Match

Taunton Town vs Merthyr Town: result 2-1 and analysis

Non League Premier - Southern SouthSouthern South - 12Kick-off on March 8, 2022 at 07:45 PM (UTC)Cygnet Health Care Stadium, Taunton, Somerset

Taunton Town
2-1
Merthyr Town

Full time

What was the result of Taunton Town vs Merthyr Town?

Taunton Town won 2-1 on March 8, 2022.

Goalscorers

  • 23′J. LewingtonTaunton Town
  • 35′?Merthyr Town
  • 90′R. StearnTaunton Town

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Taunton Town have 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat; Merthyr Town have 1, 2 and 12.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Taunton Town
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 5, 2022Salisbury(away)2-1Non League Premier - Southern South
Feb 26, 2022Harrow Borough(away)2-3Non League Premier - Southern South
Feb 19, 2022Hendon(home)3-1Non League Premier - Southern South
Feb 12, 2022Swindon Supermarine(home)2-0Non League Premier - Southern South
Feb 5, 2022Merthyr Town(away)3-0Non League Premier - Southern South
Merthyr Town
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Mar 5, 2022Dorchester Town(away)3-1Non League Premier - Southern South
Feb 19, 2022Kings Langley(home)0-1Non League Premier - Southern South
Feb 12, 2022Poole Town(away)0-2Non League Premier - Southern South
Feb 8, 2022Swindon Supermarine(away)0-2Non League Premier - Southern South
Feb 5, 2022Taunton Town(home)0-3Non League Premier - Southern South

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 5 meetings: 2 Taunton Town wins, 1 draw, 2 Merthyr Town wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 5, 2022Merthyr Town 0-3 Taunton TownNon League Premier - Southern South
Feb 11, 2020Merthyr Town 4-2 Taunton TownNon League Premier - Southern South
Oct 28, 2017Taunton Town 2-1 Merthyr TownFA Trophy
Oct 21, 2014Merthyr Town 1-0 Taunton TownFA Trophy
Oct 18, 2014Taunton Town 1-1 Merthyr TownFA Trophy

Last archived meeting: Merthyr Town vs Taunton Town on Feb 5, 2022

How many goals should we expect?

Taunton Town score 2.4 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Merthyr Town score 0.8 and concede 2.3.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Taunton Town2.40.9411/1510/15
Merthyr Town0.82.307/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
10Taunton Town14716352622

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