Home team shots on target 3

Away team shots on target 6

Home team shots off target 2

Away Team shots off target 3

Home team goalkeeper saves 3

Away team goalkeeper saves 2

Home team corner kicks 4

Away team corner kicks 3

Home team fouls 10

Away team fouls 5

Home team substitutions 2

Away team substitutions 3

Home team offsides 1

Away team offsides 2

In the Northern Premier Division match held on January 13, 2024, Matlock Town emerged victorious against Atherton Collieries AFC with a 3-1 scoreline. Nevertheless, an in-depth analysis of the statistical data reveals several crucial elements which significantly influenced the outcome in Matlock’s favor.

Both teams demonstrated an eminent attack strategy, but the efficiency of converting the attacks into goals distinguished Matlock from Atherton. Particularly, Matlock, noted for their six shots on target compared to three by Atherton, managed to convert half of them into goals. This clearly underscores their superior offensive clarity and effectiveness.

Despite Atherton’s goalkeeper making 3 saves, the same as the Away team, it wasn't enough to mitigate the pressure applied by Matlock’s intensive attack. Comparatively, Matlock’s goalkeeper, who made less saves at 2, was subjected to fewer threats, indicative of Atherton’s lack of offensive pressure.

Interestingly, Atherton won more corner kicks (4 against 3), however, they failed to convert these opportunities into goals, suggesting a potential area of improvement in their set-piece tactics. Matlock, on the other hand, showed discipline with fewer fouls (5) compared to Atherton's 10.

The disciplined approach of the players from both sides during the game was commendable as no yellow or red cards were given. The number of substitutions made by each team also played a role in the match outcome. The three substitutions by Matlock could imply effective utilisation of the squad and better rotation strategies, despite Atherton also switching two of their players.

Despite being caught offsides more (2 compared to Atherton's 1), Matlock managed to maintain an edge by ensuring a higher goal conversion rate and lesser fouls, suggesting a better tactical approach and more efficient offence.

In conclusion, the combination of effective offensive play, disciplined on field behavior, and strategic substitutions helped Matlock Town secure the win against Atherton Collieries AFC.

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