Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Concord Rangers (2nd, 86 pts) held a 25-point advantage over Northwood (10th, 61 pts). The last five rounds placed Northwood 4th in the league for form — higher than their 10th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.24/1 for Concord Rangers and 1.55/1.45 for Northwood (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.55.
Momentum sat with Concord Rangers, winners of their last four, having scored in 9 consecutive games. Three consecutive defeats weighed on Northwood. The last-five ledger: Concord Rangers 12/15, Northwood 6/15.
The venue was Thames Road in Canvey Island, with room for 3,300 spectators.


