Enfield Celtic 6 vs 4 Trim Celtic 2nds

On Friday 16 October 2026, Enfield Celtic hosted Trim Celtic 2nds at Flomax Park in a pulsating league encounter that kicked off at 7:45pm. The home side emerged victorious in a high-scoring 11-a-side contest, prevailing 6-4 after a frenetic 90 minutes plus injury time under the watchful eye of referee John Regan.

Enfield Celtic lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation that promised a balanced approach between defensive solidity and attacking flair. Sean Coyle guarded the goal, protected by a back four comprising Jack Campion at right back, Dylan Mcdonagh and Stephen Maher as central defenders, and Conor Geraghty on the left flank. The double pivot in midfield featured Evan Geraghty and Sean Mckeon, tasked with both shielding the defence and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, the creative trio operated with Cian Geraghty on the right wing, Ciaran Barker centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Tadhg Connolly on the left, all supporting lone striker Ciaran Gorman. The substitutes bench included Laoghaire Connolly, Sam Jordan, Jack Maher, Sean O'Shea, and Mark Steinmann, ready to influence the game as it unfolded.

The match burst into life in the 23rd minute when Sean Mckeon played a neat short pass to Ciaran Barker, who expertly finished from just inside the box with his right foot, giving Enfield Celtic an early lead. The home side’s attacking intent was clear, with Barker pulling the strings centrally and looking dangerous.

As the first half progressed, tensions rose with Trim Celtic 2nds applying pressure, but Enfield’s defence held firm. However, discipline became an issue for Enfield as Jack Campion received a yellow card in the 43rd minute for persistent infringements. Moments later, Campion redeemed himself by delivering a precise cross that found Ciaran Barker, who powered a header home to double the lead just before the break. The joy was short-lived for the visitors as Dylan Mcdonagh was also booked in the 44th minute for similar persistent fouling, signalling a physical and combative encounter.

The teams went into the interval with Enfield Celtic 2-0 up, but the game was far from settled.

Early in the second half, Enfield extended their advantage in the 53rd minute when Ciaran Gorman set up Cian Geraghty with a sharp short pass inside the box, allowing the right winger to slot home confidently with his right foot. The home side’s fluid attacking play was paying dividends.

Five minutes later, Tadhg Connolly swung in a corner that found Evan Geraghty at close range, who rose highest to head the ball into the net, making it 4-0 and seemingly putting the game beyond doubt.

Trim Celtic 2nds, however, were not finished and began to fight back, but Enfield’s defensive line remained resolute despite Conor Geraghty picking up a yellow card in the 68th minute for persistent infringements.

With the match entering its final quarter, Enfield made a series of tactical substitutions to maintain their momentum and manage the game. At the 73rd minute mark, Laoghaire Connolly replaced Cian Geraghty, while Sam Jordan came on for Ciaran Barker, freshening up the attacking midfield positions.

Further changes followed swiftly at 77 minutes, with Jack Maher coming on for Conor Geraghty and Sean O'Shea replacing Dylan Mcdonagh in defence, aiming to shore up the backline and inject energy.

Mark Steinmann was introduced in the 80th minute, taking over from striker Ciaran Gorman, signalling a shift in approach as Enfield sought to see out the match.

Discipline remained a concern late on as Jack Maher received a yellow card in the 88th minute for persistent infringements, followed by goalkeeper Sean Coyle also being booked in stoppage time for similar reasons.

Despite the flurry of cards and substitutions, Enfield Celtic held firm to secure a thrilling 6-4 victory over Trim Celtic 2nds in a match that showcased attacking verve and defensive resilience in equal measure.

Tadhg Connolly’s influential performance on the left wing earned him the Player of the Match accolade, as he contributed both creativity and defensive work rate throughout the contest.

This result keeps Enfield Celtic buoyant in the league as they demonstrated their ability to both score freely and withstand pressure in a captivating encounter at Flomax Park.