Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Arlesey Town (1st, 97 pts) held a 26-point advantage over Rugby Town (6th, 71 pts). Rugby Town had been under-performing their position — 11th on five-round form against 6th in the table. Against a league average of 1.67 goals per team per game, Rugby Town ran at 1.76 scored and 1.33 conceded, Arlesey Town at 2.57 and 0.81.
Four consecutive wins preceded this game for Rugby Town, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
The venue was Butlin Road in Rugby, with room for 6,000 spectators.


