Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — York City 1st with 108 points, Braintree Town 23rd with 36, 72 apart. Scoring rates set the scale: York City 2.48 scored and 0.89 conceded per game, Braintree Town 0.83 and 1.65, with the league averaging 1.46.
Defeat had not touched York City in 13 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games. The last-five ledger: York City 11/15, Braintree Town 4/15.
The head-to-head ledger counts 5 games: 3 York City wins, 1 for Braintree Town, 1 draw, at 3.2 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 80% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 80%.
The match was played at Dwight Yorke Stadium (capacity 8,500). On the scoreboard, York City led 4-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 5-0.
Goal scorers
York City: H. Boateng (28'), Ollie Pearce (5'), Greg Olley (18'), Ollie Pearce (22'), Ollie Pearce (61')
Key stats
Possession: York City 62% · Braintree Town 38% · Total shots: 16-4 · On target: 8-1 · Corners: 6-2