National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Connah's Quay or Airbus UK that keep their silverware dream alive.
Connah's's stadium, Deeside College Stadium, has a grass surface. Airbus UK have artifical turf on their own stadium. This might or might not make a difference, and to help evaluate that we give you the recent performance numbers for Airbus UK when playing on grass; 10 wins, 3 draws and 11 losses from 24 matches. They have scored {36 goals} in these games and conceded 29.
There have been limited time to rest for the hosting team, as they played a Premier League fixture only four days back. That game was an away game at Haverfordwest County, so at least Connah's Quay are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Connah's Quay form and stats
Connah's Quay participated in Welsh Cup the last season, where they reached the quarter-finals.No payout for Connah's in their previous match, an away game at Haverfordwest County that ended in defeat 1-2.
In the fixture before, 0-0 away to Bala Town (League Cup).
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Connah's Quay friendly games in pre-season: Connah's Quay played two friendlies, won 0, drew 1 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Connah's Quay scored {3 goals} and conceded 4 in these two games.
Airbus UK form and stats
They also participated in Welsh Cup last season. This ended in the 3rd round.There might be some fixture complaints from Airbus UK as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous game, 1-3 against Cardiff MU.
Before that match, 1-1 away against Pontardawe Town (after extra-time, 4-5 on penalties) in the Welsh Cup.
Head 2 Head
The 9 most recent matches involving these sides have all finished as Connah's victories. Surely both teams are aware of this.Top Goalscorers
  M. Wilde 10 goals | M. Hayes 4 goals | G. Horan 3 goals |
Connah's Quay missing players
Airbus UK missing players
| Connah's Quay | Airbus UK | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 17 | 11 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 11 | 21 | ||
| 46 | 27 | Scored | S | 9 | 19 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Conceded | C | 28 | 68 | ||
| 84% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 68% | 77% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 88% | ||
| 36% | 31% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 62% | 76% | ||
| 20% | 23% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 23% | 32% | ||
| 12% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 16% | ||
| 28% | 23% | BTTS | BTTS | 46% | 48% | ||
| 72% | 77% | Clean Sheets | C S | 8% | 4% | ||
| 16% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 46% | 48% | ||
| 5.9 | 5.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 2 | 3.1 | ||
| 3.8 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.5 | 6.2 | ||
| 1.4 | 1.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.2 | 1.6 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 10.6 | 11.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4.6 | 5.9 | ||
| 4 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.8 | 1.9 | ||
| 46% | 47% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 43% | 41% | ||
| 6.1 | 6.4 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11.8 | 11.9 | ||
| 2.5 | 2.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.4 | 4.8 | ||
