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Droylsden FC
Dave Gittins
Hyde FC
Carl Oakes
League Round 5
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 5 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 10 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 10 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 10 | 32 | FA SHIELD SEMIFINALS | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 11 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 1 | - (n) | 2 | | | 5 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 11 | 8 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 11 | 26 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 12 | 8 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 12 | 26 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 6 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 14 | 9 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 7 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 14 | 29 | 1st Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 16 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 3 | - | 2 |
| 16 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 4 | - | 2 |
| 18 | 8 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 4 | - | 3 |
| 18 | 26 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 9 | - | 4 | - | 3 |
| 19 | 12 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 5 | - | 3 |
| 19 | 30 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 6 | - | 3 |
| 23 | 16 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 4 | | | 9 | - | 6 | - | 4 |
| 23 | 35 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 7 | - | 4 |
| 25 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 4 |
| 25 | 9 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 10 | - | 8 | - | 4 |
| 25 | 29 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 9 | - | 4 |
| 25 | 33 | Youth Cup Quarterfinals | | 3 | - (n) | 0 | | | 10 | - | 9 | - | 5 |
| 26 | 16 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 10 | - | 10 | - | 5 |
| 26 | 35 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 11 | - | 5 |
| 29 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 2 | - (n) | 3 | | | 11 | - | 11 | - | 5 |
| 29 | 12 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 12 | - | 5 |
| 29 | 30 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 12 | - | 12 | - | 5 |
| 30 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 12 | - | 6 |
| 30 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 6 | - | 2 | | | 13 | - | 12 | - | 6 |
| 32 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 1④ | - (n) | 1② | | /
| 13 | - | 13 | - | 6 |
| 33 | 12 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 14 | - | 6 |
| 33 | 30 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 14 | - | 7 |
| 34 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 14 | - | 8 |
| 34 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 2 | | | 14 | - | 14 | - | 8 |
| 36 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 14 | - | 14 | - | 9 |
| 36 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 14 | - | 9 |
| 38 | 32 | FA SHIELD SEMIFINALS | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 14 | - | 10 |
| 39 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 14 | - | 11 |
| 39 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 15 | - | 11 |
| 41 | 13 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 15 | - | 12 |
| 41 | 29 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 16 | - | 12 |
| 42 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 16 | - | 13 |
| 42 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 16 | - | 14 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Droylsden FC finished 9th in league play last season and were relegated to the 2nd division.
• Hyde FC finished 8th in league play last season and were relegated to the 2nd division.
Droylsden FC
• Callum Martin (II/12 Mf) is questionable (pulled hamstring) but may return today.
Hyde FC
• Hyde FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
Head To Head Meetings
• Droylsden FC and Hyde FC have met 43 times with 34 of those occurring in the League.
• Droylsden FC have won 15, lost 12 and drawn 16 of 43 matches against Hyde FC.
• Droylsden FC has a 5 game winless streak against the Tigers.
• Hyde FC haven't won a league match at Butcher's Arms Ground since season 23.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Droylsden FC | Position | Hyde FC |
| 16 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 14 |
| 15 ✓ | Sweeper | 13 |
| 36 | Defenders | ✓ 41 |
| 49 | Midfielders | ✓ 50 |
| 34 ✓ | Forwards | 29 |
| 2 | Est. Attacks | ✓ 3 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: DRO 0 – 0 HYD (Draw) | ||
🏠 Home: Droylsden FC (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:3 FW:6
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Midfield is the decisive battleground — Hyde (50) marginally edge Droylsden (49) in the engine room, giving the visitors a slim but meaningful advantage in the middle of the park.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Bobby Kaur (GK, TL:16) — DRO | Dave Shilton (FW, TL:15) — HYD
🎯 VERDICT: This looks set to be a tightly contested goalless draw, with Hyde holding a slight overall edge in defence and midfield but unable to convert it into goals against a solid Droylsden backline boosted by home advantage. Droylsden's groundsman bonus adds 9 points across the pitch, effectively neutralising Hyde's superior defensive and midfield totals and keeping this one level. Bobby Kaur in goal is likely to be the most decisive figure, her composure under pressure from Hyde's three estimated attacks — including the threat of Dave Shilton — proving the difference between a draw and a home defeat.
Match Notes
We simply needs points to get our league campaigned started
Carl (Hyde FC) 05/24 - 8:21 AM
Checklist Carl travels from Lisburn to Droylsden, systematically allergic to trophies as ever. The universe expands. Hyde kick off.
Olmec Head Marvin (Goole AFC) 05/25 - 7:30 PM