4 : 1
  • 31 August 2024, East Coast Bays AFC vs Birkenhead United, 3-0, Lose
  • 24 August 2024, Tauranga City AFC vs Birkenhead United, 3-2, Lose
  • 10 August 2024, Auckland United FC vs Birkenhead United, 2-4, Win
  • 07 August 2024, Birkenhead United vs Auckland City, 1-3, Lose
  • 03 August 2024, Birkenhead United vs Hamilton Wanderers AFC, 0-0, Draw
Birkenhead United
Home
  • 31 August 2024, Western Springs AFC vs Hamilton Wanderers AFC, 2-1, Win
  • 24 August 2024, West Coast Rangers vs Western Springs AFC, 2-2, Draw
  • 17 August 2024, Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC vs Western Springs AFC, 1-2, Win
  • 10 August 2024, Western Springs AFC vs East Coast Bays AFC, 2-2, Draw
  • 03 August 2024, Western Springs AFC vs Melville United AFC, 2-1, Win
Western Springs AFC
Away
Northern League
Northern League, New Zealand

The Northern League match between Birkenhead United and Western Springs AFC, dated 07 June 2024, featured an impressive display of offensive strategy by the home team, leading them to a decisive win, with a scoreline of 4-1.

In evaluating the performance of both teams, one can't help but highlight Birkenhead United's efficient scoring in terms of goals. They dominated the match right from the first half, scoring two goals within 39 minutes. The timing of the goals 00:28:47 and 00:39:09 respectively - in the first half gave Birkenhead a solid lead and further provided momentum which Western Springs AFC couldn’t counter effectively.

The second half saw Birkenhead United's consistent performance lead to two more goals at 00:56:57 and 01:20:23. Nonetheless, Western Springs AFC did manage to save face by scoring a consolation goal late into the game at 01:31:55 in the second half, when the home team already held a formidable four-goal lead.

Despite their loss, Western Springs AFC can be lauded for their disciplined defensive play. The fact that they committed no offside offences compared to Birkenhead United's three offsides shows their careful and measured approach to attacks, reflecting well-coached defending. However, their vulnerability was underscored when it came to their discipline elsewhere on the pitch. Western Springs AFC racked up four yellow cards, two in each half, which potentially disrupted their rhythm and hampered performance.

Examining other stats throws light on another area of the game where Birkenhead United asserted their superiority – corner kicks. With five corner kicks in their favor, as opposed to just two for Western Springs AFC, these set-pieces likely kept the pressure on the away side, disrupting their game plan and giving advantageous positions for Birkenhead to exploit.

In conclusion, the data shows that Birkenhead United's victory can be attributed not only to their potent attack that led to four goals, but also to their effective use of corner kicks and the pressure generated through them. On the other hand, Western Springs AFC's performance was impeded by multiple yellow cards and an inability to convert corners into scoring opportunities.

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Form Guide

Lose3-0East Coast Bays AFC vs Birkenhead United
Lose3-2Tauranga City AFC vs Birkenhead United
Win2-4Auckland United FC vs Birkenhead United
Lose1-3Birkenhead United vs Auckland City
Draw0-0Birkenhead United vs Hamilton Wanderers AFC
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
7:11
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Birkenhead United has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:11, scoring 1.4 goals average
Win2-1Western Springs AFC vs Hamilton Wanderers AFC
Draw2-2West Coast Rangers vs Western Springs AFC
Win1-2Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC vs Western Springs AFC
Draw2-2Western Springs AFC vs East Coast Bays AFC
Win2-1Western Springs AFC vs Melville United AFC
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
10:7
GOALS / MATCH
2
  • Western Springs AFC has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:7, scoring 2 goals average

Birkenhead United H2H Western Springs AFC

Away gameBirkenhead United31Western Springs AFCHome gameNational League
Away gameBirkenhead United98Western Springs AFCHome gameASB Chatham Cup
Home gameBirkenhead United41Western Springs AFCAway gameNorthern League
Away gameBirkenhead United23Western Springs AFCHome gameNorthern League
Home gameBirkenhead United12Western Springs AFCAway gameNorthern League
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
19:15
GOALS / MATCH
3.80
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Birkenhead United overtook Western Springs AFC three times
  • Birkenhead United won three times, lost twice
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 19:15; average goals per match – 3.80
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