Padiham vs Pontefract CollieriesPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Padiham and Pontefract Collieries have no recorded meetings ahead of this first round qualifying tie in the FA Trophy. Padiham come from a 0-3 defeat to Congleton Town, after a 4-1 away win over Penistone Church and two poor results against Golcar United, a 0-1 loss and a 1-1 draw; they have won only once in their last five games. Pontefract Collieries closed out with a 1-3 defeat to Guiseley AFC, after a 2-1 away win over Dunston UTS and a 2-2 draw with AFC Emley, sandwiched around a 2-4 defeat to Redcar Athletic. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.