Match Report
Eastern United went into the game 9th in the table on 22 points; Salisbury United sat 11th on 17 — a 5-point gap. On the form table Salisbury United stood 5th over the last five rounds, despite being 11th overall. Against a league average of 1.61 goals per team per game, Eastern United ran at 1.14 scored and 2 conceded, Salisbury United at 1.23 and 2.14.
Defeat had followed defeat for Salisbury United — three in succession.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: Salisbury United led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-3.
Goal scorers
Salisbury United: Jean Paul Mbembe Kumbokau (12'), Jones J. (31'), Matt Taylor (67')
Key stats
Possession: Eastern United 68% · Salisbury United 32% · Total shots: 12-14 · On target: 3-9 · Corners: 7-4