On 28 September 2025, Bury Town Wolves U11 welcomed Clare Town Lions Youth F.C. U11 to their home ground for a 9-a-side league encounter kicking off at 10:30am. The Wolves delivered a commanding performance, running out comfortable 9-0 victors after a relentless display of attacking football and solid defending throughout the 60-minute match.
Bury Town Wolves lined up in a 3-4-1 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Bryce Eby on the right, Freddie Harrison centrally, and Jacob Hewitt on the left. Their midfield quartet consisted of Micheal Morrison on the right, Archie Ward and Max Clark centrally, and George Austin on the left, with Frankie Viccars playing as the lone striker upfront. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity through the back three, control in midfield with four players supporting both defence and attack, and a focal point in attack to spearhead goal-scoring opportunities. The substitutes named were Leo Chowles and Bryan Isokpehi, ready to inject fresh legs as the match progressed.
From the very first minute, Bury Town Wolves showed defensive alertness as Freddie Harrison intercepted an early Clare Town Lions move. Archie Ward quickly followed with another interception, immediately turning defence into attack with a clever flick pass. The Wolves’ attacking intent was evident early on, with Frankie Viccars attempting a high shot in the second minute, narrowly missing the target. George Austin also tested the opposition goalkeeper soon after, though his effort was saved.
Defensively, the Wolves were rock solid. Jacob Hewitt and Bryce Eby combined well to thwart Clare Town’s advances with interceptions and tackles in quick succession. Frankie Viccars contributed creatively too, providing a flick pass that kept the Lions’ defence on their toes. Freddie Harrison and Archie Ward continued to dominate defensively, intercepting passes and clearing danger efficiently.
The breakthrough came in the fifth minute when Micheal Morrison found the net with a composed finish inside the box, rewarding the Wolves’ early pressure. The defence remained resolute, with Max Clark and Bryce Eby clearing threats and intercepting passes to maintain control. Max Clark’s wide shot in the fifth minute showed the Wolves’ willingness to test the goalkeeper from distance.
Throughout the opening ten minutes, the Wolves’ midfielders Archie Ward and Max Clark orchestrated play with flicks and long passes, linking well with the forward line. Defenders Bryce Eby and Freddie Harrison were relentless, combining tackles, headers, and interceptions to deny any Lions’ chances. The Wolves’ attacking play was relentless, with Frankie Viccars firing a saved shot in the ninth minute and Archie Ward intercepting and launching attacks.
Bryce Eby’s defensive header and Freddie Harrison’s multiple interceptions around the tenth minute kept the Lions at bay. Max Clark’s tackle and Freddie Harrison’s repeated defensive interventions highlighted the Wolves’ dominance in midfield and defence. Archie Ward’s flick pass in the eleventh minute set up further attacking moves, while goalkeeper Reece Moors made a crucial tackle to stop a Lions’ threat in the twelfth minute.
The Wolves continued to press, with Max Clark delivering a long pass and Freddie Harrison contributing a flick pass to maintain momentum. Frankie Viccars’ wide shot in the fourteenth minute and Micheal Morrison’s flick passes demonstrated the fluidity of the Wolves’ attacking play. The Wolves’ pressure paid off again in the eighteenth minute when Frankie Viccars scored inside the box following a well-constructed move.
Reece Moors cleared danger expertly in the nineteenth minute, and Freddie Harrison’s tackle in the twentieth minute helped maintain the Wolves’ grip on the game. Max Clark’s header further disrupted Lions’ attacks, while Freddie Harrison’s wide shot in the twenty-first minute showed the Wolves’ attacking threat from defence. Leo Chowles, introduced as a substitute for George Austin in the seventeenth minute, quickly made his presence felt with a flick pass and a saved attempt in the twenty-second minute.
Bryan Isokpehi also came on for Jacob Hewitt at the same time and contributed defensively with interceptions. The Wolves’ defensive discipline was evident as Bryce Eby and Max Clark combined tackles and clearances to keep the Lions scoreless. Archie Ward’s flick passes and interceptions continued to fuel attacks, while Frankie Viccars remained a constant threat with flick passes and attempts on goal.
The first half concluded with the Wolves firmly in control, leading comfortably and having created numerous chances. At half-time, the scoreline reflected their dominance with multiple goals and a clean sheet.
Early in the second half, the Wolves made further substitutions, bringing back Jacob Hewitt for Freddie Harrison and George Austin for Max Clark, maintaining their tactical shape. Leo Chowles and Bryan Isokpehi continued to impress, contributing interceptions and tackles to stifle the Lions’ efforts. Archie Ward’s flick passes and Jacob Hewitt’s interceptions kept the Wolves’ attacking momentum flowing.
The Wolves’ attacking line remained potent, with Frankie Viccars repeatedly testing the goalkeeper, though some attempts were saved or went wide. Defensive solidity was maintained by Bryan Isokpehi and Jacob Hewitt, who made crucial interceptions and tackles to prevent any Lions’ breakthroughs.
In the forty-third minute, Bryan Isokpehi scored inside the box, adding to the Wolves’ growing tally. Archie Ward’s flick pass and Reece Moors’ safe hands ensured the Lions remained frustrated. Leo Chowles continued to threaten with flick passes and attempts, one of which resulted in a goal in the forty-sixth minute, assisted by Frankie Viccars’ long pass.
The Wolves quickly doubled their advantage in quick succession as George Austin scored from outside the area, again set up by Frankie Viccars. Freddie Harrison then converted a corner delivered by George Austin to extend the lead further. Shortly after, Freddie Harrison replaced Bryce Eby, reinforcing the defensive line.
The Wolves’ defensive discipline remained impeccable, with Archie Ward and Jacob Hewitt intercepting and tackling effectively. Archie Ward’s attempts on goal and Leo Chowles’ interceptions kept the pressure on the Lions. Bryan Isokpehi’s wide attempt and Jacob Hewitt’s flick pass in the fifty-first minute continued to fuel the Wolves’ attacking play.
George Austin’s high shot in the fifty-second minute and Freddie Harrison’s interceptions demonstrated the Wolves’ control in midfield. Max Clark scored inside the box in the fifty-third minute, assisted by Bryan Isokpehi, further extending the lead. Archie Ward’s long pass and Leo Chowles’ interceptions maintained the Wolves’ dominance.
The final stages saw Jacob Hewitt, George Austin, and Leo Chowles all involved in defensive actions, interceptions, and flick passes, ensuring the Lions had no foothold in the game. Frankie Viccars scored again inside the box in the fifty-eighth minute, showcasing his clinical finishing.
Freddie Harrison’s flick pass and Reece Moors’ interception in the closing minutes kept the clean sheet intact. George Austin capped off the scoring with a solo goal in the sixtieth minute, sealing a comprehensive 9-0 victory for Bury Town Wolves.
This emphatic win was built on a foundation of disciplined defending, creative midfield play, and clinical finishing. The Wolves’ tactical 3-4-1 formation allowed them to control the game from back to front, with every player contributing both defensively and offensively. The substitutes Leo Chowles and Bryan Isokpehi made significant impacts after coming on, while Reece Moors was assured in goal throughout.
Bury Town Wolves U11 will take great confidence from this dominant display as they continue their league campaign.
