Enfield Celtic Edge Thrilling 5-4 Win At Flomax Park
⚽ Result
BJD Celtic 4
Enfield Celtic 5
🏆 Competition
NEFL DIVISION 1 Superior Racking & Shelving D1
Away league match
📅 When
Friday, 15 May 2026
📍 Venue
flomax park (Away)
Enfield Celtic travelled to Flomax Park on 15 May 2026 to face BJD Celtic in a pulsating league away fixture that kicked off at 8:00pm. The match delivered nine goals in total, with Enfield Celtic emerging victorious by a narrow 5-4 margin after a frenetic 90 minutes plus injury time.
Enfield Celtic lined up in a classic 4-3-3 formation, deploying Sean Coyle in goal to marshal the defence. The back four consisted of Jack Maher at right back, Philly Keating and Sean O’Shea as central defenders, and Conor Geraghty operating on the left flank. In midfield, Dan Carolan took up the right midfield role, Evan Geraghty held the central midfield position, while Stephen Maher occupied the left midfield berth. Up front, the attacking trio featured Cian Geraghty on the right wing, Tadhg Connolly as the central striker, and Sean Mckeon on the left wing. The substitutes available for tactical or injury changes were Jack Campion, Stewart Murnane, Sean Mcphilips, and Sean Kearney.
From the outset, BJD Celtic made a bright start, breaking the deadlock in the 9th minute to take an early lead. They doubled their advantage on 22 minutes, putting Enfield Celtic under significant pressure. The home side’s defence was tested repeatedly, with Enfield’s backline and goalkeeper Sean Coyle having to remain alert.
As the first half progressed, Enfield Celtic began to find their rhythm. Just before the interval, in the 44th minute, Tadhg Connolly pulled one back with a composed finish inside the box, expertly assisted by Sean Mckeon’s short pass. This goal injected belief into the visitors as the half-time whistle blew with the scoreline at 2-1 in favour of BJD Celtic.
The second half burst into life immediately. Enfield Celtic struck early through Cian Geraghty, who netted from close range inside the box in the 52nd minute, following a neat short pass from Connolly. However, BJD Celtic responded instantly, restoring their two-goal cushion also in the 52nd minute, making it 3-2.
The match’s intensity escalated further when Dan Carolan received a yellow card in the 56th minute for persistent infringements, signalling the physical nature of the contest. BJD Celtic extended their lead once more in the 62nd minute, putting Enfield Celtic on the back foot once again.
In response, Enfield Celtic made a tactical substitution in the 66th minute, bringing on Jack Campion to replace Jack Maher at right back, aiming to shore up the defence and add fresh legs.
The visitors then mounted a remarkable comeback. In the 73rd minute, Tadhg Connolly unleashed a stunning long-range strike with his right foot, assisted by a header from Sean O’Shea, to level the scores at 4-4. Just a minute later, Stephen Maher capitalised on a precise cross from Dan Carolan to slot home from close range inside the box, giving Enfield Celtic their first lead of the evening.
Enfield Celtic continued to press, and in the 84th minute, Cian Geraghty scored his second goal of the night, finishing inside the box from a close-range cross delivered by Connolly. This goal extended their advantage to 5-4.
Shortly after, Sean Coyle was shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour in the 84th minute, reflecting the mounting tension in the closing stages. Enfield Celtic made another tactical change at the same time, with Stewart Murnane replacing Philly Keating in defence.
The visitors were forced into further changes due to injury when Sean Mcphilips came on for Conor Geraghty in the 86th minute. Stewart Murnane then received a yellow card in the 88th minute for persistent infringements, underscoring the physical battle throughout the match.
In the 89th minute, Enfield Celtic made their final substitution, bringing on Sean Kearney for Cian Geraghty in a tactical move to see out the remaining minutes.
Ultimately, Enfield Celtic held on to secure a thrilling 5-4 victory in a match that showcased attacking verve, defensive resilience, and tactical adaptability. Tadhg Connolly was deservedly named player of the match for his pivotal role, scoring twice and assisting multiple goals to inspire his side’s remarkable comeback.
