Match Report
In the standings it was Workington 8th on 16 points, Leek Town 20th on 6 — separated by 10. The last five rounds placed Workington 1st in the league for form — higher than their 8th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.65 goals per team per game, Workington ran at 1.89 scored and 1.67 conceded, Leek Town at 1.89 and 2.11.
4 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Workington 0, draws 2, Leek Town 2, at 2 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 25% of the meetings went to the host. These meetings skew tight — only 25% saw more than two goals.
The venue was Borough Park, with room for 3,101 spectators. Workington led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 3-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Workington: Luke Hunter (3'), Charlie Barnes (48'), Luke Hunter (52') · Leek Town: Jack Griffiths (57'), Jack Griffiths (76')
Key stats
Possession: Workington 48% · Leek Town 52% · Total shots: 9-10 · On target: 4-6 · Corners: 6-3