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Boston United
Rob Peterson

Shepshed Dynamo FC
Alon Atie
League Round 8
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | - | - | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | 1 | - (n) | 1 | 0 | - | 1 | - | 0 | |||
| 6 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | 3 | - (n) | 1 | 0 | - | 1 | - | 1 | |||
| 7 | 20 | 1st Division | 2 | - | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | |||
| 7 | 39 | 1st Division | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | - | 1 | |||
| 8 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | 4 | - (n) | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 | |||
| 9 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | 1 | - | 5 | 3 | - | 2 | - | 1 | |||
| 9 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | 4 | - (n) | 5 | 4 | - | 2 | - | 1 | |||
| 10 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | 2 | - (n) | 5 | 4 | - | 2 | - | 2 | |||
| 10 | 20 | 1st Division | 0 | - | 5 | 4 | - | 2 | - | 3 | |||
| 10 | 39 | 1st Division | 1 | - | 0 | 4 | - | 2 | - | 4 | |||
| 11 | 20 | 1st Division | 1 | - | 1 | 4 | - | 3 | - | 4 | |||
| 11 | 39 | 1st Division | 7 | - | 2 | 4 | - | 3 | - | 5 | |||
| 12 | 20 | 1st Division | 0 | - | 3 | 4 | - | 3 | - | 6 | |||
| 12 | 39 | 1st Division | 1 | - | 0 | 4 | - | 3 | - | 7 | |||
| 15 | 8 | 1st Division | 5 | - | 3 | 5 | - | 3 | - | 7 | |||
| 15 | 26 | 1st Division | 5 | - | 1 | 5 | - | 3 | - | 8 | |||
| 15 | 37 | YOUTH CUP SEMIFINALS | 3 | - (n) | 0 | 5 | - | 3 | - | 9 | |||
| 16 | 20 | 1st Division | 1 | - | 3 | 5 | - | 3 | - | 10 | |||
| 16 | 39 | 1st Division | 2 | - | 0 | 5 | - | 3 | - | 11 | |||
| 18 | 8 | 1st Division | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 4 | - | 11 | |||
| 18 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | 1 | - (n) | 3 | 5 | - | 4 | - | 12 | |||
| 18 | 26 | 1st Division | 8 | - | 1 | 5 | - | 4 | - | 13 | |||
| 19 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | 0 | - (n) | 0 | 5 | - | 5 | - | 13 | |||
| 20 | 8 | 1st Division | 0 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | - | 14 | |||
| 20 | 26 | 1st Division | 8 | - | 0 | 5 | - | 5 | - | 15 | |||
| 21 | 42 | YOUTH CUP FINAL | 0④ | - (n) | 0⑤ | 5 | - | 6 | - | 15 | |||
| 25 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | 2 | - (n) | 1 | 5 | - | 6 | - | 16 | |||
| 25 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | 3 | - | 3 | 5 | - | 7 | - | 16 | |||
| 25 | 14 | FA Cup Round 2 Replay | 3 | - | 0 | 6 | - | 7 | - | 16 | |||
| 25 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | 0 | - | 3 | 7 | - | 7 | - | 16 | |||
| 25 | 17 | 1st Division | 6 | - | 0 | 7 | - | 7 | - | 17 | |||
| 25 | 38 | 1st Division | 1 | - | 4 | 7 | - | 7 | - | 18 | |||
| 27 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | 0 | - (n) | 5 | 8 | - | 7 | - | 18 | |||
| 27 | 8 | 1st Division | 0 | - | 7 | 8 | - | 7 | - | 19 | |||
| 27 | 26 | 1st Division | 6 | - | 3 | 8 | - | 7 | - | 20 | |||
| 30 | 8 | 1st Division | 2 | - | 3 | 8 | - | 7 | - | 21 | |||
| 30 | 26 | 1st Division | 2 | - | 4 | 9 | - | 7 | - | 21 | |||
| 31 | 8 | 1st Division | 3 | - | 5 | 9 | - | 7 | - | 22 | |||
| 31 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | 1 | - | 4 | 9 | - | 7 | - | 23 | |||
| 31 | 26 | 1st Division | 5 | - | 1 | 9 | - | 7 | - | 24 | |||
| 34 | 27 | AP CUP SEMIFINALS | 0④ | - | 0② | 9 | - | 8 | - | 24 | |||
| 36 | 8 | 1st Division | 2 | - | 3 | 9 | - | 8 | - | 25 | |||
| 36 | 26 | 1st Division | 4 | - | 0 | 9 | - | 8 | - | 26 | |||
| 39 | 8 | 1st Division | 3 | - | 1 | 10 | - | 8 | - | 26 | |||
| 39 | 35 | 1st Division | 3 | - | 3 | 10 | - | 9 | - | 26 | |||
| 42 | 17 | 1st Division | 2 | - | 0 | 11 | - | 9 | - | 26 | |||
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | - | - | ||||||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Boston United were the 2nd division champions last season.
• Shepshed Dynamo FC placed 2nd in the 1st division in season 41.
Boston United
• Taylor Alexander (II/13 Df) is sidelined with a head injury suffered in match 11 against Burton Albion FC.
• Florian König (IV/6 Df) has made 50 appearances for Boston United.
• Reece Wilkinson (III/14 Gk) is in line to make his 75th appearance for Boston United (currently at 74).
• Kenny Stretch (II/13 Fw) has made 50 appearances for Boston United.
• Martin Durham (I/12 Df) is set to make his 35th appearance for Boston United (currently at 33).
Shepshed Dynamo FC
• Albert Goodwin (II/11 Df) is poised to make his 50th appearance for Shepshed Dynamo FC (currently at 49).
Head To Head Meetings
• Boston United and Shepshed Dynamo FC have met 45 times with 28 of those occurring in the League.
• Shepshed Dynamo FC have won 26, lost 10 and drawn 9 of 45 matches against Boston United.
• Boston United has a 2 game unbeaten streak against the Dynamo.
• Shepshed Dynamo FC haven't won a league match at York Street since season 36.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Boston United | Position | Shepshed Dynamo FC |
| 16 | Goalkeeper | ✓ 18 |
| 14 | Sweeper | ✓ 16 |
| 38 ✓ | Defenders | 25 |
| 29 | Midfielders | ✓ 46 |
| 59 ✓ | Forwards | 44 |
| 34 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 15 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: BOS 2 – 1 SHP (BOS to win) | ||
🏠 Home: Boston United (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:4 FW:5
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: The forward line is the decisive battleground — Boston United's attack (FW:59) vastly outguns Shepshed Dynamo's defence (DF:25), giving the home side a clear and commanding edge in the most critical area of the pitch.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Reece Wilkinson (GK, TL:16) — BOS | William Williams (GK, TL:18) — SHP
🎯 VERDICT: Boston United should take this one comfortably, with their superior forward total of 59 overwhelming Shepshed's defensive line of just 25 — one of the most lopsided area mismatches on the pitch. Home advantage adds a further nine-point boost, and the groundsman's enhancements to the forward and midfield zones only amplify that threat. Logan Edwards is the player to watch — his TL:15 rating in attack should cause Shepshed's backline real problems, and with 34 estimated attacks to Shepshed's 15, he will have plenty of opportunities to make his mark.
Match Notes
Boston's fortress against Shepshed's hunger — this one has all the ingredients for a brutal opening battle. Neither side will want to leave empty-handed.
Olmec Head Axel (Rainworth Miners Welfare FC) 06/05 - 7:30 PM
We have the home field advantage. We have some advantages in a few of the areas. It's now or never.
Rob (Boston United) 06/06 - 4:22 AM