Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Ironbound (2nd, 28 pts) held a 20-point advantage over Staten Island Athletic (8th, 8 pts). Staten Island Athletic had been under-performing their position — 108th on five-round form against 8th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.25/1.17 for Ironbound and 1.33/2.58 for Staten Island Athletic (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.87.
Ironbound carried a 10-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 10 consecutive games. Ironbound had banked 13 of the last 15 points on offer; Staten Island Athletic, 3.
4 meetings are on record — 1 won by Ironbound, 2 by Staten Island Athletic, 1 drawn, at 3.25 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 25% of the meetings went to the host. 75% of these meetings featured a goal for each side.
On the scoreboard, Ironbound led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-0.
Key stats
Possession: Ironbound 48% · Staten Island Athletic 52% · Total shots: 21-10 · On target: 8-3 · Corners: 9-3