Coldon-up Wanderers 1 - 5 Tadcoth Town

Key Events:

• 5' Yellow card to Tadcoth Town Seungwoo Jeong
• 7' Yellow card to Coldon-up Wanderers Seungwoo Jeong
• 14' Tadcoth Town Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
• 31' Tadcoth Town Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
• 39' Tadcoth Town Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
• 40' Yellow card to Tadcoth Town Jorge Alvez
• 41' Coldon-up Wanderers Jorge Alvez scores
• 56' Yellow card to Coldon-up Wanderers Michel Lemoine
• 57' Tadcoth Town Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 65' Tadcoth Town Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
• 90' Yellow card to Tadcoth Town Michel Lemoine

Tadcoth Town’s dominance was evident not only in the score but also in the expected goals tally, which stood at 4.04 compared to Coldon-up Wanderers’ 1.87. The visitors created a higher volume of chances, with 19 shots on goal—14 on target—showcasing their offensive intent. Their xG suggests they were slightly fortunate to net five, but their finishing, especially from Pedro Chagas and Michel Lemoine, was precise. The Wanderers, meanwhile, managed to generate only a handful of opportunities, with their goal coming from Jorge Alvez in the 41st minute, a rare bright spot amid a largely subdued attacking display. Tactically, the visitors’ high pressing and quick transitions kept Coldon-up on the back foot, allowing them to capitalize on defensive lapses and maintain pressure throughout.

The match was marred by disciplinary issues, with both sides receiving multiple yellow cards—three for Tadcoth and two for Coldon-up. The early booking to Seungwoo Jeong set the tone, but it was Tadcoth’s disciplined approach and clinical finishing that ultimately decided the game. The Wanderers’ defensive resilience was tested repeatedly, and despite making 11 tackles and having a pass accuracy of 83%, they couldn’t stem the tide of Tadcoth’s attack. The visitors’ ability to convert their chances, combined with their superior shot volume and precision, underlined their dominance. As the final whistle blew, the scoreboard reflected a game where Tadcoth Town’s attacking efficiency and tactical discipline outshone Coldon-up Wanderers’ efforts.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Coldon-up Wanderers 53% - Tadcoth Town 47% Shots (On Target): Coldon-up Wanderers 8 (7) - Tadcoth Town 19 (14) Corners: Coldon-up Wanderers 4 - Tadcoth Town 8 Fouls: Coldon-up Wanderers 9 - Tadcoth Town 13 Yellow Cards: Coldon-up Wanderers 2 - Tadcoth Town 3 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Coldon-up Wanderers 10 - Tadcoth Town 9 Pass Accuracy: Coldon-up Wanderers 83% - Tadcoth Town 82% Tackles: Coldon-up Wanderers 11 - Tadcoth Town 6

In the end, Tadcoth Town’s clinical finishing and tactical discipline proved decisive, turning their superior chances into a commanding victory. Coldon-up Wanderers will need to reflect on their defensive lapses and finishing if they are to bounce back in future fixtures.