National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Barry Town United or Goytre that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts Barry saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Premier League. This match was also played here at Jenner Park. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Goytre have had more rest.
Barry Town United form and stats
Barry was eliminated in the 3rd round last season in the Welsh Cup.A nice win for Barry Town United last time playing, versus Haverfordwest County. That was also a home game and the match ended 3-2 with C. Green (2) and C. Hugh scoring for the victors.
A strong away win before that one, visiting Cefn Druids and winning 4-1.Goytre form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Garden Village in order to reach 2nd round of Welsh Cup. They also participated in Welsh Cup last season. This ended in the 2nd round.Goytre have only collected 8 points from their away games in the Welsh League Division 1 , after 2-2-11 (15 played). Three might be a magic number, but there's been little wizardry in Goytre's last three away games as they have all been lost.
Goytre has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Garden Village for a Welsh Cup game that ended a draw (2-2).
Preceding that game, the 2-3 loss visiting Pontypridd Town AFC's place.Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Goytre have scored 20 goals in 15 league games away. For Goytre, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.
Head 2 Head
Head to head statistics (for the previous four meetings): Barry won one game, one match ended in a draw and Goytre managed two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: two / twoBarry Town United missing players
Goytre missing players
| Barry Town United | Goytre | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 15 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 6 | Won | W | 2 | 5 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 6 | ||
| 13 | 5 | Lost | L | 10 | 14 | ||
| 39 | 29 | Scored | S | 24 | 38 | ||
| 45 | 29 | Conceded | C | 41 | 61 | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 68% | 77% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 60% | 77% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 87% | 72% | ||
| 40% | 69% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 60% | 56% | ||
| 36% | 62% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 36% | ||
| 52% | 69% | BTTS | BTTS | 80% | 76% | ||
| 16% | 15% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 8% | ||
| 36% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 16% | ||
| 4.4 | 5.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 1.2 | 1.9 | ||
| 5.3 | 4.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.2 | 3.2 | ||
| 2.1 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.5 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 8.8 | 10.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4.8 | 5 | ||
| 3.5 | 4.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.5 | 2 | ||
| 45% | 52% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 83% | 56% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Penybont | 30 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 81 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 9 | 59 | 80 |
| 2 | Cambrian & Clydach | 30 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 58 | 32 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 16 | 26 | 60 |
| 3 | Haverfordwest County | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 69 | 34 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 21 | 35 | 54 |
| 4 | Afan Lido | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 68 | 59 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 41 | 29 | 9 | 51 |
| 5 | Goytre United | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 52 | 39 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 19 | 13 | 50 |
| 6 | Cwmamman United | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 55 | 55 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 34 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 24 | 21 | 0 | 50 |
| 7 | Llantwit Major | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46 | 37 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 19 | 9 | 48 |
| 8 | Briton Ferry | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 44 | 50 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 27 | -6 | 42 |
| 9 | Ammanford | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 51 | 57 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 32 | -6 | 36 |
| 10 | Cwmbran Celtic | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 49 | 57 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 35 | 28 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 29 | -8 | 36 |
| 11 | Pontypridd Town AFC | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 52 | 66 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 40 | -14 | 33 |
| 12 | Undy Athletic | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 51 | 64 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 31 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 29 | 33 | -13 | 31 |
| 13 | Port Talbot Town | 30 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 39 | 50 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 25 | -11 | 29 |
| 14 | Taff's Well | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 33 | 62 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 32 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 30 | -29 | 25 |
| 15 | Goytre | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 39 | 65 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 20 | 35 | -26 | 24 |
| 16 | Ton Pentre | 30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 38 | 76 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 41 | -38 | 22 |