Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Stockton Town (5th, 63 pts) held a 16-point advantage over Hyde United (15th, 47 pts). On the form table Hyde United stood 4th over the last five rounds, despite being 15th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.45/1.58 for Hyde United and 1.55/1.25 for Stockton Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Hyde United arrived off three straight defeats. Hyde United had banked 1 of the last 15 points on offer; Stockton Town, 10.
Ewen Fields, capacity 500, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Hyde United led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Hyde United: Ben Kershaw (22'), Dontai Gabidon (59'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Hyde United 44% · Stockton Town 56% · Total shots: 14-18 · On target: 8-11 · Corners: 3-8