North Leigh make the journey to play Bedford Town on Saturday looking to pick up points to end their seven-game losing streak.
North Leigh’s struggles have left them with no points from their last six Southern League Division One – Central matches, while their opponents have earned seven from a possible 18.
With 64 goals in 32 games so far this season, Bedford are scoring more than average in the league with 2.0 goals per game. And they are conceding fewer than average, letting in 32 goals at a rate of 1.0 per game.
North Leigh, meanwhile, are below average scorers, with 1.6 goals per game, compared to a league average of 1.7. They have conceded 1.9 goals per game.
Town are third in the table after 32 games, of which they have won 16 and drawn nine, earning 57 points.
The visitors are five places behind the home side in eighth, with 14 wins and two draws putting them on 44 points.
In the last five years, Bedford and North Leigh have played each other on four occasions. Bedford won three of them and they drew once.
On average, Bedford scored 3.0 goals and North Leigh 0.8 in those matches.
Their last meeting was on January 30, when Bedford won 4-1 away.
Bedford’s last match was on April 20, a 1-1 draw against Leighton Town.
North Leigh lost 4-0 against Biggleswade Town last time out, also on April 20.
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Bedford Town v North Leigh
Southern League Division One – Central
Saturday, 27 April 2024 @ 3.00pm
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