The report
Key Events:
- 6' Yellow card to Leigh United Michael Brown
- 32' Leigh United Mark Ward scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
- 49' Yellow card to Flinnin Michel Lemoine
- 50' Leigh United John Brown scores
- 65' Yellow card to Flinnin Michael Brown
- 84' Leigh United Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Allan Carroll
- 90' Leigh United Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by John Brown
xG Analysis:
Leigh United’s performance was overperforming their expected goals, with their actual four goals far exceeding the 3.73 xG, indicating clinical finishing and effective attacking transitions. Flinnin’s underperformance was evident, with their 0.46 xG highlighting their struggles to create meaningful chances against Leigh United’s organized defense.
No Flinnin players reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles throughout the match.
Leigh United’s clinical edge and tactical discipline proved decisive, as they capitalized on their chances with precision finishing. Flinnin, despite some defensive resilience, lacked the attacking sharpness to threaten the visitors’ goal and ultimately paid the price with a heavy defeat.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Michel Lemoine*
His hat-trick and assist underscored his pivotal role in the visitors’ victory.
John Brown*
A goal and assist made him a constant threat down the flank.
Allan Carroll*
Provided stability and an assist in the build-up to the third goal.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Michel Lemoine to Mark Ward. 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