HITCHIN, England (Interstat) — Hitchin defeated Stamford 3-0 on Tuesday, using goals in the fifth, 52nd and 68th minutes to secure the home result. Brooks opened the scoring in the fifth minute and added another in the 68th, while Ciaren Jones scored in the 52nd. Stamford could not find a goal and remained without a win in the competition. Hitchin led 1-0 at halftime and added two second-half goals to put the match out of reach.

The match was played at Hitchin’s home ground, with Hitchin as the home team and Stamford as the visiting team. Brooks scored the opening goal in the fifth minute, giving Hitchin an early lead. The score stayed 1-0 until Jones scored in the 52nd minute. Brooks then scored again in the 68th minute to complete the scoring. Hitchin kept Stamford off the scoreboard for the rest of the match. Stamford was shut out in the match and did not score in either half. Hitchin’s lead was 1-0 at halftime. The second half included goals in the 52nd and 68th minutes. Stamford did not score after the break.

The result moved Hitchin to 2 wins and 3 losses in this competition and 2 wins and 4 losses across all competitions. Stamford fell to 0 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw in the competition and 0 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw across all competitions. Hitchin’s competition record now includes two wins and three losses. Stamford’s competition record now includes no wins, four losses and one draw. Across all competitions, Hitchin has two wins and four losses. Stamford has no wins, six losses and one draw. Stamford’s season record in this competition is now 0 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw. Hitchin’s season record in this competition is now 2 wins and 3 losses. Stamford’s season record across all competitions is now 0 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw. Hitchin’s season record across all competitions is now 2 wins and 4 losses.

Stamford entered the match after a 0-0 draw against Stratford and a 4-0 loss to Real Bedford. Earlier this season, Stamford lost 3-2 at Banbury, 4-0 at Needham Market and 2-1 to Loughborough Students. Stamford’s previous results in reverse date order were a 4-0 home loss to Real Bedford, a 0-0 home draw with Stratford, a 3-2 loss at Banbury, a 4-0 loss at Needham Market and a 2-1 home loss to Loughborough Students.

Hitchin entered after a 2-1 loss at Halesowen and a 1-0 home loss to Peterborough Sports. Earlier this season, Hitchin lost 4-0 at Leamington, beat Leighton Town 1-0 at home and lost 2-0 at Takeley. Hitchin’s previous results in reverse date order were a 2-1 loss at Halesowen, a 1-0 home loss to Peterborough Sports, a 4-0 loss at Leamington, a 1-0 home win over Leighton Town and a 2-0 loss at Takeley.

Ciaren Jones was a key performer for Hitchin with one goal in 90 minutes. His goal in the 52nd minute gave Hitchin a 2-0 lead. Brooks scored in the fifth and 68th minutes. Hitchin’s scoring was complete by the 68th minute, and Stamford did not respond. The home side protected the shutout over the final 22 minutes. Hitchin scored three goals total, and Stamford scored zero goals total. The goals came in order: Brooks in the fifth minute, Jones in the 52nd minute and Brooks in the 68th minute. Stamford did not score in the match. Hitchin’s three goals were the only goals of the game. The match ended with Hitchin ahead 3-0.

Interstat’s game simulator projected a final score of Hitchin 1, Stamford 1. Interstat’s ELO system projected Hitchin with a 58.8 percent probability to win. The total score of 3 went under the over/under line of 2.5.