Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic (3rd, 69 pts) held a 31-point advantage over Civil Service Strollers (14th, 38 pts). Civil Service Strollers's recent output outran their position: 7th on form over five rounds, 14th in the table. Against a league average of 1.83 goals per team per game, Civil Service Strollers ran at 1.19 scored and 2.28 conceded, Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic at 2.32 and 1.24.
Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic came in having won three on the spin, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 6/15 points for Civil Service Strollers, 12/15 for Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic.
The venue was Civil Service Sports Ground, with room for 20,421 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic led 2-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 1-5.
Goal scorers
Civil Service Strollers: Tom Findlay (8') · Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic: Alassan Jones (1'), Jay McGarva (30'), Cameron Ross (62'), Max Dowling (90'), Alassan Jones (72')
Key stats
Possession: Civil Service Strollers 37% · Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic 63% · Total shots: 4-13 · On target: 2-9 · Corners: 5-8