Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Žilina II 9th with 40 points, Spišská Nová Ves 16th with 13, 27 apart. Recent form told a different story for Žilina II: only 15th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 9th. In league terms the two rates read 1.9/2.07 for Žilina II and 0.73/1.83 for Spišská Nová Ves (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.53.
Štadión Pod Dubňom in Žilina staged the fixture, a ground that holds 11,258. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Žilina II led 3-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 5-1.