Litherland Remyca Res Fall To AFC Knowsley In Narrow Away Defeat
⚽ Result
AFC Knowsley 2
Litherland Remyca Res 0
🏆 Competition
Go2Day West Cheshire AF League 1st Division
Away league match
📅 When
Saturday, 28 February 2026
📍 Venue
LORD DERBY MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELDS #4 (Away)
On 28 February 2026, Litherland Remyca Res travelled to LORD DERBY MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELDS #4 to face AFC Knowsley in a league away fixture, kicking off at 2:00pm. The match ended in a 2-0 defeat for Litherland Remyca Res after a hard-fought 90 minutes under referee Gary Foulkes, who maintained control with a solid performance.
Litherland Remyca Res lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Christos Pusos in goal. The defensive line featured Youngin Song at right back, Sam Kearney and Josh Rice as central defenders, and Michael McDonald on the left. In midfield, Michael Weldon and Anthony Barnes held the central midfield roles, tasked with both defensive cover and linking play. Ahead of them, Louie O’Brien operated on the right wing, Joseph Forrester took the central attacking midfield position, and Junior Siyakholwa was positioned on the left flank. Leading the line was striker Dylan Riley, expected to spearhead attacks and convert chances. The substitutes named for the match were Ethan Taylor, Finley Acir, Aaron Rutherford-Spence, and Michael Billingsley.
The match began with both sides probing cautiously, but it was AFC Knowsley who broke the deadlock in the 27th minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse to open the scoring. Despite Litherland Remyca Res’s efforts to regain control, the first half closed with the visitors trailing 1-0.
Barely two minutes into the second half, AFC Knowsley doubled their advantage, delivering a blow to Litherland Remyca Res’s hopes of a comeback. The early second-half goal forced the away side to chase the game, increasing pressure on their defence and midfield.
In the 64th minute, Litherland Remyca Res were forced into their first substitution when Junior Siyakholwa, operating as the left attacking midfielder, went off injured and was replaced by Ethan Taylor. The change aimed to inject fresh energy into the attacking midfield line.
The contest grew increasingly physical, culminating in a yellow card for central defender Sam Kearney in the 72nd minute for serious foul play. This caution highlighted the mounting frustration within the Litherland ranks as they sought to stem AFC Knowsley’s momentum.
Tactical adjustments followed in the 80th minute with two substitutions: Finley Acir came on for left back Michael McDonald, and Aaron Rutherford-Spence replaced central midfielder Anthony Barnes. These changes were designed to bolster the defensive solidity and midfield dynamism as Litherland Remyca Res pushed for a goal.
Shortly after, in the 82nd minute, another injury substitution was made when central defender Josh Rice was withdrawn and replaced by Michael Billingsley. This further disrupted the defensive unit as the visitors attempted to reorganise under pressure.
Despite their efforts, Litherland Remyca Res were unable to find a way back into the match, with AFC Knowsley maintaining their two-goal cushion until the final whistle. Michael Weldon stood out in midfield, earning the player of the match accolade for his industrious and composed performance amid a challenging encounter.
Ultimately, the 2-0 defeat at LORD DERBY MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELDS #4 leaves Litherland Remyca Res with lessons to take forward as they look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
