Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Bamber Bridge (3rd, 83 pts) held a 59-point advantage over Padiham (22nd, 24 pts). The last five rounds placed Padiham 6th in the league for form — higher than their 22nd in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Bamber Bridge 2.1 scored and 1.38 conceded per game, Padiham 1.19 and 2.67, with the league averaging 1.68.
The venue was QED Stadium in Preston.


