Dorchester Town vs Merthyr Town: result 3-2 and analysis
Non League Premier - Southern SouthSouthern South - 28Kick-off on January 20, 2024 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Clayson Stadium, Dorchester, Dorset
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What was the result of Dorchester Town vs Merthyr Town?
Dorchester Town won 3-2 on January 20, 2024.
Goalscorers
- 19′T. HandleyMerthyr Town
- 57′?Dorchester Town
- 62′A. JohnMerthyr Town
- 65′?Dorchester Town
- 68′?Dorchester Town
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Dorchester Town have 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 defeats; Merthyr Town have 7, 2 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2024 | Harrow Borough(away) | 2-0 | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Jan 6, 2024 | Hungerford Town(home) | 2-4 | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Poole Town(home) | 1-2 | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Chesham United(away) | 0-2 | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Walton & Hersham(home) | 1-2 | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2024 | Beaconsfield Town(home) | 2-3 | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Jan 6, 2024 | Basingstoke Town(home) | 4-1 | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Hungerford Town(away) | 1-1 | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Swindon Supermarine(home) | 4-1 | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Sholing(away) | 2-0 | Non League Premier - Southern South |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Dorchester Town win, 1 draw, 4 Merthyr Town wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2023 | Merthyr Town 3-1 Dorchester Town | FA Trophy |
| Aug 5, 2023 | Merthyr Town 3-2 Dorchester Town | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Mar 25, 2023 | Dorchester Town 0-2 Merthyr Town | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Merthyr Town 1-3 Dorchester Town | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Dorchester Town 1-3 Merthyr Town | Non League Premier - Southern South |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Merthyr Town 1-1 Dorchester Town | Non League Premier - Southern South |
Last archived meeting: Merthyr Town vs Dorchester Town on Oct 7, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Dorchester Town score 1.3 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Merthyr Town score 1.9 and concede 1.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Town | 1.3 | 2.1 | 1 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
| Merthyr Town | 1.9 | 1.4 | 2 | 11/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Dorchester Town | 42 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 48 | 79 | 40 |
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