Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Walton & Hersham (1st, 92 pts) held a 74-point advantage over Tiverton Town (22nd, 18 pts). Walton & Hersham's recent output lagged their position: 20th on form over five rounds while 1st in the table. Against a league average of 1.58 goals per team per game, Tiverton Town ran at 0.93 scored and 2.74 conceded, Walton & Hersham at 2.24 and 1.
Tiverton Town had not won in 11 games. Walton & Hersham had won six straight, having scored in 6 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Tiverton Town held 1 points of 15 and Walton & Hersham 15.
5 meetings are on record — 1 won by Tiverton Town, 3 by Walton & Hersham, 1 drawn, at 3.2 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 80% of the meetings. Goals tend to flow: 60% of the meetings produced three or more.
The venue was Ladysmead, with room for 3,500 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Walton & Hersham: Riley Moran (81')
Key stats
Possession: Tiverton Town 30% · Walton & Hersham 70% · Total shots: 10-10 · On target: 2-5 · Corners: 3-3