Lads Club Juniors U12 Held To Goalless Draw At Wellington Playing Fields
⚽ Result
Wellington Youth U12 Junio 0
Lads Club Juniors U12 0
🏆 Competition
Herefordshire Junior Football League Sponsored by Apprenticeships with HWGTA Mea Via - Pasta Bar U12
Away league match
📅 When
Sunday, 22 March 2026
📍 Venue
Wellington Playing Fields #3 (Away)
Lads Club Juniors U12 travelled to Wellington on 22 March 2026 for a 10:30am kick-off in a 9-a-side league encounter against Wellington Youth U12 Juniors. The match lasted 60 minutes plus added time and ended in a 0-0 stalemate, with both sides unable to break the deadlock in a tightly contested affair witnessed by 26 spectators.
Deploying a 3-4-1 formation, Lads Club Juniors lined up with Lucas Price in goal, protected by a back three of Charlie Arnold at right defender, Archie Rigby centrally, and Louis Howells on the left. The midfield quartet consisted of Thomi Scoular on the right, Zayn Prosser and Flyn Watkins occupying the central midfield roles, and Joseph Lee operating on the left flank. Leading the line was striker Oscar Jones, positioned just ahead of the midfield to spearhead attacks. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity through the three defenders while allowing the midfielders to support both defence and attack, with Joseph Lee and Thomi Scoular expected to supply width and service to Oscar Jones. The substitutes available were Charlie Clueit, Finn Jones, and Chase Bracegirdle.
The match began with an early test for Lads Club Juniors’ goalkeeper Lucas Price, who produced a full-stretch save in the third minute to deny Wellington Youth an opening goal. Shortly after, Thomi Scoular attempted a shot at goal in the sixth minute but saw his effort drift wide. Defensively, Charlie Arnold was quick to respond with a well-timed tackle a minute later, while Louis Howells cleared danger in the ninth minute. Archie Rigby intercepted a promising Wellington Youth attack in the tenth minute, preventing a clear chance.
Lads Club Juniors sought to respond going forward, with Zayn Prosser firing a free kick over the bar in the twelfth minute. Charlie Arnold again demonstrated his defensive prowess with another tackle in the same minute. The first substitution came swiftly as Charlie Clueit replaced Charlie Arnold in the thirteenth minute, followed by Finn Jones coming on for Flyn Watkins a minute later. Oscar Jones was also withdrawn in the fifteenth minute, making way for Chase Bracegirdle.
The Lads Club Juniors’ attacking efforts intensified as Joseph Lee’s shot was saved in the sixteenth minute, immediately followed by Finn Jones hitting the crossbar with a powerful attempt. A late tackle from behind earnt a Wellington midfielder a yellow card. Zayn Prosser’s free kick was saved though. Joseph Lee’s aggression led to a yellow card in the twenty-second minute for a strong tackle.
As the first half drew to a close, Joseph Lee provided a key pass in the thirtieth minute, showcasing his creative influence. The half ended goalless, but not without further disciplinary action as Louis Howells was cautioned for dissent just on the stroke of half time when he queasiness the refs decision ???????. Substitutions continued at half time with Flyn Watkins returning for Chase Bracegirdle and Charlie Arnold coming back on for Finn Jones in the thirty-third minute.
Joseph Lee was caught offside in the thirty-fifth minute due to a mistimed run, halting a promising attack. Charlie Clueit intercepted a Wellington Youth move in the thirty-eighth minute, maintaining defensive composure. Oscar Jones came on after the sun bin in the thirty-ninth minute, and Finn Jones returned to the field for Thomi Scoular two minutes later.
Attempts on goal persisted with Joseph Lee shooting wide in the fortieth minute and Finn Jones having a shot saved in the forty-fourth minute. Chase Bracegirdle replaced Flyn Watkins shortly after, and Archie Rigby made a crucial tackle in the forty-fifth minute to prevent another chance. Thomi Scoular was reintroduced for Chase Bracegirdle in the fifty-second minute.
In the final stages, Joseph Lee’s shot was saved again in the fifty-fourth minute, and Thomi Scoular fired wide two minutes later. Joseph Lee committed a late tackle foul in the fifty-ninth minute, adding to the match’s physicality. The closing moments saw Thomi Scoular hit the crossbar and Charlie Arnold strike the post in the sixty-second minute, with Zayn Prosser’s free kick sailing high to end an attacking onslaught.
Despite numerous attempts and defensive interventions, neither side could find the net, resulting in a goalless draw that reflected the competitive nature of the contest. Lads Club Juniors showed resilience and attacking intent but were ultimately denied by fine goalkeeping, questionable refereeing and some unfortunate misses.
