Richam Town 3 - 1 Marre United

Key Events:

• 4' Richam Town Khadim Diakhate scores, assisted by Nick Parkinson
• 19' Richam Town Dževad Čaušević scores, assisted by Khadim Diakhate
• 34' Yellow card to Richam Town Ibrahim N'zue
• 42' Yellow card to Richam Town Nick Parkinson
• 43' Marre United Saliou Sow scores, assisted by Matar Cisse
• 54' Richam Town scores
• 65' Yellow card to Marre United Greg Jones

Richam Town’s early pressure paid off quickly, with Khadim Diakhate opening the scoring in the 4th minute, assisted by Nick Parkinson. The hosts continued to press, and their efforts bore fruit again in the 19th minute when Dževad Čaušević doubled the lead, with Diakhate providing the assist. Despite two yellow cards—one to Ibrahim N'zue and another to Nick Parkinson—the home side maintained their attacking intensity. Marre United responded with a goal from Saliou Sow in the 43rd minute, assisted by Matar Cisse, which briefly threatened to shift momentum. However, Richam Town’s attacking quality was reflected in their xG of 4.18, significantly outperforming the 1.92 expected goals for the visitors, indicating their clinical finishing and tactical superiority.

The second half saw Richam Town extend their lead with a goal in the 54th minute, sealing the victory. Marre United’s attempts to claw back into the game were hampered by their inability to convert chances, despite having more dribbles and a slightly higher pass accuracy. Richam Town’s disciplined approach and effective use of possession allowed them to control the game’s rhythm, while their defensive organization limited the visitors’ opportunities. The yellow card to Greg Jones in the 65th minute was a minor blemish on an otherwise composed display. Overall, the match demonstrated Richam Town’s attacking prowess and tactical discipline, earning them a well-deserved win.