Match Report
Tiverton Town, 22nd on 18 points, faced a 45-point deficit to Gosport Borough (8th, 63). Gosport Borough's recent output lagged their position: 17th on form over five rounds while 8th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.93/2.74 for Tiverton Town and 1.76/1.79 for Gosport Borough (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.58.
Tiverton Town had lost six in a row.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Tiverton Town have 2 wins to Gosport Borough's 4, with 0 draws, at 2.83 goals per meeting. The pattern favours whoever hosts: home teams have won 83% of the meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 67% of the meetings.
Ladysmead staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,500. Tiverton Town led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 2-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Tiverton Town: Arafat Al-Haj (48'), Arafat Al-Haj (36') · Gosport Borough: Joe Oastler (72'), Dan Wooden (81'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Tiverton Town 54% · Gosport Borough 46% · Total shots: 5-11 · On target: 4-6 · Corners: 0-7