Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Fylde (1st, 100 pts) held a 40-point advantage over Radcliffe Borough (13th, 60 pts). Radcliffe Borough had been under-performing their position — 20th on five-round form against 13th in the table.
A win had eluded Radcliffe Borough for 8 matches. Over the last five, Fylde had taken 9 of 15 points to Radcliffe Borough's 2.
The head-to-head ledger counts 4 games: 2 Fylde wins, 0 for Radcliffe Borough, 2 draws, at 4.5 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 25% of the wins in this matchup. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 100% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 75%.
Goal scorers
Fylde: Luca Thomas (6'), Tom Whelan (34'), Luca Thomas (15'), Ethan Mitchell (75') · Radcliffe Borough: Rio Clegg (65'), Jordan Hulme (70'), Lois Maynard (53')
Key stats
Possession: Fylde 63% · Radcliffe Borough 37% · Total shots: 18-4 · On target: 8-4 · Corners: 6-3