In a commanding display at Faversham Town Football Club on 3rd November 2024, Faversham Town KYL U13’s secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Sittingbourne Youth U13 Red in a league encounter. The match, which kicked off at 3:00pm, showcased Faversham's attacking prowess and solid defensive organisation, leaving their opponents struggling to keep pace throughout the contest.
Faversham Town lined up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, designed to provide both defensive stability and attacking width. Owen Ross took his position in goal, while a trio of defenders comprised Oskar Gurney on the right, Olivier DeLemos in the centre, and Connor Midgley on the left. Charlie Lyonette played a pivotal role as the holding midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. The midfield was bolstered by Ryan Cairns on the right, Vinnie Rule and CJ Jemmett centrally, and Asher Adisa on the left, providing support to the forward duo of Harrison Holbrook and River Faulkner.
The substitutes for Faversham included Timmy Adenji, Toby Lovell, Cass Cairns, and Liam Rich, who would all play their part in the match as the game unfolded.
The scoring opened in the 14th minute when Asher Adisa found the back of the net, giving Faversham an early lead. This goal set the tone for the match, as Faversham continued to dominate possession and create chances. Just six minutes later, a double substitution was made, with Timmy Adenji replacing Adisa and Toby Lovell coming on for Holbrook, as Faversham looked to maintain their momentum.
In the 24th minute, River Faulkner doubled the advantage, finishing off a well-crafted move with an assist from Ryan Cairns. This goal further demoralised the Sittingbourne side, who struggled to contain Faversham's attacking threats. Shortly after, in the 27th minute, Asher Adisa returned to the pitch, replacing Ryan Cairns, as Faversham sought to keep their attacking options fresh.
As the first half drew to a close, Faversham held a comfortable 2-0 lead, and the players headed into the break with their heads held high. The second half commenced with a substitution for Faversham, as Harrison Holbrook re-entered the fray, taking the place of Toby Lovell.
The scoring resumed just after the interval, with Timmy Adenji making an immediate impact by scoring in the 44th minute, extending Faversham's lead to 3-0. This goal was a testament to Faversham's relentless attacking play and their ability to capitalise on defensive lapses from Sittingbourne.
As the match progressed, Cass Cairns came on for Adenji at half-time, but it was Timmy Adenji who would soon return to the pitch in the 62nd minute, replacing Cass Cairns. The substitutions kept Faversham's energy levels high, and in the 63rd minute, Asher Adisa scored his second goal of the match, assisted by River Faulkner, bringing the score to 4-0.
The final substitution for Faversham saw Toby Lovell come back on for Harrison Holbrook in the 64th minute, as the team looked to maintain their dominance. The scoring was capped off in the dying moments of the match when CJ Jemmett converted a penalty in the 72nd minute, sealing a comprehensive 5-0 victory for Faversham Town.
Olivier DeLemos was instrumental in defence and was rightly awarded the Player of the Match for his commanding presence and leadership throughout the game. Faversham Town KYL U13’s will take great confidence from this performance as they continue their league campaign, while Sittingbourne Youth U13 Red will need to regroup and reassess after this heavy defeat.
