Greenock HSFP Black hosted OLM Utd at Battery Park on 13 September 2025, with an early 10:00am kick-off in a league fixture that saw the home side triumph 2-1 after a fiercely contested 80 minutes plus added time. The match was officiated by referee Michael Kelly, who oversaw a game packed with goals, substitutions, and disciplinary action.
Greenock HSFP Black lined up in a classic 4-3-3 formation, deploying Ethan Kennedy in goal behind a back four of Ben O'Brien at right back, Lyle Buchan and Jay Kane as central defenders, and Robert Miller on the left. The midfield trio consisted of Sam Lyons on the right, Ashton Kerr centrally, and Murewa Seun-Oremade on the left, tasked with both defensive cover and creative support. Up front, the attacking trio featured Dylan McAllister on the right wing, Kaiden McKinnon leading the line as striker, and Ethan Lynch operating on the left. The substitutes available were Zack Weston, Kieran Boyd, and Taylor Carson.
The game burst into life early on when Ashton Kerr opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a remarkable goal directly from a corner kick, curling the ball in with his right foot to give Greenock HSFP Black the lead. Just five minutes later, a flurry of substitutions dramatically reshaped the team’s dynamics: Zack Weston replaced Ethan Lynch, Kieran Boyd came on for Murewa Seun-Oremade, and Taylor Carson took over from Ben O'Brien, all within the 20th minute.
Despite the early advantage, Greenock HSFP Black faced a setback when Kaiden McKinnon missed a penalty in the 25th minute, his effort saved by the opposition goalkeeper. However, McKinnon redeemed himself ten minutes later, converting a left-footed finish from a short pass by Ashton Kerr to double the home side’s lead in the 35th minute.
The visitors pulled one back in the 38th minute through an own goal, a misfortune that reduced the deficit to 2-1 and set up a tense finale to the first half. The half concluded at the 40-minute mark with Greenock HSFP Black still holding a narrow advantage.
The second half began with further tactical changes as Taylor Carson replaced Robert Miller at left back, Ethan Lynch returned to the pitch for Dylan McAllister on the right wing, and Murewa Seun-Oremade came back on for Ashton Kerr in midfield, all occurring immediately after the break.
Greenock HSFP Black’s Lyle Buchan stepped up to take a penalty in the 50th minute but was denied by a fine save, keeping the scoreline at 2-1. The match then took a fiery turn in the 55th minute when both Zack Weston and an OLM Utd player were shown red cards for violent conduct, reducing both teams to ten men and intensifying the contest.
Further substitutions followed with Ashton Kerr returning to midfield for Murewa Seun-Oremade and Robert Miller coming back on for Taylor Carson at left back in the 60th minute. Dylan McAllister was also reintroduced on the right wing, replacing Kaiden McKinnon five minutes later.
Despite the numerical disadvantage and the high stakes, Greenock HSFP Black managed to hold on to their lead, with goalkeeper Ethan Kennedy and the defensive unit standing firm under pressure. Ashton Kerr’s influential performance throughout the match earned him the player of the match accolade, highlighted by his opening goal and assist for the second.
In a match marked by early brilliance, tactical reshuffles, missed opportunities, and disciplinary drama, Greenock HSFP Black secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over OLM Utd at Battery Park, boosting their league campaign with a memorable home win.
