Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Trafford 6th with 66 points, Clitheroe 12th with 51, 15 apart. Recent form told a different story for Clitheroe: only 21st in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 12th. In league terms the two rates read 1.64/1.88 for Clitheroe and 1.45/1.19 for Trafford (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.61.
The match was played at Shawbridge (capacity 2,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-1.


