Match Report
In the standings it was Boston United 15th on 7 points, Altrincham 12th on 9 — separated by 2. On the form table Altrincham stood 7th over the last five rounds, despite being 12th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Boston United 1.33 scored and 1.33 conceded per game, Altrincham 1.17 and 1.33, with the league averaging 1.53.
Defeat had followed defeat for Altrincham — three in succession.
GioScore's database holds 6 meetings between the two: 1 for Boston United, 3 for Altrincham and 2 drawn, at 2.83 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 33% of the meetings went to the host. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 67% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 67%.
The Jakemans Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 6,643. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Boston United: Ken Aboh (57')
Key stats
Possession: Boston United 46% · Altrincham 54% · Total shots: 9-7 · On target: 4-0 · Corners: 9-6