Match Report
Stocksbridge Park Steels, 21st on 36 points, faced a 36-point deficit to United of Manchester (3rd, 72). United of Manchester had been under-performing their position — 15th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.63/1.02 for United of Manchester and 0.95/1.63 for Stocksbridge Park Steels (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
The match was played at Broadhurst Park (capacity 11,841). Half-time and full-time told different stories: United of Manchester led 2-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 4-0.
Goal scorers
United of Manchester: Matthew Grivosti (42'), Jay Fitzmartin (45'), Matthew Grivosti (57'), Donald Chimalilo (67')
Key stats
Possession: United of Manchester 55% · Stocksbridge Park Steels 45% · Total shots: 13-7 · On target: 7-2 · Corners: 12-5