St Albans City 1:1 Hemel Hempstead — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

St Albans City and Hemel Hempstead shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in a Club Friendly, with Brandon Barzey the standout performer for the visitors despite no winner being found. The game was a tightly contested pre-season affair, with neither side able to claim a decisive edge over the ninety minutes.

Hemel Hempstead struck first through Remaye Campbell on the stroke of half-time, putting the away side ahead at the break. St Albans responded after the interval, with Kai Brown levelling matters in the 66th minute to ensure the friendly ended all square, with no further goals or cards altering the course of the contest.

The numbers paint a picture of a match Hemel Hempstead edged on creativity, taking five corners to St Albans' two, though the hosts shaded possession with 51% to 49%. Brandon Barzey earned the highest rating of the game with 7.29 out of ten, his influence for Hemel Hempstead proving the difference in quality on an otherwise even afternoon. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Hemel Hempstead, but the draw confounded that prediction, with the live signals offering no further clarity on a balanced encounter.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of St Albans City vs Hemel Hempstead?

St Albans City 1-1 Hemel Hempstead (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Remaye Campbell (45') for Hemel Hempstead; Kai Brown (66') for St Albans City.