Match Report
The table gap was wide: 43 points between Brentwood Town (3rd, 75 pts) and Barking (19th, 32 pts). The last five rounds placed Barking 10th in the league for form — higher than their 19th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.92/1.08 for Brentwood Town and 1.34/2.08 for Barking (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.62.
Defeat had followed defeat for Barking — four in succession. Recent form was uneven: 9/15 points for Brentwood Town, 1/15 for Barking.
The Brentwood Centre Arena, capacity 1,800, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.




