Lads Club Juniors U13 0 vs 2 Kington Town U13 Kington T

Lads Club Juniors U13 hosted Kington Town U13 at Widemarsh Common all weather pitch on 13 September 2026, with kick-off at 10:30am in a 9-a-side league encounter. The match lasted 60 minutes and ended in a 2-0 defeat for the home side. Despite a spirited display, Lads Club Juniors were unable to find the net against a resolute Kington Town defence.

Lads Club Juniors lined up in a 3-4-1 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Louis Howells on the right, Archie Rigby centrally, and Charlie Arnold on the left. The midfield quartet consisted of Chase Bracegirdle on the right, Zayn Prosser and Will Horley occupying the central midfield roles, and Rupert Bruton on the left. Thomi Scoular was the lone striker tasked with leading the attack. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity through the back three while allowing the midfielders to support both defence and attack, with Thomi Scoular expected to be the focal point in the final third. The substitutes available were Oscar Jones, Charlie Clueit, Finn Jones, and Flyn Watkins.

The match began with Lads Club Juniors showing intent, but early defensive work was required. At seven minutes, Louis Howells made a crucial clearance to thwart an opposition attack. Two minutes later, Rupert Bruton attempted a shot but dragged it wide, signalling early attacking efforts. Charlie Arnold and Will Horley combined well at nine minutes, each delivering key passes that created promising chances, though these opportunities were not converted.

The home side’s attacking momentum was checked by a series of offside calls. Charlie Arnold was flagged offside at ten minutes due to good defending, while Archie Rigby intercepted a dangerous move moments later. Thomi Scoular was also caught offside twice, once at ten minutes for a mistimed run and again at eighteen minutes, the latter due to solid defensive positioning by Kington Town.

Attempts continued but lacked precision. Will Horley’s effort at fifteen minutes went wide, and Rupert Bruton’s shot at eighteen minutes sailed high over the bar. At the same time, the home side made their first substitution at nineteen minutes, with Oscar Jones replacing Chase Bracegirdle on the right midfield. Oscar Jones immediately made an impact, delivering a slide pass that set up another chance for Zayn Prosser who tested the opposition goalkeeper with a slightly wide shot.

The home side’s left flank saw changes at twenty-four minutes, with Charlie Clueit coming on for Charlie Arnold, Finn Jones replacing Thomi Scoular, and Flyn Watkins taking over from Rupert Bruton. These substitutions injected fresh legs into the midfield and attack. Oscar Jones continued to influence play, providing a slide rule pass at twenty-five minutes that created a further opportunity, though Zayn Prosser’s follow-up was saved by the keeper. Oscar Jones himself had a wide shot at twenty-six minutes and then twice saw his attempts saved at twenty-eight minutes.

Finn Jones contributed with a long pass at twenty-eight minutes that led to another chance, but the half ended goalless at thirty minutes.

The second half saw Lads Club Juniors pushing forward in search of a breakthrough. Will Horley’s shot at thirty-six minutes was saved, but he continued to create chances, including a cross that set up another opportunity. Oscar Jones again provided a slide rule pass but Zayn Prosser’s effort was also denied by the goalkeeper. However, Will Horley was caught offside at thirty-eight minutes, a testament to Kington Town’s disciplined defensive line.

Substitutions continued with Rupert Bruton returning to the field for Finn Jones at thirty-eight minutes. Archie Rigby made a vital tackle at forty-two minutes to halt an opposition attack. Shortly after, Oscar Jones was replaced by Thomi Scoular, Charlie Clueit made way for Charlie Arnold, and Flyn Watkins was substituted for Chase Bracegirdle, restoring some of the original starting lineup.

Thomi Scoular’s shot at forty-four minutes was saved, and goalkeeper Lucas Price was busy with a dive at the feet of an opponent at forty-five minutes, followed by further saves at forty-six minutes. Despite these efforts, Kington Town broke the deadlock at forty-six minutes with a volleyed lob from outside the box struck with the right foot, leaving Lucas Price with little chance.

The visitors doubled their lead at fifty minutes from the penalty spot awarded for handball, again with a right-footed finish putting Lads Club Juniors on the back foot. The home side responded with further substitutions, Oscar Jones returning for Chase Bracegirdle at fifty-one minutes and Finn Jones replacing an injured Rupert Bruton at fifty-three minutes.

Archie Rigby cleared danger at fifty-four minutes, while Zayn Prosser’s shot at fifty-five minutes went wide. Lucas Price remained alert with another save at fifty-nine minutes, but the home side could not find a way back into the game.

Will Horley was named player of the match for his tireless work in midfield, creating numerous chances and linking play effectively despite the disappointing result. Ultimately, Kington Town’s clinical finishing and disciplined defending was the difference securing them a 2-0 victory at Widemarsh Common.