Match Report
In the standings it was Hyde United 18th on 50 points, Witton Albion 21st on 43 — separated by 7. Witton Albion's recent output outran their position: 2nd on form over five rounds, 21st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.24/1.55 for Hyde United and 1.17/1.88 for Witton Albion (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.31.
Hyde United were winless in 11. Defeat had followed defeat for Witton Albion — three in succession.
Ewen Fields in Hyde staged the fixture, a ground that holds 500. On the scoreboard, Hyde United led 1-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 3-2.