Match

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

Dorchester Town
3-2
Merthyr Town

Full time

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.

Dorchester Town
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 13, 2024Harrow Borough(away)2-0Non League Premier - Southern South
Jan 6, 2024Hungerford Town(home)2-4Non League Premier - Southern South
Dec 26, 2023Poole Town(home)1-2Non League Premier - Southern South
Dec 23, 2023Chesham United(away)0-2Non League Premier - Southern South
Dec 16, 2023Walton & Hersham(home)1-2Non League Premier - Southern South
Merthyr Town
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 13, 2024Beaconsfield Town(home)2-3Non League Premier - Southern South
Jan 6, 2024Basingstoke Town(home)4-1Non League Premier - Southern South
Jan 1, 2024Hungerford Town(away)1-1Non League Premier - Southern South
Dec 26, 2023Swindon Supermarine(home)4-1Non League Premier - Southern South
Dec 23, 2023Sholing(away)2-0Non 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.

DateScoreCompetition
Oct 7, 2023Merthyr Town 3-1 Dorchester TownFA Trophy
Aug 5, 2023Merthyr Town 3-2 Dorchester TownNon League Premier - Southern South
Mar 25, 2023Dorchester Town 0-2 Merthyr TownNon League Premier - Southern South
Oct 25, 2022Merthyr Town 1-3 Dorchester TownNon League Premier - Southern South
Mar 5, 2022Dorchester Town 1-3 Merthyr TownNon League Premier - Southern South
Nov 9, 2021Merthyr Town 1-1 Dorchester TownNon 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.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Dorchester Town1.32.1111/1511/15
Merthyr Town1.91.4211/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
20Dorchester Town4291320487940

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