Faversham Town KYL U13’s hosted Whitstable Town FC Youth U13 KYL at Faversham Town Football Club on 19 January 2025, with kick-off at 3:00pm. The match ended in a resounding 5-0 victory for the home side, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the contest.
Faversham Town lined up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking movements. Owen Ross took his place in goal, shielded by a trio of defenders: Oskar Gurney on the right, Olivier DeLemos centrally, and Freddie Critcher on the left. In front of them, Charlie Lyonette operated as the holding midfielder. The midfield was bolstered by Ryan Cairns on the right, Vinnie Rule and CJ Jemmett in central roles, and Timmy Adenji on the left, all supporting the forward duo of River Faulkner and Toby Lovell.
The substitutes for Faversham Town included Cass Cairns and Bobby Davin, who would be called upon to make an impact as the match progressed.
The home side wasted no time in asserting their dominance, with Toby Lovell opening the scoring in just the fifth minute. A well-executed corner from Vinnie Rule found Lovell, who made no mistake in converting the opportunity. This early goal set the tone for Faversham's attacking intent.
In the 19th minute, Faversham were forced into an early substitution as River Faulkner was replaced by Cass Cairns due to injury. This did not deter their momentum, and just a minute later, Charlie Lyonette doubled the lead with a stunning long-range strike, assisted by Freddie Critcher. The home side went into half-time with a comfortable 2-0 advantage, having controlled the game effectively.
As the second half commenced, Faversham made a change, bringing River Faulkner back on for Toby Lovell. Shortly thereafter, Toby Lovell returned for Vinnie Rule after picking up an injury in the 39th minute. As Faversham continued to adapt to the challenges posed by their opponents, a tactical change introduced Bobby Davin in the 48th minute replacing Timmy Adenji.
The second half saw Faversham maintain their attacking momentum, and in the 51st minute, Toby Lovell found the net again, this time with an assist from River Faulkner, extending the lead to 3-0. Ryan Cairns then added to the tally in the 54th minute with a spectacular direct free-kick from outside the box, showcasing his set-piece prowess.
Lovell was not finished yet, as he scored his third goal of the match in the 59th minute, with Ryan Cairns providing the assist, bringing the score to 5-0. The relentless Faversham attack left Whitstable Town struggling to cope with the onslaught.
In the 65th minute, Timmy Adenji returned to the fray, replacing Ryan Cairns, as Faversham looked to manage their lead and maintain their defensive shape. The match concluded with Faversham Town KYL U13’s celebrating a comprehensive victory, with Toby Lovell earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his outstanding performance, netting a hat-trick and contributing significantly to his team's success.
