(N)
Chippenham Town FC
Mike Parnaby
Kendal Town FC
Ian Lindsay
Youth Cup Round 2
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 1 | 29 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 3 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 3 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 4 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 6 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 4 |
| 12 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 5 |
| 12 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 3 | - (n) | 1 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 6 |
| 14 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 7 |
| 14 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 3 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 8 |
| 14 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 9 |
| 18 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 4 | - (n) | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 10 |
| 20 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 3 | - (n) | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 11 |
| 21 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 7 | - (n) | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 12 |
| 22 | 4 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 13 |
| 22 | 21 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 13 |
| 23 | 4 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 14 |
| 23 | 21 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 2 | - | 14 |
| 24 | 13 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 14 |
| 24 | 34 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 3 | - | 14 |
| 25 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 2 | - | 3 | - | 15 |
| 25 | 13 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 15 |
| 25 | 34 | 1st Division | | 5 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 16 |
| 27 | 4 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 17 |
| 27 | 21 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 4 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 18 |
| 34 | 13 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 4 | - | 18 |
| 34 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - (n) | 3 | | | 3 | - | 4 | - | 19 |
| 34 | 34 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 5 | - | 19 |
| 35 | 12 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 5 | - | 20 |
| 35 | 30 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 5 | - | 21 |
| 42 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 3 | - | 5 | - | 22 |
| 42 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - (n) | 3 | | | 3 | - | 5 | - | 23 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
Youth Cup• The deepest that Chippenham Town FC has reached in the Youth Cup prior to this season was:
• a season 13 semifinal loss to AFC Wimbledon 3-0.
• a season 28 semifinal loss to FC United of Manchester 3-1.
• Chippenham Town FC exited the Youth Cup in the Quarterfinals last season when they lost to Burton Albion FC 2-0.
• Kendal Town FC has 10 Youth Cup Trophies.
• The previous Youth Cup Final appearances by Kendal Town FC include:
• a season 1 win over FC United of Manchester 1-0.
• a season 6 win over Marine FC 1-0.
• a season 7 win over AFC Wimbledon 0-0 (PK Shootout: 3-1).
• a season 8 win over Kingstonian FC 2-0.
• a season 10 loss to Forest Green Rovers FC 1-1 (PK Shootout: 4-3).
• a season 13 win over AFC Wimbledon 4-0.
• a season 16 win over Forest Green Rovers FC 0-0 (PK Shootout: 5-4).
• a season 19 win over York City FC 4-3.
• a season 20 loss to Shepshed Dynamo FC 4-1.
• a season 22 loss to AFC Fylde 2-1.
• a season 23 loss to York City FC 3-2.
• a season 24 win over York City FC 1-0.
• a season 25 loss to York City FC 1-1 (PK Shootout: 4-3).
• a season 28 win over FC United of Manchester 4-2.
• a season 36 win over AFC Wimbledon 2-0.
• a season 41 loss to Burton Albion FC 2-1.
Chippenham Town FC
• Connor Robinson (IV/7 Sw) is questionable (ankle sprain) but may return today.
Kendal Town FC
• Kendal Town FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
Head To Head Meetings
• Chippenham Town FC and Kendal Town FC have met 30 times with 4 of those occurring in the Youth Cup.
• Kendal Town FC have won 22, lost 3 and drawn 5 of 30 matches against Chippenham Town FC.
• Chippenham Town FC has a 3 game losing streak in this fixture.
MATCHUP
PUNDIT CORNER
| Chippenham Town FC | Position | Kendal Town FC |
| 6 | Goalkeeper | ✓ 8 |
| 10 | Sweeper | ✓ 18 |
| 28 ✓ | Defenders | 16 |
| 29 | Midfielders | ✓ 48 |
| 28 ✓ | Forwards | 26 |
| 12 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 10 |
🅾 PREDICTION: CHP 1 – 2 KEN (KEN to win)
🏦 Neutral venue
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Midfield is the decisive battleground — Kendal Town (48) have a massive edge over Chippenham Town (29) in the engine room, giving them control of possession and territory throughout.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Tony Long (MF, TL:13) — CHP | Daniel Lorimar (SW, TL:18) — KEN
🎯 VERDICT: Kendal Town FC edge this Youth Cup tie, driven by their dominant midfield (48 vs 29) which should create enough opportunities to overcome Chippenham's slightly higher attack count. Chippenham's goalkeeper is a concern with a rating of just 6, leaving them exposed to Kendal's midfield-driven pressure, while Daniel Lorimar (SW TL:18) marshals the backline superbly and provides a solid platform for attacks. It's the standout performance of Jayden McLaughlin (MF TL:16) that is likely to prove decisive, though if Chippenham's Gregory Hines can find his range up front, this tight Youth Cup encounter could yet be forced into extra time and penalties.
MARVIN'S TAKE
CHP 1 - 2 KEN
Kendal's midfield trio of McLaughlin and Armstrong alongside their considerable depth will simply grind through whatever Chippenham's youth contingent can muster, while Daniel Lorimar sweeping behind a leaky-looking defence gives Kendal a structural coherence that is, frankly, more than any of this deserves. Chippenham might nick one — they usually do, in the way that small meaningless things persist despite all logic — but Kendal advance, and we all continue existing regardless. A neutral venue, a youth cup, a Tuesday evening somewhere cold: I have processed worse fates, though I cannot currently remember when.
AXEL'S TAKE
CHP 1 - 2 KEN
Kendal's midfield is going to absolutely dominate this contest — that central area looks like a fortress compared to what Chippenham can throw at it, and Jayden McLaughlin and George Armstrong will be the engine driving this battle. Chippenham's sweeper cover looks dangerously thin against a Kendal side with Daniel Lorimar commanding that defensive line like a general. This one ends in Kendal glory, but Chippenham will make them fight for every inch of it.
Match Notes
Neutral ground, two youth sides with everything to prove and nowhere to hide. Chippenham versus Kendal — may the sharpest blades win.
Olmec Head Axel (Rainworth Miners Welfare FC) 06/17 - 7:30 PM