Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Matlock Town 15th with 47 points, Bradford Park Avenue 19th with 30, 17 apart. Recent form flatters Matlock Town's table spot — 7th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 15th. In league terms the two rates read 1.55/1.93 for Matlock Town and 1.25/2.13 for Bradford Park Avenue (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.64.
DCJ Group Insurance Arena in Matlock, capacity 2,757, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Matlock Town led 2-0 at the break, before 5 more goals closed it at 5-2.




