Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Merthyr Town 8th with 70 points, Peterborough Sports 23rd with 39, 31 apart. Merthyr Town's recent output lagged their position: 20th on form over five rounds while 8th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Merthyr Town 2.07 scored and 1.87 conceded per game, Peterborough Sports 1.11 and 2.09, with the league averaging 1.53.
Defeat had not touched Merthyr Town in 5 games. A win had eluded Peterborough Sports for 6 matches. Recent form was uneven: 13/15 points for Merthyr Town, 2/15 for Peterborough Sports.
The venue was Penydarren Park, with room for 10,000 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 2-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Merthyr Town: Lewys Twamley (70'), Lewys Twamley (82')
Key stats
Possession: Merthyr Town 61% · Peterborough Sports 39% · Total shots: 11-13 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 3-6