Match Report
Merthyr Town, 8th on 70 points, faced a 30-point deficit to Fylde (1st, 100). Recent form told a different story for Merthyr Town: only 20th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 8th. In league terms the two rates read 2.07/1.87 for Merthyr Town and 2.43/1.11 for Fylde (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.53.
The match was played at Penydarren Park (capacity 10,000). On the scoreboard, Merthyr Town led 1-0 at the break; 5 second-half goals set the final 2-4.
Goal scorers
Merthyr Town: Lewys Twamley (27'), Cawley Cox (55') · Fylde: Felipinho (53'), Luca Thomas (57'), Luca Thomas (83'), Conor McAleny (90')
Key stats
Possession: Merthyr Town 48% · Fylde 52% · Total shots: 8-11 · On target: 7-5 · Corners: 3-5