The report
Key Events:
- 9' Bury Der Town scores
- 33' Bury Der Town Stefan Jackson scores
- 45' Bury Der Town scores, assisted by Jan Groot
- 70' Yellow card to Bury Der Town Rune Brix
- 74' Crougham United Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Luis Pinto
- 90' Yellow card to Crougham United Lucky Umaru
The match was characterized by a significant disparity in shot volume and quality, with Bury Der Town firing 15 shots, 12 on target, compared to Crougham United’s 2, both on target. The visitors’ expected goals (xG) of 3.33 far outstripped the hosts’ 0.56, reflecting their dominance in creating high-quality scoring opportunities. Bury Der Town’s three goals came from a combination of clinical finishing and set-piece opportunities, while Crougham United’s lone strike, scored by Xinping Boon in the 74th minute, was a bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming attacking display. The tactical picture suggests Bury Der Town’s aggressive approach paid dividends, while Crougham United’s efforts fell short of their xG expectations, highlighting a lack of finishing prowess.
As the game progressed, Bury Der Town maintained their pressure, with Stefan Jackson and an assist from Jan Groot helping to secure their lead before halftime. The yellow card to Rune Brix in the 70th minute was a minor setback amid their control, and Umaru’s late booking in injury time capped a frustrating day for the hosts. Despite the numerical advantage in corners and possession, Crougham United could not find the cutting edge, and their defensive efforts, including 12 saves, were ultimately not enough to stem the tide. The result leaves Crougham United with work to do, while Bury Der Town can take confidence from their clinical display and the three points.
No players from Crougham United reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles in front of goal and limited impact in attack.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Crougham United 53% - Bury Der Town 47% Shots: Crougham United 2 (On Target: 2) - Bury Der Town 15 (On Target: 12) Corners: Crougham United 5 - Bury Der Town 1 Fouls: Crougham United 6 - Bury Der Town 9 Yellow Cards: Crougham United 1 - Bury Der Town 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: 11 each Pass Accuracy: Crougham United 84% - Bury Der Town 83% Tackles: Crougham United 6 - Bury Der Town 8
The statistics reinforce the narrative: Bury Der Town’s dominance in shot creation and finishing efficiency ultimately decided the game, despite a relatively balanced possession share. Crougham United’s defensive resilience was tested, but their inability to convert chances into goals was their undoing. The game’s outcome is a reminder that in football, quality often trumps quantity, and clinical finishing remains king.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Xinping Boon*
Scored the only goal and showed a willingness to lead the line.
Luis Pinto*
Provided the assist for Boon’s goal and was active in midfield.
Lucky Umaru*
Worked tirelessly but picked up a late yellow card.
Stefan Jackson*
Scored one of the goals and was a constant threat upfront.
Jan Groot*
Assisted Jackson’s goal and contributed to the visitors’ attacking rhythm.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Levan Dzavashvili, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison