Brewood Juniors U12 hosted Silverdale Albion U12 at the Pelsall Education Development Centre on 5th October 2025, with kick-off at 9:45am. In a lively 9-a-side league neutral match lasting 60 minutes plus added time, Brewood Juniors emerged victorious with a convincing 5-2 scoreline.
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 Tyler Broughton on the left. The midfield quartet consisted of Harry Johnson on the right, Isaac Sutheran and Jaxon Boulton centrally, and Harrison Szymanel on the left. Leading the line was striker Harry Bradley, positioned just ahead of the midfielders. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity through the back three, while the midfielders were expected to support both attack and defence, with the lone striker tasked with finishing chances created. The substitutes available for Brewood Juniors were George Dunne, Archie Greenaway, Carter Rafferty, and Robbie Hallam.
The match began with an early breakthrough for Brewood Juniors when an own goal from a Silverdale Albion player in the 10th minute put the hosts ahead. This early setback unsettled Silverdale Albion and gave Brewood Juniors a confidence boost.
Shortly after, Brewood Juniors made their first substitution at the 15th minute, with George Dunne replacing striker Harry Bradley. Two minutes later, Archie Greenaway came on for central midfielder Jaxon Boulton, signalling a tactical refresh in midfield.
The substitutions paid immediate dividends as Harrison Szymanel doubled Brewood Juniors’ lead in the 17th minute, finishing off a well-crafted assist from right midfielder Harry Johnson. This goal highlighted the effectiveness of the wide players in creating scoring opportunities.
Brewood Juniors continued to rotate their squad with Carter Rafferty replacing Harry Johnson in the 20th minute and Robbie Hallam coming on for left defender Tyler Broughton at the 21st minute. The changes did not disrupt the team’s rhythm, as just moments later, Carter Rafferty himself scored, assisted by Archie Greenaway, to extend the lead further.
The momentum remained firmly with Brewood Juniors as Harrison Szymanel struck again in the 23rd minute, this time assisted by central midfielder Isaac Sutheran. By this stage, the home side were firmly in control, leading 4-0 with just seven minutes remaining before half-time.
As the half drew to a close, Brewood Juniors made further adjustments. At the 30th minute mark, Isaac Sutheran was replaced by Jaxon Boulton, and a minute later, Tyler Broughton came on for central defender Samuel Jennings. Simultaneously, Harry Bradley returned to the pitch, substituting Jenson Jones, and shortly after, he replaced left midfielder Harrison Szymanel. These changes suggested a strategic shift to maintain energy and defensive balance going into the second half.
Silverdale Albion managed to pull a goal back in the 41st minute, offering a glimmer of hope as they sought to reduce the deficit before the break.
The second half began with a flurry of substitutions from Brewood Juniors. At half-time, Archie Greenaway made way for Harrison Szymanel, George Dunne was replaced by Samuel Jennings, and Jaxon Boulton was substituted by Isaac Sutheran. In quick succession, Jenson Jones returned to the field, taking the place of Harry Bradley, who had been active in the first half.
Silverdale Albion struck again in the 47th minute, narrowing the scoreline to 4-2 and injecting renewed urgency into the contest.
Brewood Juniors responded with further changes late in the match. At the 57th minute, Carter Rafferty was replaced by George Dunne, and Archie Greenaway came on for Harry Johnson. These fresh legs helped Brewood Juniors regain control.
In the 61st minute, Harrison Szymanel completed his hat-trick, finishing off a precise assist from Archie Greenaway to seal the emphatic 5-2 victory for Brewood Juniors.
Brewood Juniors’ tactical flexibility and effective use of substitutions played a crucial role in their commanding win. The 3-4-1 formation allowed them to dominate midfield and create numerous chances, with Harrison Szymanel’s clinical finishing proving decisive. Silverdale Albion showed resilience but ultimately could not stem the tide of Brewood Juniors’ attacking prowess on the day.
