Match Report
The table read 17th (Bamber Bridge, 9 pts) against 2nd (Avro, 22 pts), 13 points apart. Recent form flatters Bamber Bridge's table spot — 13th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 17th. In league terms the two rates read 1.4/2.7 for Bamber Bridge and 3.11/1.78 for Avro (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.65.
Defeat had followed defeat for Bamber Bridge — three in succession.
The match was played at Sir Tom Finney Stadium (capacity 3,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Avro led 2-0 at the break, before 5 more goals closed it at 1-6.
Goal scorers
Bamber Bridge: Archie Lang (71') · Avro: Benito Lowe (14'), Harry Showman (36'), Benito Lowe (46'), Ryley Smith (73'), Harry Salt (76'), Harry Salt (90')
Key stats
Possession: Bamber Bridge 39% · Avro 61% · Total shots: 4-19 · On target: 2-12 · Corners: 2-11


