Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Newtown United (2nd, 36 pts) held a 29-point advantage over Bath United (10th, 7 pts). Newtown United's recent output lagged their position: 14th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. Against a league average of 1.87 goals per team per game, Bath United ran at 0.89 scored and 3.11 conceded, Newtown United at 2.78 and 1.83.
Four consecutive defeats weighed on Bath United. From the last five rounds, Bath United held 3 points of 15 and Newtown United 9.
On the scoreboard, Newtown United led 4-0 at the break; 7 second-half goals set the final 3-8.
Goal scorers
Newtown United: 4 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Bath United 37% · Newtown United 63% · Total shots: 14-26 · On target: 6-16 · Corners: 3-6