Cammell Laird 1907 Res 1 vs 1 Litherland Remyca Res

Litherland Remyca Res travelled to Cammell Laird 1907 Football Club on 24 February 2026 for a tense cup tie kick-off at 7:30pm. The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Litherland ultimately prevailing 4-3 in a penalty shootout to progress. The contest was tightly fought, with both sides showing resilience and determination throughout.

Litherland Remyca Res deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking creativity. In goal stood the ever-reliable goalkeeper, supported by a back four consisting of Callum Moffatt at right back, Sam Kearney and Josh Rice as central defenders, and George Maddock on the left. The midfield double pivot featured Harry McVeigh and Konstantinos Misios, tasked with shielding the defence and linking play. Ahead of them, the three attacking midfielders were Cameron Taylor on the right, Joseph Forrester centrally, and Rhys Madu on the left, all charged with creating chances for lone striker Dylan Riley. The substitutes amongst others were Louie O’Brien, Anthony Barnes, and Michael Weldon.

The match began with both teams probing cautiously, but the first significant moment came in the 23rd minute when Joseph Forrester was booked for a bad tackle, signalling the physical nature of the encounter. Just four minutes later, Cammell Laird 1907 Res took the lead, capitalising on a defensive lapse to score and put the hosts ahead. Litherland’s response was measured but urgent as they sought to regain parity.

As the first half progressed, tensions rose and the referee, Scott Dowell, had to intervene again when Sam Kearney received a yellow card for serious foul play in the 37th minute. Despite the pressure, Litherland Remyca Res held firm until the break, with the teams going in at 1-0 to Cammell Laird 1907 Res.

The second half saw Litherland Remyca Res come out with renewed vigour. Their efforts paid off in the 54th minute when Rhys Madu, operating from the left attacking midfield position, found the net to level the score. This goal injected belief into the visitors and set the stage for a gripping finale.

Injury disruptions began to affect Litherland’s rhythm as Cameron Taylor was forced off in the 65th minute, replaced by Louie O’Brien. Later, in the 79th minute, Rhys Madu also succumbed to injury and was substituted by Anthony Barnes, which slightly altered the attacking dynamic. The defensive line was not spared either; Josh Rice was cautioned for serious foul play in the 85th minute, and shortly after, George Maddock was replaced by Michael Weldon due to injury in the 87th minute.

Despite these setbacks, Litherland Remyca Res maintained their composure and defensive organisation, largely thanks to the outstanding performance of Callum Moffatt at right back, who was deservedly named player of the match for his tireless work and crucial interventions.

With no further goals in normal time, the match proceeded to a penalty shootout. Litherland Remyca Res held their nerve to edge the shootout 4-3, securing a hard-fought victory away from home and advancing in the cup competition. The encounter was a testament to their resilience and squad depth under pressure.