Litherland Remyca Res 2 vs 3 Chester Nomads

Litherland Remyca Res hosted Chester Nomads at their home ground on 7 March 2026, with the 2:00pm kick-off setting the stage for a keenly contested league encounter. The match ended in a 3-2 defeat for Litherland Remyca Res after a pulsating 90 minutes plus added time, witnessed by a modest crowd of 12. Referee Shaun Creighton oversaw the proceedings with a steady performance.

Litherland Remyca Res lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Josh Corkrey in goal to marshal the defence. The back four consisted of Youngin Song at right back, Michael McDonald and Josh Rice as the central defensive pairing, and James McQueen operating at left back. In midfield, Michael Weldon and Joseph Forrester were tasked with the double pivot role, expected to shield the defence and initiate attacks. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield trio featured Fin Rutherford-Spence on the right, Jake Adair centrally, and Rhys Madu on the left, all supporting lone striker Louie O’Brien. The bench included Aaron Rutherford-Spence, named as the sole substitute.

The game burst into life early on when Rhys Madu opened the scoring for Litherland Remyca Res in the 14th minute. Madu’s goal gave the hosts an early advantage, rewarding their attacking intent and providing a platform to build upon. The first half continued with both sides probing, but no further goals came before the break, leaving Litherland Remyca Res with a slender lead at half time.

After the interval, tactical changes began to influence the contest. At 62 minutes, Fin Rutherford-Spence was replaced by Aaron Rutherford-Spence in a tactical switch aimed at freshening the right flank and adding impetus to the midfield. However, Chester Nomads responded swiftly and decisively. Just three minutes later, they found the equaliser, signalling a shift in momentum.

The visitors continued to press and were rewarded again in the 72nd minute with a second goal, turning the game on its head. Despite this setback, Litherland Remyca Res showed resilience. Youngin Song, operating from his right defensive position, ventured forward to restore parity with a well-taken goal in the 79th minute, demonstrating his attacking instincts and providing hope for the home side.

The match remained finely balanced until the closing stages, but Chester Nomads struck once more in the 89th minute to seal a 3-2 victory. The late goal proved decisive, denying Litherland Remyca Res a valuable point on home soil.

Throughout the match, goalkeeper Josh Corkrey was a standout performer, making crucial saves to keep his team in the contest and earning the player of the match accolade. Despite the narrow defeat, Litherland Remyca Res showed fighting spirit and tactical awareness, but ultimately Chester Nomads’ clinical finishing made the difference in this tightly fought league encounter.