The opening phase of the Premier League has produced a familiar pattern with one unfamiliar detail: Northbridge United at the top of it.
Eastvale City remain the side most observers had tipped to lead the division, and Southport Rovers have been the hardest to watch. Westfield Athletic, by contrast, are in danger of losing ground to teams with far less ambition.
What the numbers say
Goals scored and goals conceded both favour the top two. The interesting column is expected goals, which slightly flatters Westfield — a pattern that tends not to last.