Sutton Coldfield Town 1:3 Leamington — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Leamington strolled to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Sutton Coldfield Town in their Club Friendly, leaving the hosts with little to show for a balanced effort, though Ben Guy’s steady performance in the losing cause was a rare bright spot. It was a straightforward friendly workout for the visitors, who never needed to hit top gear.

Leamington seized control inside seven minutes when Kyle Finn opened the scoring, and Callum Cockerill-Mollett doubled the lead before the half-hour mark. A third goal arrived early in the second half on 53 minutes, effectively killing the contest, before James McGrady pulled one back for Sutton Coldfield Town on 75 minutes, too little, too late.

Sutton Coldfield Town actually shaded possession with 51% and won five corners to Leamington’s two, but they were thoroughly outplayed on the scoreboard, undone by defensive lapses and clinical finishing from the visitors. Ben Guy was the standout for the hosts, earning a 6.52 rating in a losing effort. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Sutton Coldfield Town, but the result emphatically proved it wrong, as Leamington’s ruthless efficiency told the real story.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Sutton Coldfield Town vs Leamington?

Sutton Coldfield Town 1-3 Leamington (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Kyle Finn (7') for Leamington; Callum Cockerill-Mollett (28') for Leamington; James McGrady (75') for Sutton Coldfield Town.