Well, what a season! 136 goals scored in 48 matches. An average of 2.8 goals per game no less. Goals conceded came to 61, an average of just 1.2 per game. A total of 197 goals in 48 games – more than four goals per game. That’s entertainment for you! 32 wins from those 48 … Continue reading
Eight debuts as Boro reach cup quarter-finals – Stats Update 10 4 13
Boro reached the quarter-finals of the NCEL League Cup with a 1-0 victory at Long Eaton this midweek. Rudy Funk made wholesale changes to the squad from the previous game, resting the entire first team. Only Andy Milne of the 14 strong squad had featured in the previous match (he was on the bench, unused). … Continue reading
Boro break record in pursuit of promotion – Stats Update 6 4 13
Boro beat Winterton 3-0 yesterday, and when the third goal was scored by Bryan Hughes it broke the all-time goal-scoring record for the Northern Counties East League. Boro have now scored 124 goals in the league, which is a record for the entire NCEL – all divisions and reserve divisions – since it formed in … Continue reading
East Coast Derby Links
It’s the most anticipated match of the season – the East Coast Derby. This season, part two of the derby games falls on Easter Saturday, after Boro beat Bridlington in their home game on Boxing Day. There are numerous links between the two clubs – not least the fact they share a home ground. Here, … Continue reading
Can Boro be Record Breakers?
When Boro scored their second goal against Tadcaster on March 23, fittingly scored by top-scorer Ryan Blott, they edged closer to a goal-scoring record. It was their 116th league goal of the season. Since the NCEL being in the early 80s, a handful of teams have scored 100 or more goals in a season. Boro … Continue reading
Back on top – Stats Update 23 3 13
It’s been a while folks. Apologies. Sometimes, football stats take a back seat to other priorities. Enough boredom, you are here for stats. Boro went back to the top of the NCEL Premier Division with a 2-0 win over Tadcaster. It was the seventh win in a row – a record for the club in … Continue reading
Can We, or Can’t We?
Apologies to all for the lack of stats updates recently. This will be rectified soon. By way of an apology, here is an article I wrote for the Boro fanzine Abandon Chip!, assessing (via guesswork and very little extensive research) the financial implications of SAFC being promoted this season. Constructive comments are welcomed. Feel free … Continue reading
100-up as Boro hit Long Eaton for seven – Stats Update, February 16 2013
Boro returned to form after two draws and a narrow 2-1 win at Arnold, to record their 21st win from 31 games this season with a 7-1 win against Long Eaton – who were one of only two teams the previously beat Boro in the league this season. In doing so, Boro scored their 100th … Continue reading
Thackley thrashed – Stats Update 12 January 2013
Boro’s second-half super-show at Thackley gave them their eighth league win in a row, and the team are now unbeaten in 12 league games, going six points clear at the top of the table in the process. Ryan Blott’s hat-trick was significant in many ways. Not only did it see him top the scoring charts … Continue reading
Seventh Heaven for Seadogs! Stats Update – 5 1 13
Boro started the new year with a bang, scoring seven without reply against Hall Road Rangers at home. Before I go any further, here are the stats updates links following the game: PLAYING STATS 12-13 MATCH-BY-MATCH 12-13 ALL-TIME PLAYING STATS LEAGUE OF RESPECT Now the science bit! Boro’s seven goal win is the second time … Continue reading
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