The report
Key Events:
- 8' Yellow card to Wirton Town Jorge Alvez
- 17' Saltham County Luciano Gonzalez scores
- 40' Yellow card to Wirton Town Phillip Lewis
- 67' Yellow card to Wirton Town Michael Brown
- 77' Saltham County Pedro Gonçalves scores, assisted by Francisco Campos
- 85' Saltham County Francisco Campos scores
- 87' Saltham County scores, assisted by Francisco Campos
No Wirton Town players reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves offensively or defensively.
The match was a tale of contrasting approaches: Wirton Town’s disciplined but ultimately ineffective effort against Saltham County’s clinical finishing and creative dominance. The visitors’ superior shot accuracy and tactical execution earned them a well-deserved victory, while Wirton will need to regroup after this tough defeat.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Francisco Campos*
The creative engine for Saltham, Campos scored once and assisted twice, pulling the strings in midfield with precision.
Pedro Gonçalves*
His goal and constant threat on the wing made him a key outlet for the visitors’ attack.
Luciano Gonzalez*
Opened the scoring with a well-taken finish, adding to Saltham’s attacking threat.
Michael Brown*
Despite a yellow card, Brown’s work rate in midfield was notable, disrupting Wirton’s rhythm.
Jorge Alvez*
Booked early, his influence was limited, and he struggled to contain Saltham’s creative players.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Luciano Gonzalez, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison