Rayle Albion 4 - 0 Flewtre City

Key Events:

• 7' Yellow card to Flewtre City Matthew Scott
• 19' Yellow card to Rayle Albion Frank Burton
• 27' Rayle Albion Franck Kouakou scores, assisted by Peter Ahmadu
• 55' Yellow card to Rayle Albion Matthew Gray
• 63' Yellow card to Rayle Albion Franck Kouakou
• 71' Rayle Albion Peter Ahmadu scores, assisted by Matthew James
• 80' Rayle Albion Barry Nguyen scores, assisted by Matthew James
• 87' Rayle Albion Matthew James scores, assisted by Peter Ahmadu
• 89' Yellow card to Rayle Albion Mahamadou Doucoure

From the outset, Rayle Albion’s control was evident, holding 54% possession and creating a barrage of 17 shots, 14 of which were on target. Their expected goals tally of 3.83 suggests they were slightly fortunate to surpass their xG, but their relentless pressure and tactical discipline made the scoreline reflective of their overall dominance. Flewtre City, with only four shots and an xG of 0.86, struggled to threaten the home goal, and their solitary yellow card early on to Matthew Scott set a tone of frustration. Rayle Albion’s ability to maintain an 83% pass accuracy and execute 10 dribbles kept the visitors on the back foot, while their disciplined tackling and defensive work prevented Flewtre from gaining any foothold.

The match was punctuated by a series of tactical fouls and yellow cards, with Rayle Albion’s players showing a mix of aggression and control. The hosts’ attacking trio, led by Peter Ahmadu and Matthew James, delivered a masterclass in link-up play, each earning a rating of 7.8/10. Their combined efforts culminated in a goal and multiple assists, illustrating their importance in the team’s fluid attacking rhythm. Flewtre City’s efforts were largely limited to defensive resilience, but their inability to convert possession into meaningful chances meant they left Elshbor Park empty-handed. Rayle Albion’s clinical finishing and tactical discipline ultimately sealed their victory, leaving Flewtre to ponder what might have been.

No Flewtre City players reached the 7.0+ mark, reflecting their struggles in both attack and midfield control.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Rayle Albion 54% - Flewtre City 46% Shots (On Target): Rayle Albion 17 (14) - Flewtre City 4 (3) Corners: Rayle Albion 4 - Flewtre City 3 Fouls: Rayle Albion 12 - Flewtre City 11 Yellow Cards: Rayle Albion 4 - Flewtre City 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Rayle Albion 10 - Flewtre City 15 Pass Accuracy: Rayle Albion 83% - Flewtre City 83% Tackles: Rayle Albion 10 - Flewtre City 5

The statistics reinforce the narrative of a dominant home performance, with Rayle Albion controlling the game through possession and shot volume, while Flewtre City’s efforts were largely contained and unthreatening. The result, a 4-0 victory for Rayle Albion, was a fair reflection of their superiority on the day.