Match Report
The table gap was wide: 23 points between South Shields (2nd, 78 pts) and Mickleover Sports (11th, 55 pts). South Shields had been under-performing their position — 11th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.29/1.55 for Mickleover Sports and 1.69/0.95 for South Shields (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.31.
Momentum sat with Mickleover Sports, winners of their last four, having scored in 7 consecutive games.
Don Amott Leisure Group Arena, capacity 1,500, hosted the game. Mickleover Sports led 1-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 1-0.
Goal scorers
Mickleover Sports: James Butler (15')
Key stats
Possession: Mickleover Sports 40% · South Shields 60% · Total shots: 14-11 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 3-6


