Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Newington Youth (2nd, 52 pts) held a 34-point advantage over Knockbreda (6th, 18 pts). Recent form told a different story for Newington Youth: only 16th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 6.8/20 for Knockbreda and 13/13.6 for Newington Youth (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 3.03.
A win had eluded Newington Youth for 7 matches, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
The sides have met 4 times in the GioScore results database: 1 win for Knockbreda, 1 draw and 2 for Newington Youth, at 3 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 25% of meetings won.
The venue was Breda Park, with room for 300 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 5 second-half goals set the final 3-4.
Goal scorers
Knockbreda: M. Murphy (35'), P. McDermott (73'), A. McDermott (63') · Newington Youth: D. Stuart (59'), D. Stuart (48'), P. Downey (50'), B. McCaul (4')