Match Report
Salisbury United, 11th on 17 points, faced a 17-point deficit to Cumberland United (6th, 34). The last five rounds placed Salisbury United 5th in the league for form — higher than their 11th in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Cumberland United 1.64 scored and 1.27 conceded per game, Salisbury United 1.23 and 2.14, with the league averaging 1.61.
The sides have met 7 times in the GioScore results database: 3 wins for Cumberland United, 1 draw and 3 for Salisbury United, at 3 goals per meeting.
Bailey Reserve, capacity 3,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Cumberland United led 3-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 4-3.
Goal scorers
Cumberland United: Sebastian Tuohy (3'), Craig Shearer (34'), Sebastian Tuohy (47'), Diamond Min (11') · Salisbury United: Matthew Majetic (64'), Matt Taylor (49'), Matt Taylor (80')
Key stats
Possession: Cumberland United 48% · Salisbury United 52% · Total shots: 4-3 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 4-3