Bury Town Wolves U11 hosted Long Melford Youth F.C. U11 at their home ground on 21 September 2025, with kick-off at 11:30am in a 9-a-side league fixture. The match lasted 60 minutes plus added time, culminating in an impressive 7-3 win for Bury Town Wolves.
The Wolves lined up in a 3-4-1 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Bryce Eby on the right, Freddie Harrison centrally, and Eric Nevill on the left. Their midfield consisted of four players: Bryan Isokpehi on the right, Frankie Viccars and Max Clark centrally, and Micheal Morrison on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supporting the attack. Leading the line was striker Leo Chowles, positioned just ahead of the midfielders to spearhead offensive efforts. Reece Moors guarded the goal as goalkeeper. The substitutes named were George Austin, Bailey Messenger, Jacob Hewitt, and Archie Ward.
From the outset, Freddie Harrison made an early interception in the first minute, setting the tone for a robust defensive display. Bryan Isokpehi followed with a crucial tackle in the second minute, while Leo Chowles tested the opposition keeper with an early shot that was saved. Eric Nevill quickly joined the defensive efforts with an interception in the third minute.
The Wolves opened the scoring in the fourth minute when Leo Chowles capitalised on an assist from Micheal Morrison, slotting the ball inside the box with his right foot. Morrison himself was active defensively, intercepting an opponent’s pass moments later. Leo Chowles also blocked an attempt in the fifth minute, though Long Melford responded swiftly with a goal of their own, levelling the score.
Despite this, Bury Town Wolves maintained pressure. Bryan Isokpehi intercepted a pass at seven minutes but was unable to prevent the opposition’s threat. Freddie Harrison was alert with another interception shortly after. The Wolves regained the lead in the eighth minute when Isokpehi scored from inside the box, assisted by Frankie Viccars. Viccars then had a shot saved, and Isokpehi made another vital tackle in the same minute. Defenders Bryce Eby and Max Clark contributed with clearances and blocks in the following minutes, helping to repel Long Melford’s advances.
The defensive resilience continued with further tackles and interceptions from Bryan Isokpehi, Bryce Eby, and Eric Nevill between the 12th and 19th minutes. Bryce Eby also attempted a shot that was saved at 13 minutes. Micheal Morrison provided a long key pass at 13 minutes, followed by a saved attempt at 14 minutes. Freddie Harrison hit the crossbar with a shot shortly after, demonstrating Wolves’ attacking threat. Both Frankie Viccars and Freddie Harrison had further attempts saved in quick succession.
Eric Nevill intercepted twice between the 15th and 16th minutes, while Freddie Harrison continued to thwart opposition attacks with interceptions and a long pass at 17 minutes. Bryce Eby remained busy with interceptions and blocks at 18 and 20 minutes.
Leo Chowles extended the lead at 21 minutes with a goal, but this moment also saw a flurry of substitutions for Bury Town Wolves: Bailey Messenger replaced Eric Nevill, George Austin came on for Frankie Viccars, Jacob Hewitt took over from Bryan Isokpehi, and Archie Ward replaced Freddie Harrison. Despite the changes, Micheal Morrison continued to test the keeper with a saved shot at 22 minutes.
Max Clark intercepted at 23 minutes, and Archie Ward provided a long key pass at 24 minutes. Jacob Hewitt blocked an attempt at 25 minutes, while Max Clark hit the post with a shot at 26 minutes. Morrison intercepted at 26 minutes and then delivered a flick pass at 27 minutes. Bryce Eby was instrumental in defence with interceptions and blocks at 27 minutes.
Goalkeeper Reece Moors made a confident catch at 28 minutes, shortly before Jacob Hewitt scored inside the box to increase the Wolves’ advantage. George Austin followed with a long pass at 29 minutes, and both Archie Ward and George Austin blocked opposition efforts. Half-time arrived with Bury Town Wolves comfortably ahead.
The second half saw George Austin flick a key pass at 31 minutes, and Micheal Morrison’s shot was saved at 32 minutes. Archie Ward continued his creative play with flick passes at 33 and 34 minutes, while Morrison also contributed a flick pass at 34 minutes. Leo Chowles had another shot saved at 34 minutes, and George Austin made a crucial tackle shortly after.
Reece Moors was alert with a catch at 35 minutes and an interception at 36 minutes. Bailey Messenger and Archie Ward combined with long passes and flicks around 37 minutes. Max Clark and Bailey Messenger intercepted at 38 minutes, and Moors produced a full-stretch save at 39 minutes. Archie Ward made a vital tackle at 40 minutes.
Further substitutions saw Frankie Viccars return to the field for Leo Chowles at 41 minutes, Freddie Harrison replaced Bryce Eby at 42 minutes, Eric Nevill came on for Max Clark also at 42 minutes, and Bryan Isokpehi replaced Bryce Eby again at 44 minutes. Frankie Viccars hit the crossbar at 45 minutes, and Bryan Isokpehi’s attempt went wide at 45 minutes. George Austin had a shot saved at 46 minutes.
Freddie Harrison intercepted at 47 minutes, and George Austin’s shot went wide at 49 minutes. Jacob Hewitt flicked a key pass at 50 minutes, with Harrison intercepting and then delivering a long pass at 51 minutes. George Austin had two attempts at 51 minutes, one saved and one wide. George Austin intercepted at 52 minutes before scoring from inside the box, assisted by Archie Ward.
Bailey Messenger intercepted at 53 minutes, and Jacob Hewitt provided another flick pass. Moors caught a shot at 54 minutes, and Messenger cleared the ball at 55 minutes. Long Melford scored twice in quick succession at 55 minutes, narrowing the gap. Bryan Isokpehi intercepted at 57 minutes.
An own goal by a Long Melford player at 59 minutes, assisted by George Austin, restored the Wolves’ comfortable lead. Frankie Viccars and Archie Ward exchanged flick passes at 60 minutes, maintaining attacking momentum. Freddie Harrison’s wide attempt came at 61 minutes, before George Austin scored again inside the box at 62 minutes, assisted by Eric Nevill.
Bury Town Wolves U11’s dominant performance combined disciplined defending, creative midfield play, and clinical finishing to secure a 7-3 victory over Long Melford Youth F.C. U11. The Wolves showcased depth and resilience, with key contributions from both starters and substitutes throughout the contest.
