Match Report
In the standings it was Radcliffe Borough 24th on 6 points, Hebburn Town 6th on 17 — separated by 11. Hebburn Town had been under-performing their position — 11th on five-round form against 6th in the table. Against a league average of 1.36 goals per team per game, Radcliffe Borough ran at 0.89 scored and 1.78 conceded, Hebburn Town at 1.67 and 1.67.
Radcliffe Borough had lost three in a row. Over the last five, Radcliffe Borough had taken 3 of 15 points to Hebburn Town's 10.
J. Churchill took charge of the match — our records show 21 games refereed with an average of 0.6 yellow cards per game. Neuven Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Radcliffe Borough led 3-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 5-1.
Goal scorers
Radcliffe Borough: Tyler James (3'), Tyler James (28'), Joe Pritchard (38'), Joe Pritchard (84'), Charlie Raglan (87') · Hebburn Town: Kian Foreman (4')
Key stats
Possession: Radcliffe Borough 52% · Hebburn Town 48% · Total shots: 16-8 · On target: 8-2 · Corners: 10-5