The report
Key Events:
- 4' Yellow card to Fleigh Rovers Branko Bartolić
- 10' Yellow card to Sutsfield Villa Zdravko Ivanišević
- 27' Sutsfield Villa Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Zdravko Ivanišević
- 49' Yellow card to Fleigh Rovers Phillip Lewis
- 53' Yellow card to Fleigh Rovers Pedro Chagas
- 55' Sutsfield Villa Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Allan Carroll
- 90' Yellow card to Sutsfield Villa Phillip Lewis
The match’s key moments unfolded early and late, with yellow cards handed out to both sides in the opening minutes—Branko Bartolić for Fleigh Rovers at 4’ and Zdravko Ivanišević for Sutsfield Villa at 10’. The visitors struck first at 27’ when Allan Carroll scored, assisted by Zdravko Ivanišević, capitalizing on a well-placed pass that cut through Fleigh Rovers’ defensive line. The hosts responded with increased urgency but struggled to break down Villa’s organized backline, which was reinforced by disciplined tackles and effective interceptions. The game’s tempo was punctuated by tactical fouls and a flurry of yellow cards, with Phillip Lewis and Pedro Chagas both cautioned for Fleigh Rovers at 49’ and 53’ respectively. Villa’s second goal arrived at 55’ when Michel Lemoine finished a slick move assisted by Allan Carroll, sealing the game with a well-timed finish. The match closed with a final yellow card for Phillip Lewis in stoppage time, underlining the tense nature of the encounter.
From a tactical perspective, the expected goals (xG) tell a story of underperformance for Fleigh Rovers, who registered an xG of 1.86 against Villa’s 3.67. Despite having a slightly lower possession share (46%), Fleigh Rovers managed to generate a respectable number of shots—eight in total, with seven on target—indicating a certain efficiency in their attempts. However, Villa’s higher xG and their superior shot count (17, with 13 on target) reflect their dominance in creating clear-cut chances. The visitors’ ability to maintain higher pass accuracy (87%) and dribble more effectively (11 vs. 5) allowed them to control the game’s rhythm and exploit gaps in the home side’s defense. The disparity in expected goals underscores Villa’s clinical edge, turning their opportunities into goals while Fleigh Rovers’ efforts remained largely speculative.
In conclusion, Sutsfield Villa’s disciplined approach and sharp finishing proved decisive in this division clash. Fleigh Rovers, despite their efforts and decent shot conversion, couldn’t find the net and paid the price for missed opportunities. The game’s tactical nuances and the disciplined, albeit slightly aggressive, conduct of both sides suggest a contest that was as much about resilience as it was about technical execution. Villa’s victory, built on a solid defensive foundation and clinical finishing, leaves them with a well-earned three points in Division 8 League 57.
No Fleigh Rovers player reached a rating of 7.0 or above, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves offensively.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Fleigh Rovers 46% - Sutsfield Villa 54% Shots (On Target): Fleigh Rovers 8 (7) - Sutsfield Villa 17 (13) Corners: Fleigh Rovers 7 - Sutsfield Villa 4 Fouls: Fleigh Rovers 8 - Sutsfield Villa 7 Yellow Cards: Fleigh Rovers 3 - Sutsfield Villa 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Fleigh Rovers 5 - Sutsfield Villa 11 Pass Accuracy: Fleigh Rovers 81% - Sutsfield Villa 87% Tackles: Fleigh Rovers 11 - Sutsfield Villa 9
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Allan Carroll*
The standout performer for Villa, scored and assisted with composure.
Michel Lemoine*
Clinched the second goal with a precise finish, showing good awareness.
Zdravko Ivanišević*
Played a key role in setting up the opening goal, active and disciplined.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Zdravko Ivanišević to Allan Carroll. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison