Match Report
The table gap was wide: 40 points between AFC Telford United (3rd, 74 pts) and Hitchin Town (21st, 34 pts). AFC Telford United had been under-performing their position — 9th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.29/2 for Hitchin Town and 1.95/1.43 for AFC Telford United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.39.
5 games without a win framed Hitchin Town's arrival. Defeat had not touched AFC Telford United in 5 games. Recent form was uneven: 1/15 points for Hitchin Town, 11/15 for AFC Telford United.
Top Field in Hitchin staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: AFC Telford United led 2-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-3.




