Shirsham 1 - 4 Southam

Key Events:

• 11' Southam scores
• 14' Yellow card to Shirsham an unnamed player
• 44' Yellow card to Shirsham an unnamed player
• 45' Southam scores
• 47' Shirsham scores
• 59' Southam scores
• 59' Yellow card to Shirsham an unnamed player
• 59' Yellow card to Southam an unnamed player
• 73' Southam scores
• 74' Yellow card to Southam an unnamed player

Key Events:

• 11' Southam scores
• 14' Yellow card to Shirsham
• 44' Yellow card to Shirsham
• 45' Southam scores
• 47' Shirsham scores
• 59' Southam scores
• 59' Yellow card to Shirsham
• 59' Yellow card to Southam
• 73' Southam scores
• 74' Yellow card to Southam. Southam’s opening goal at the 11th minute set the tone, with their attack looking sharper and more purposeful than Shirsham’s. The home side’s discipline waned as the game progressed, evident in the trio of yellow cards handed out within a short span around the 59th minute, disrupting their rhythm. Shirsham’s lone reply came shortly after Southam’s second, but it failed to stem the tide of Southam’s dominance

The expected goals (xG) figures—1.62 for Shirsham and 2.65 for Southam—underline the relative quality of chances created. Southam’s over-performance in front of goal, with an xG well above their actual tally, suggests they were slightly fortunate but also clinical when it mattered. Shirsham’s xG indicates they had decent opportunities but lacked the finishing precision to convert them into more goals. Tactically, Southam’s higher pass accuracy and more frequent dribbles reflect their more cohesive play, which translated into a more threatening attack.

While neither side produced standout individual performances rated above 7.0, Southam’s collective effort was more effective, especially in the final third. Shirsham’s defensive resilience was tested by Southam’s 10 shots on target, but their goalkeeper’s 13 saves kept the scoreline from being more humiliating. The game’s physicality, highlighted by the fouls tally, was a reminder that this division’s battles are often fought in the trenches, not just on the scoreboard.

Shirsham:

• No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded.

Southam:

• No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Shirsham 44% - Southam 56% Shots (On Target): Shirsham 7 (6) - Southam 11 (10) Corners: Shirsham 5 - Southam 9 Fouls: Shirsham 13 - Southam 6 Yellow Cards: Shirsham 3 - Southam 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Shirsham 9 - Southam 11 Pass Accuracy: Shirsham 79% - Southam 85% Tackles: Shirsham 6 - Southam 4

The match’s final scoreline, 1-4, encapsulates Southam’s dominance in both possession and goal-scoring opportunities. Shirsham’s valiant effort was undermined by discipline lapses and a defensive line that struggled to contain Southam’s attack. As the league progresses, Southam’s ability to convert their chances more efficiently will be key to their ambitions, while Shirsham must tighten their discipline and sharpen their finishing if they hope to climb the table.