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Welling United FC
Eduard Habermann
FC United of Manchester
Kevin Martin
FA Cup Semifinals
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 3rd Division | | 5 | - | 2 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1 | 30 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 2 | 17 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 5 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 2 | 38 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 4 |
| 3 | 8 | 3rd Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 4 |
| 3 | 26 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 5 |
| 4 | 12 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 5 |
| 4 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0⑥ | - (n) | 0⑤ | | /
| 3 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 4 | 30 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 1 | - | 6 |
| 5 | 20 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 1 | - | 7 |
| 5 | 39 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 7 |
| 6 | 12 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 2 | - | 7 |
| 6 | 30 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 3 | - | 7 |
| 8 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 5 | - | 3 | - | 7 |
| 10 | 12 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 3 | - | 7 |
| 10 | 30 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 4 | | | 7 | - | 3 | - | 7 |
| 12 | 5 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 3 | - | 7 |
| 12 | 25 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 3 | - | 8 |
| 13 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 9 | - | 3 | - | 8 |
| 13 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 10 | - | 3 | - | 8 |
| 14 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 10 | - | 4 | - | 8 |
| 14 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 3 | | | 10 | - | 4 | - | 9 |
| 16 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 3 | - (n) | 0 | | | 10 | - | 4 | - | 10 |
| 18 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 10 | - | 4 | - | 11 |
| 18 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 5 | - | 11 |
| 18 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 6 | - | 11 |
| 21 | 20 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 11 |
| 21 | 39 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 11 |
| 23 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 7 | - | 11 |
| 23 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 13 | - | 7 | - | 11 |
| 26 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 5 | - (n) | 0 | | | 13 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 27 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 13 | - | 7 | - | 13 |
| 27 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 7 | - | 14 |
| 28 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 14 | - | 7 | - | 14 |
| 29 | 5 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 8 | - | 14 |
| 29 | 25 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 14 | - | 8 | - | 15 |
| 35 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 15 | - | 8 | - | 15 |
| 36 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 16 | - | 8 | - | 15 |
| 36 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 16 | - | 8 | - | 16 |
| 36 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 4 | | | 16 | - | 9 | - | 16 |
| 37 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 16 | - | 9 | - | 17 |
| 37 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 16 | - | 9 | - | 18 |
| 37 | 31 | FA CUP SEMIFINALS | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 17 | - | 9 | - | 18 |
| 40 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 3 | - | 3 | | | 17 | - | 10 | - | 18 |
| 40 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 4 | - (n) | 2 | | | 17 | - | 10 | - | 19 |
| 40 | 6 | FA Cup Round 1 Replay | | 2 | - | 3 | | | 18 | - | 10 | - | 19 |
| 42 | 12 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 11 | - | 19 |
| 42 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0③ | - (n) | 0② | | /
| 18 | - | 12 | - | 19 |
| 42 | 30 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 19 | - | 12 | - | 19 |
| 42 | 31 | FA CUP SEMIFINALS | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 20 | - | 12 | - | 19 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
FA Cup• Welling United FC has 1 FA Cup Trophy.
• The previous FA Cup Final appearances by Welling United FC include:
• a season 36 loss to AFC Wimbledon 2-0.
• a season 37 win over AFC Wimbledon 1-0.
• a season 40 loss to Tonbridge Angels 2-1 (extra time).
• Welling United FC exited the FA Cup in the Quarterfinals last season when they lost to Bridgwater Town 3-0.
• The previous FA Cup Final appearances by FC United of Manchester include:
• a season 13 loss to Halifax Town AFC 1-0.
Welling United FC
• Welling United FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
FC United of Manchester
• Joshua Simpson (APP/9 Df) is sidelined with a head injury suffered in match 28 against Halifax Town AFC.
Head To Head Meetings
• Welling United FC and FC United of Manchester have met 49 times with 5 of those occurring in the FA Cup.
• FC United of Manchester have won 19, lost 18 and drawn 12 of 49 matches against Welling United FC.
• Welling United FC has a 2 game winless streak against the Red Rebels.
MATCHUP
PUNDIT CORNER
| Welling United FC | Position | FC United of Manchester |
| 18 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 17 |
| 15 | Sweeper | 15 |
| 30 ✓ | Defenders | 29 |
| 48 | Midfielders | ✓ 61 |
| 60 ✓ | Forwards | 46 |
| 31 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 23 |
🅾 PREDICTION: WEL 2 – 1 FCU (WEL to win)
🏦 Neutral venue
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Midfield is the decisive battleground — FC United of Manchester (61) hold a significant edge over Welling United FC (48) in the engine room, giving FCU the creative advantage in central areas.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Gordon Brown (DF, TL:19) — WEL | Finn McMillan (MF, TL:18) — FCU
🎯 VERDICT: Welling United FC are predicted to edge this FAC tie 2-1 despite FCU's midfield superiority. Welling's greater attacking output — 31 estimated attacks to FCU's 23 — combined with Gordon Brown's commanding presence at the back, should prove enough to withstand FCU's creative pressure. Evan Burns in midfield will be the decisive figure for Welling, working tirelessly to disrupt FCU's engine room and transition play quickly into their potent forward line.
MARVIN'S TAKE
WEL 2 - 1 FCU
Welling's midfield looks like it might actually function as a midfield, which puts them ahead of most teams I've managed, and Evan Burns in particular seems capable of making FC United's central area feel rather unwelcoming. FC United's Harley Dowson will huff and puff up front, but Gordon Brown marshalling that Welling defence gives me the deeply tedious sensation that they'll hold firm when it matters. A 2-1 win for Welling, which I predict with all the enthusiasm of a man who knows the result changes absolutely nothing about anything.
AXEL'S TAKE
WEL 2 - 1 FCU
Welling are going to dominate possession in dangerous areas and their attacking threat looks relentless going forward — FC United's defensive line will be stretched to breaking point all afternoon. Gordon Brown marshalling that backline gives Welling a rock-solid foundation to build from, and that combination of defensive grit and attacking thrust is a brutal one to face on a neutral pitch. FCU will nick one but they simply won't have enough to stop the storm.
Match Notes
Habermann flies in from Düsseldorf and Kmart hasn't won anything significant since the age of monarchs. A neutral venue feels appropriate — neither side deserves the comfort of familiarity.
Olmec Head Marvin (Goole AFC) 06/20 - 7:31 PM
Looks like a classic!
Mike (Mossley AFC) 06/21 - 1:22 PM
Once more vs WEL's apparent bogey team
Eduard (Welling United FC) 06/23 - 2:29 PM
Kevin has his work cut out to win this one but what do I know.
Andy (Tonbridge Angels) 06/27 - 12:03 PM