Brewood Juniors U12 welcomed AFC Fradley Napier Lions U12 to Aldridge Airport Recreation Ground Pitch 1 on the morning of 14 September 2025 for a 9-a-side league encounter that kicked off promptly at 8:30am. The match unfolded over 60 minutes plus added time, with Brewood Juniors emerging victorious by a narrow 2-1 margin.
Brewood Juniors lined up in a 3-4-1 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Jenson Jones on the right, Samuel Jennings centrally, and Robbie Hallam on the left. The midfield quartet consisted of George Dunne on the right wing, Archie Greenaway and Jaxon Boulton occupying central midfield roles, and Harrison Szymanel on the left. Up front, Harry Johnson led the line as the lone striker. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity through the back three while maintaining width and creativity in midfield, with the central midfielders expected to link play and support both defence and attack. The substitutes named for Brewood Juniors were Isaac Sutheran, Carter Rafferty, Harry Bradley, and Tyler Broughton.
The match burst into life almost immediately as Brewood Juniors took the lead in the second minute. Jaxon Boulton, operating from a central midfield position, found the net early on to give his side an encouraging start. However, the visitors responded well and managed to equalise in the 13th minute, restoring parity and setting up a competitive contest.
Brewood Juniors made their first changes shortly after the quarter-hour mark. At 21 minutes, Isaac Sutheran replaced the goal scorer Jaxon Boulton, while a minute later Carter Rafferty came on for right defender Jenson Jones. These early substitutions hinted at tactical adjustments or managing player fitness in the brisk morning conditions.
The hosts regained the lead in the 25th minute through Archie Greenaway, who capitalised on an assist from left midfielder Harrison Szymanel. This goal was a testament to the midfield’s ability to combine effectively and break down the opposition’s defence. Immediately following this goal, Harrison Szymanel was substituted off for Harry Bradley, signalling a swift tactical switch.
Five minutes later, Tyler Broughton replaced Archie Greenaway, and the half was soon brought to a close at the 30-minute mark. The first half had been a lively affair with three goals and multiple substitutions, reflecting the intensity and fluidity of the contest.
The second half began with further changes as Jaxon Boulton returned to the pitch, replacing right midfielder George Dunne at 31 minutes. Brewood Juniors continued to rotate their squad, with Jenson Jones coming back on for central defender Samuel Jennings at 44 minutes, and Harrison Szymanel returning to replace left defender Robbie Hallam at the same time. These switches suggested a reshuffling of defensive and midfield roles to maintain balance and energy.
In the 53rd minute, George Dunne was reintroduced, this time taking the place of striker Harry Johnson, indicating a shift in attacking options. Shortly after, Archie Greenaway came back on for Isaac Sutheran at 56 minutes, while Robbie Hallam returned to the left-back position, replacing Jenson Jones. The final substitution saw Samuel Jennings come on for Carter Rafferty at 59 minutes, rounding off a match marked by frequent personnel changes.
Despite the numerous substitutions and tactical tweaks, Brewood Juniors held firm to their slender advantage. Robbie Hallam’s return to the defence proved crucial, as he was named player of the match for his influential performances at left back, combining defensive resilience with attacking support.
In a tightly contested league fixture played at a neutral venue, Brewood Juniors U12 demonstrated composure and adaptability to secure a 2-1 victory over AFC Fradley Napier Lions U12. The early goal from Boulton and the decisive strike from Greenaway, assisted by Szymanel, proved enough to claim all three points in this competitive encounter.
