Match Report
Burlington United, 8th on 2 points, faced a 26-point deficit to Hickory (1st, 28). Burlington United had been under-performing their position — 66th on five-round form against 8th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 3.1/0.7 for Hickory and 0.7/3.2 for Burlington United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.01.
Six consecutive wins preceded this game for Hickory, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Burlington United had been beaten in three straight games.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 5 more goals closed it at 6-1.


