Match Report
Basildon United, 22nd on 25 points, faced a 17-point deficit to Haringey Borough (17th, 42). Haringey Borough had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 4th in the league over the last five rounds against 17th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.29/1.52 for Haringey Borough and 0.81/1.95 for Basildon United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.41.
12 games without a win framed Basildon United's arrival.
The venue was Coles Park in London, with room for 2,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Haringey Borough led 2-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-3.