Worton Vale 3 - 0 Havend Athletic

Key Events:

• 6' Yellow card to Worton Vale Hussein Khalifa
• 14' Yellow card to Worton Vale Paul Irie
• 36' Worton Vale Daniel Sutherland scores
• 43' Worton Vale Abdoulaye Kouadio scores, assisted by Hussein Khalifa
• 54' Yellow card to Havend Athletic Allan Carroll
• 64' Worton Vale Abdoulaye Kouadio scores, assisted by Scott Robinson

In terms of expected goals, Worton Vale’s attacking dominance was clear, with an xG of 4.27 compared to Havend Athletic’s 0.36. The hosts peppered the goal with 20 shots, 15 on target, reflecting their offensive intent and tactical superiority. Worton Vale’s ability to generate high-quality chances was evident, with their front line creating multiple opportunities that could have resulted in even more goals. Havend Athletic’s limited attacking output, with just two shots and a single on target, underscored their struggles to break down the opposition’s defense. The visitors’ high foul count and the number of dribbles attempted suggest they tried to press high but lacked the cutting edge in front of goal. Worton Vale’s disciplined pressing and effective use of space allowed them to dominate possession and control the tempo of the game.

Player ratings highlight the collective effort of Worton Vale, although no individual player reached the 7.0+ threshold. Daniel Sutherland and Abdoulaye Kouadio were particularly influential, with Kouadio netting twice and Sutherland contributing to the build-up play. Defensively, the hosts were well-organized, with key interventions from their backline and goalkeeping that kept Havend Athletic’s limited chances at bay. For the visitors, no standout performers emerged, but Scott Robinson and Hussein Khalifa showed moments of promise, despite the overall result.

Worton Vale’s clinical finishing and tactical discipline proved decisive, as they maintained pressure throughout the match, ultimately securing a well-deserved victory. The hosts’ ability to convert their chances contrasted sharply with Havend Athletic’s struggles in front of goal, highlighting the importance of precision and composure at this level. This result leaves Worton Vale firmly in control of their division, while Havend Athletic will need to regroup and improve their attacking threat moving forward.