Match Report
In the standings it was Atherton Collieries 21st on 25 points, Basford United 18th on 37 — separated by 12. On the form table Basford United stood 10th over the last five rounds, despite being 18th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Atherton Collieries 1.18 scored and 2.4 conceded per game, Basford United 1.1 and 1.63, with the league averaging 1.64.
Five consecutive defeats weighed on Atherton Collieries, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
The match was played at The Skuna Stadium (capacity 2,500). Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Atherton Collieries: E. Lusiama (74') · Basford United: M. Thornhill (55'), M. Thornhill (79')
Key stats
Possession: Atherton Collieries 52% · Basford United 48% · Total shots: 8-12 · On target: 4-6 · Corners: 8-3