Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Hyde United (6th, 67 pts) held a 37-point advantage over Stafford Rangers (20th, 30 pts). The last five rounds placed Hyde United no better than 11th for form, against 6th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.64 goals per team per game, Hyde United ran at 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded, Stafford Rangers at 0.9 and 2.03.
Hyde United had not lost in 13 games. Defeat had followed defeat for Stafford Rangers — four in succession. From the last five rounds, Hyde United held 13 points of 15 and Stafford Rangers 3.
The venue was Ewen Fields, with room for 500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Hyde United: Jack Redshaw (72') · Stafford Rangers: Kaiman Anderson (52')
Key stats
Possession: Hyde United 51% · Stafford Rangers 49% · Total shots: 1-1 · On target: 1-1 · Corners: 5-8