Brewood Juniors U12 travelled to Silverdale Football Club’s 9v9 Pitch 2 on 21 September 2025 for an early morning league encounter against Walsall Phoenix Phantoms U12, kicking off promptly at 9:00am. The away side emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline, thanks to a commanding performance that saw them control much of the match and secure all three points.
Brewood Juniors lined up in a 3-4-1 formation, deploying a solid back three of Jenson Jones at right defender, Samuel Jennings centrally, and Robbie Hallam on the left. This defensive trio was tasked with maintaining a disciplined shape and repelling the opposition’s attacks. In midfield, George Dunne operated on the right flank, Isaac Sutheran and Jaxon Boulton occupied the central midfield roles, while Harrison Szymanel took up the left midfield position. Up front, Harry Johnson led the line as the lone striker, supported by the midfielders pushing forward. Elliot Loach guarded the goal, providing a reliable last line of defence. The substitutes available for Brewood Juniors were Archie Greenaway and Harry Bradley.
The match began with Brewood Juniors asserting early dominance. Within eight minutes, the visitors took the lead when Jenson Jones delivered a precise assist from the right side, finding Harrison Szymanel who expertly finished to open the scoring. This early goal set the tone for the rest of the game, with Brewood Juniors maintaining control and dictating the tempo.
At the 20-minute mark, the first substitution saw Archie Greenaway replace Isaac Sutheran in central midfield, a tactical move aimed at freshening up the middle of the park. Ten minutes later, just before the half-time whistle, Harry Bradley came on for the influential left midfielder Harrison Szymanel, who had already made a significant impact.
The half-time interval arrived with Brewood Juniors holding a slender 1-0 advantage. During the break, the coaching staff made swift adjustments, and the second half began with further changes. Isaac Sutheran was reintroduced to the side, replacing right defender Jenson Jones at 39 minutes, while Harrison Szymanel returned to the pitch at 40 minutes, taking over from right midfielder George Dunne. These substitutions revitalised the team’s dynamics on the flanks and in midfield.
Brewood Juniors extended their lead in the 44th minute when Archie Greenaway, who had come on earlier, provided a well-timed assist to Harrison Szymanel. The left midfielder once again demonstrated his clinical finishing by doubling the visitors’ advantage just before the break in play. This goal effectively put the game beyond Walsall Phoenix Phantoms’ reach.
As the match progressed into the final quarter, further changes were made to manage the squad’s energy and maintain control. At 54 minutes, Jenson Jones returned to the field, replacing central midfielder Jaxon Boulton, while George Dunne came back on for striker Harry Johnson. These substitutions allowed Brewood Juniors to shore up their defensive options and refresh their attacking impetus.
Throughout the 60 minutes plus added time, Brewood Juniors maintained a disciplined and organised performance, with goalkeeper Elliot Loach commanding his area confidently and the defensive trio thwarting numerous attempts from Walsall Phoenix Phantoms. The midfield worked tirelessly to link defence and attack, while the forwards capitalised on their chances.
Harrison Szymanel was deservedly named player of the match after his two-goal contribution and tireless work down the left flank. His early strike and late finish proved decisive in securing the clean sheet and vital league points for Brewood Juniors U12.
