, ending 7-0 against Clachnacuddin. The home side hope to to continue in that form.
1-1 away at Lossiemouth before that.Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Inverurie Loco Works are coming to town in four days.
Brora Rangers have prepared for this season with one friendly games versus mixed opposition. Results from training matches should always be treated with caution, but the takeaways from these one matches are 0 victories, 0 draws and 1 losses. In these games, Brora Rangers have scored {0 goals} and conceded 3 times.
Fort William form and stats
They also participated in North of Scotland Cup last season. This ended in the quarter-finals.Fort William won their last game, 7-1 versus Orkney played at home. As mentioned above, William was the only team on the pitch versus Orkney in their previous game, winning 7-1. This could be a tougher task.
Before that one, a nice away victory 4-0 at Bonar Bridge.The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Clydebank in just three days.
Head 2 Head
The 7 most recent fixtures involving these two teams have all ended as Brora Rangers victories. Surely both teams are aware of this.Brora Rangers missing players
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| Brora Rangers | Fort William | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 16 | 9 | Won | W | 8 | 17 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Lost | L | 5 | 8 | ||
| 61 | 28 | Scored | S | 42 | 90 | ||
| 25 | 8 | Conceded | C | 31 | 45 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 76% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 60% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 36% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 85% | 80% | ||
| 28% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 62% | 56% | ||
| 44% | 42% | BTTS | BTTS | 62% | 64% | ||
| 44% | 42% | Clean Sheets | C S | 15% | 24% | ||
| 16% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 23% | 12% | ||
| 1.1 | 0.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.6 | 0.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.3 | 0.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.4 | 1.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1 | 0.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
| 268% | 560% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | ||
| 1.4 | 0.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.4 | 0.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
