NDL FC 4-6 N5 FC — Gameweek 6 match report. Sam Fitzgerald (10 goals) leads NDL FC's attack. Game Changers: 3Play (4) & 1-on-1 (1). Read the full match report, player stats, table impact and head-to-head analysis.
Match Summary — NDL FC 4-6 N5 FC
Football took center stage at Baller Arena when NDL FC met N5 FC in a breathtaking goal-fest.
NDL FC came in occupying a coveted playoff spot at 1st, while N5 FC were desperate to crash the party. When the dust settled, it was N5 FC who emerged 4-6 victors. The Game Changer window — 3Play and 1-on-1 — proved pivotal, contributing 5 of the match’s 10 goals.
NDL FC form (before GW6): ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ (W-L-W-L-W)
N5 FC form (before GW6): ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ (L-L-L-W-L)
How the Match Unfolded
First Half
Barely a dozen minutes had passed when 3Play transformed the match into something altogether different — and the floodgates opened with 4 goals flying in, the crowd barely able to keep up with the relentless action. N5 FC held the upper hand at the break, having shown just enough quality to edge ahead in a closely-fought half.
Second Half
The second half resumed with all to play for, and at the 27-minute mark the 1-on-1 Game Changer cranked up the intensity once more — and it delivered 1 goal at just the right moment to breathe fresh life into the match. The final exchanges were fraught with tension. NDL FC threw everything forward in search of a route back, but N5 FC held their nerve, defending with grit and intelligence to protect what they had. The 10-goal spectacle was the kind of match that Baller League was built for — pure, unfiltered entertainment.
Goal Timeline
The goals arrived in a dramatic sequence that told the story of the match:
- 10′ — Amin Belaid (NDL FC) drew first blood
- 13′ — Joe Bennett (N5 FC) struck
- 13′ — Joe Bennett (N5 FC) struck
- 14′ — Michael Hill (N5 FC) scored
- 15′ — Solomon Baugh (NDL FC) struck
- 18′ — Sam Fitzgerald (NDL FC) converted
- 19′ — Josh Parker (NDL FC) netted
- 22′ — Sam Fitzgerald (NDL FC) found the target
- 23′ — Joe Bennett (N5 FC) converted
- 28′ — Michael Hill (N5 FC) scored
| Minute | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 10′ | Amin Belaid | NDL FC |
| 13′ | Joe Bennett | N5 FC |
| 13′ | Joe Bennett | N5 FC |
| 14′ | Michael Hill | N5 FC |
| 15′ | Solomon Baugh | NDL FC |
| 18′ | Sam Fitzgerald | NDL FC |
| 19′ | Josh Parker | NDL FC |
| 22′ | Sam Fitzgerald | NDL FC |
| 23′ | Joe Bennett | N5 FC |
| 28′ | Michael Hill | N5 FC |
Game Changer Impact — 3Play & 1-on-1
The Game Changer period left a genuine imprint on this fixture, with the 3Play and 1-on-1 activations generating 5 goals — 50% of the match’s total output.
The 3Play window was the more impactful, its 4 goals shifting the balance of the contest at a critical moment. Matches where the GC contributes this significantly tend to be remembered — the rule modifications force teams out of their comfort zones and into pure reactive mode, which is where the best (and worst) of Baller League football is often found.
| GC Activation | Type | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Half (12′) | 3Play | 4 |
| 2nd Half (27′) | 1-on-1 | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
Match Performers
NDL FC
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Belaid | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| Sam Fitzgerald | 1 | 0 | 8 | 25 |
| Josh Parker | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Solomon Baugh | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Dara Dada | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
N5 FC
Joe Bennett led the charge for N5 FC, his 3 goals a testament to the kind of ruthless finishing that makes him a nightmare for opposing defences.
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bennett | 3 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
| Michael Hill | 2 | 1 | 6 | 20 |
| Jezreel Davies | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| Ryan Tunnicliffe | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Key Players & Season Stats
NDL FC — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Fitzgerald | 10 | 4 | 13 |
| Dara Dada | 9 | 5 | 13 |
| Isaac Modi | 7 | 2 | 13 |
| Josh Parker | 7 | 3 | 9 |
| Kevin Weggen | 7 | 0 | 8 |
N5 FC — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hill | 19 | 6 | 11 |
| Joe Bennett | 15 | 3 | 11 |
| Jezreel Davies | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Mustapha Carayol | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Nile Ranger | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Key Attacking Threats
- Sam Fitzgerald — NDL FC’s talisman with 10 goals from 13 appearances and 4 assists. A reliable and consistent outlet who defences have learned to fear.
- Michael Hill — N5 FC’s leading marksman with 19 goals from 11 outings, plus 6 assists. A proven match-winner who carries N5 FC’s main goal threat game after game.
Season Context
With 5 gameweeks left in the regular season, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. NDL FC entered this match averaging 4.4 goals per game — a number that reflected their struggles in front of goal this campaign. N5 FC, by contrast, arrived with an average of 3.7 per outing — a figure that highlighted the work still to be done in the final third.
The league-wide average stood at 7.3 goals per game, a benchmark that underlined the high-octane nature of Baller League football.
Head-to-Head History
NDL FC and N5 FC had locked horns 1 time before this encounter, and the history books painted an intriguing picture. N5 FC held bragging rights with 1 win to NDL FC’s 0, and 0 stalemates between them.
| GW | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | NDL FC 1-3 N5 FC |
| H2H Stat | NDL FC | N5 FC |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Goals Scored | 1 | 3 |
Total head-to-head goals: 4 across all meetings.
Table Impact
NDL FC stayed at 1st, n5 fc climbed to 9th.
| Team | Before GW6 | After GW6 |
|---|---|---|
| NDL FC | 1st | 1st |
| N5 FC | 11th | 9th |
Match Stats at a Glance
| Stat | NDL FC | N5 FC |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 6 |
| GC Goals | 5 | 5 |
| GC 1st Half (3Play) | 4 | 4 |
| GC 2nd Half (1-on-1) | 1 | 1 |
Match Facts
- A 10-goal thriller that lived up to every pre-match expectation
- 5 of 10 goals (50%) came during Game Changer activations
- Sam Fitzgerald continues to lead NDL FC with 10 goals — firmly among the league’s elite marksmen
- Michael Hill heads N5 FC’s scoring charts with 19 goals, a tally any forward would be proud of
What’s Next
NDL FC
Their next fixture is yet to be confirmed — check back for the Gameweek 11 schedule.
N5 FC
Their next fixture is yet to be confirmed — check back for the Gameweek 11 schedule.
All stats via Baller League UK Hub. Match reports auto-generated from official data.
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