Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Mickleover Sports (6th, 72 pts) held a 42-point advantage over Bedford Town (22nd, 30 pts). Mickleover Sports's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 6th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.17/2.21 for Bedford Town and 1.95/1.57 for Mickleover Sports (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.51.
Bedford Town had been beaten in nine straight games. Mickleover Sports had won four straight, having scored in 11 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 0/15 points for Bedford Town, 13/15 for Mickleover Sports.
The New Eyrie in Cardington staged the fixture, a ground that holds 4,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Mickleover Sports led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 0-3.


