One of the standout FA Cup ties this weekend will see National League Maidstone United travel to Championship side Ipswich Town. The hosts will be the heavy favorites in the betting after enjoying a solid start to the season under Kieran McKenna.
Before Betting On Ipswich vs Maidstone United
The FA Cup is all about sides from different leagues competing against each other, and a famous shock could be on the cards this weekend. Ipswich will come up against Maidstone United for the first time in history, with this weekend’s clash being the first competitive meeting between the sides.
However, Ipswich have fared well against non-league opposition throughout recent history after winning each of their last two clashes. Their most recent success was a 3-0 win against Buxton, and they have kept clean sheets in each of their previous two matches against non-league sides in the FA Cup.
This weekend will be a famous moment in the history of Maidstone, as they will be competing in the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history. It will also be the first time that they have ever come up against a side from one of the top two divisions in English soccer. The last team to win in their first clash against a side from one of the top two divisions was Kidderminster Harriers in January 1994.
One area of concern this weekend for the hosts would be the fact that Ipswich have been eliminated in the fourth round in nine of their last ten ties at this stage. Their only win over that period was a success against Swansea City in 2006-07. In fact, that was their only win in the fourth round this century.
Maidstone boss George Elokobi has plenty of FA Cup experience, having played 12 matches between 2008 and 2019. However, he could never make it past the fourth round of the competition as a player at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Ipswich vs Maidstone United Offshore Odds & Pick
This could be a potential fixture that may spring a surprise this weekend. Ipswich will make plenty of changes as their focus is on promotion this term, meaning that a shock draw to force a replay may not be the most unlikely of outcomes.
