Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Spalding United (2nd, 85 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Halesowen Town (5th, 70 pts). Spalding United had been under-performing their position — 6th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. Against a league average of 1.49 goals per team per game, Spalding United ran at 2.45 scored and 1.29 conceded, Halesowen Town at 2.02 and 1.43.
The sides have met 5 times in the GioScore results database: 2 wins for Spalding United, 1 draw and 2 for Halesowen Town, at 3.4 goals per meeting. Playing at home matters in this fixture: 80% of the meetings went to the host. Goals tend to flow: 80% of the meetings produced three or more, and both sides scored in 80%.
The venue was Sir Halley Stewart Field, with room for 3,500 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Spalding United: Yusifu Ceesay (75')
Key stats
Possession: Spalding United 49% · Halesowen Town 51% · Total shots: 6-5 · On target: 1-0 · Corners: 6-5