Match Report
Halesowen Town went into the game 13th in the table on 9 points; Real Bedford sat 1st on 21 — a 12-point gap. Halesowen Town ranked 7th in the league on five-round form, well above their 13th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.17/1.33 for Halesowen Town and 3.14/1 for Real Bedford (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.41.
Real Bedford had won four straight, having scored in 11 consecutive games. The last-five ledger: Halesowen Town 7/15, Real Bedford 13/15.
The Grove, capacity 5,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 0-2.
Goal scorers
Real Bedford: CJ Kiala (58'), Josh Allen (61')
Key stats
Total shots: 8-8 · On target: 2-2 · Corners: 2-3