Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Basford United 21st with 37 points, Blyth Spartans 22nd with 18, 19 apart. In league terms the two rates read 1.19/1.88 for Basford United and 0.9/2.38 for Blyth Spartans (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.46.
Basford United had not won in 13 games.
The venue was Greenwich Avenue, with room for 2,200 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Basford United: Kane Richards (77'), McKeal Abdullah (90'), Rayane Messi Tanfouri (57') · Blyth Spartans: Nicky Deverdics (59')
Key stats
Possession: Basford United 59% · Blyth Spartans 41% · Total shots: 18-9 · On target: 12-7 · Corners: 7-1