Fazeley Town 0 - 4 Newton Villa

Key Events:

• 19' Yellow card to Newton Villa Branko Bartolić
• 50' Newton Villa Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Michael Brown
• 59' Newton Villa Michel Lemoine scores
• 62' Yellow card to Newton Villa Michael Brown
• 74' Newton Villa Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 83' Newton Villa Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Allan Carroll

Key Events:

• 19' Yellow card to Newton Villa Branko Bartolić. 50' - Philippe Robert scores for Newton Villa, assisted by Michael Brown. 59' - Michel Lemoine scores for Newton Villa. 62' - Yellow card to Newton Villa Michael Brown. 74' - Philippe Robert scores again, assisted by Michel Lemoine. 83' - Michel Lemoine adds a third for Newton Villa, assisted by Allan Carroll. The visitors' attacking trio of Robert, Lemoine, and Carroll proved too much for Fazeley Town to handle, with their movement and finishing consistently threatening the home side's goal. Meanwhile, Fazeley's attempts to respond were hampered by a lack of precision and a defensive line that struggled to contain the visitors' fluid attack

Expected Goals (xG) Analysis — The match's xG figures reflect the story on the pitch: Newton Villa's 2.55 xG compared to Fazeley's 1.46 suggests a game where the visitors were marginally more dangerous, but not overwhelmingly so. Their four goals from ten shots on target indicate clinical finishing, especially considering the 59th-minute strike from Michel Lemoine, which was a particularly well-taken effort. Fazeley's 7 shots, with five on target, hint at some attacking intent, but their xG of 1.46 shows they lacked the quality or composure to convert chances into goals. Tactically, Newton Villa's ability to convert their opportunities proved decisive, and their slightly higher pass accuracy and possession percentage reflect a disciplined, controlled approach that kept Fazeley on the back foot.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Fazeley Town 49% - Newton Villa 51% Shots (On Target): Fazeley Town 7 (5) - Newton Villa 10 (10) Corners: Fazeley Town 3 - Newton Villa 2 Fouls: Fazeley Town 9 - Newton Villa 7 Yellow Cards: Fazeley Town 0 - Newton Villa 2 Red Cards: Fazeley Town 0 - Newton Villa 0 Dribbles: Fazeley Town 10 - Newton Villa 13 Pass Accuracy: Fazeley Town 82% - Newton Villa 84% Tackles: Fazeley Town 4 - Newton Villa 9

The match was a demonstration of how clinical finishing and tactical discipline can turn possession into goals, with Newton Villa making the most of their chances. Fazeley Town, despite their efforts, lacked the cutting edge and defensive resilience to withstand the visitors' attacking prowess. Newton Villa's victory, while not overwhelming in possession, was decisive in the final scoreline, and their attacking trio's performances will be the talking point as they look ahead to their next fixture.