Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Buxton (5th, 73 pts) held a 21-point advantage over Curzon Ashton (21st, 52 pts). Curzon Ashton had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 15th in the league over the last five rounds against 21st overall. Against a league average of 1.53 goals per team per game, Curzon Ashton ran at 1.46 scored and 1.91 conceded, Buxton at 1.8 and 1.33.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Curzon Ashton have 4 wins to Buxton's 2, with 1 draw, at 2.57 goals per meeting.
The venue was Tameside Stadium, with room for 4,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Buxton led 2-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 0-4.
Goal scorers
Buxton: Connor Kirby (11'), Cian Coleman (60'), Johnny Johnston (72'), Kieran Burton (35')
Key stats
Possession: Curzon Ashton 50% · Buxton 50% · Total shots: 9-12 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 6-3