Match Report
Welling United, 22nd on 38 points, faced a 24-point deficit to Chelmsford City (11th, 62). The last five rounds placed Chelmsford City 6th in the league for form — higher than their 11th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.36 goals per team per game, Chelmsford City ran at 1.61 scored and 1.35 conceded, Welling United at 1.02 and 1.98.
Welling United entered with three losses in a row.
GioScore's database holds 5 meetings between the two: 3 for Chelmsford City, 1 for Welling United and 1 drawn, at 1.4 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 40% of the meetings went to the host. Historically tight: 20% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
The venue was Melbourne Cricket Ground, with room for 3,019 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Chelmsford City led 2-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 5-1.
Goal scorers
Chelmsford City: Charlie Ruff (5'), Charlie Ruff (32'), Ruaridh Donaldson (55'), Freddie Hockey (80'), Archie Tamplin (84') · Welling United: Joshua Redfearn (50')
Key stats
Possession: Chelmsford City 48% · Welling United 52% · Total shots: 16-14 · On target: 10-5 · Corners: 6-6