Hyde United 1:3 AFC Fylde — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Tom Whelan, Cedric Main and an own goal fired AFC Fylde to a comfortable 3-1 win over Hyde United in a Club Friendly, with the standout performance coming from Hyde's Jake Maltby despite defeat, setting up Fylde's next fixture against Huddersfield Town.

AFC Fylde seized control early when Tom Whelan opened the scoring in the 14th minute, and Cedric Main doubled the lead just before half-time in the 43rd minute. Hyde United briefly threatened a comeback when James Kirby pulled one back in the 57th minute, but any hope was extinguished in the 74th minute when an own goal restored Fylde's two-goal cushion.

The statistics told a clear story of dominance: AFC Fylde commanded 68% possession against Hyde United's 32%, and won five corners to Hyde's two, controlling the game from start to finish. Jake Maltby was the standout player for Hyde, earning a rating of 6.68 out of ten as the home side's top performer despite the loss. CheckLive's model clearly favoured AFC Fylde, and the result confirmed that prediction, setting up Fylde's next friendly against Huddersfield Town on 18 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Hyde United vs AFC Fylde?

Hyde United 1-3 AFC Fylde (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Tom Whelan (14') for AFC Fylde; Cedric Main (43') for AFC Fylde; James Kirby (57') for Hyde United.