Match Report
43 points separated the sides: Fylde 1st on 100, Chorley 15th on 57. Chorley had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 10th in the league over the last five rounds against 15th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.43/1.41 for Chorley and 2.43/1.11 for Fylde (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.53.
Over the last five, Chorley had taken 4 of 15 points to Fylde's 12.
Across 9 recorded meetings, Chorley have 2 wins to Fylde's 4, with 3 draws, at 1.89 goals per meeting. Only 22% of these meetings ended in a home win. These meetings skew tight — only 33% saw more than two goals.
The Chorley Group Victory Park Stadium, capacity 4,100, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Chorley led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Chorley: Mark Ellis (64'), Sam Bird (24')
Key stats
Possession: Chorley 60% · Fylde 40% · Total shots: 14-2 · On target: 4-0 · Corners: 4-2