Match Report
The table gap was wide: 39 points between Boston United (6th, 75 pts) and Gloucester City (23rd, 36 pts). Boston United had been under-performing their position — 12th on five-round form against 6th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.07/1.93 for Gloucester City and 1.48/1 for Boston United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.34.
The head-to-head ledger counts 5 games: 0 Gloucester City wins, 2 for Boston United, 3 draws, at 1.4 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 20% of the wins in this matchup. These meetings skew tight — only 20% saw more than two goals.
New Meadow Park (Gloucester, Gloucestershire) in Gloucester, Gloucestershire hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Boston United led 4-2 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 3-7.