Basingstoke Town FC 2 vs 1 PDC Youth FC (Colts)

Basingstoke Town FC hosted PDC Youth FC (Colts) at Stoneham Lane Football Complex 1G on 10 January 2026, with kick-off at 2:15pm in a 7-a-side league encounter. The match lasted 51 minutes plus added time, concluding with a narrow 2-1 victory for Basingstoke Town.

Basingstoke Town lined up in a 2-3-1 formation, deploying two central defenders, three midfielders across the left, central, and right channels, and a lone striker upfront. Elliot Munt guarded the goal, flanked by Albert Ingram and Franko De’ath as central defenders tasked with maintaining a solid defensive line. The midfield trio consisted of Mo Kourouma on the left, Jasper Crane centrally, and Louie Vincent on the right, expected to link defence and attack while providing width and creativity. Leading the line was Blake Munt, the focal point of the attack charged with finishing chances. Cameron Barr was named among the substitutes.

The match began with Basingstoke asserting early dominance. In the 7th minute, Blake Munt opened the scoring with a stunning direct free-kick, bending the ball past the goalkeeper to give the hosts an early lead. This set the tone for a competitive encounter.

At 18 minutes, Basingstoke made their first substitution as Cameron Barr replaced right midfielder Louie Vincent, injecting fresh legs into the midfield. The half continued with both sides vying for control, but Basingstoke’s shape and pressing kept PDC Youth at bay.

Half-time arrived at 25.5 minutes with Basingstoke holding a slender 1-0 advantage. Shortly after the break, at 28 minutes, Louie Vincent returned to the field, replacing left midfielder Mo Kourouma, signalling a tactical tweak to regain midfield balance.

Basingstoke extended their lead in the 33rd minute when substitute Cameron Barr capitalised on a precise assist from central midfielder Jasper Crane to slot home from inside the box. This goal underlined the effectiveness of Basingstoke’s midfield creativity and the impact of their substitutions.

Further changes followed as Mo Kourouma came back on for striker Blake Munt at 35 minutes, shifting attacking responsibilities. Seven minutes later, Blake Munt returned to the pitch, replacing Jasper Crane in midfield, ensuring the team maintained attacking impetus.

PDC Youth responded late in the second half, pulling a goal back in the 44th minute to set up a tense finale. Basingstoke made their final substitution at 48 minutes, with Jasper Crane returning to replace Cameron Barr, reinforcing midfield as the clock wound down.

Despite PDC Youth’s late pressure, Basingstoke held firm to secure a 2-1 victory in this tightly contested 7-a-side league match. The tactical flexibility and timely substitutions proved decisive in maintaining their advantage at Stoneham Lane.