Fleetwood Town 2:1 Huddersfield Town — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Bali Mumba scored for Huddersfield Town but it was not enough as Fleetwood Town edged a 2-1 win in this Club Friendly, with Rhys Bennett's second-half strike settling matters ahead of Fleetwood's next friendly against Carlisle United on July 24th. The game was a tight, competitive workout for both sides, with little to separate them on the scoreboard for long periods.

The turning point arrived in the 17th minute when Ronan Coughlan put Fleetwood ahead, only for Bali Mumba to level the scores for Huddersfield just before the half-hour mark. The match remained finely poised until the 59th minute, when Rhys Bennett struck to restore Fleetwood's lead, a goal that ultimately proved decisive as neither side could add further gloss to the scoreline.

The statistics tell a story of near-total parity: possession was exactly 50% apiece, while corners were narrowly in Fleetwood's favour at seven to six, confirming neither side truly dominated the run of play. Bali Mumba was the standout performer with a rating of 8.59 out of ten, scoring his side's only goal from midfield, though it came in a losing cause. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Fleetwood Town and the result confirmed that prediction, with the home side now preparing for their next friendly against Carlisle United.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Fleetwood Town vs Huddersfield Town?

Fleetwood Town 2-1 Huddersfield Town (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Ronan Coughlan (17') for Fleetwood Town; Bali Mumba (28') for Huddersfield Town; Rhys Bennett (59') for Fleetwood Town.