In a commanding display at Litherland Sports Park on 26 April 2025, Litherland Remyca Res triumphed over Ellesmere Port Town with a resounding scoreline of 4-1. The match kicked off at 2:00pm, and the home side showcased their attacking prowess throughout the encounter, leaving the visitors struggling to keep pace.
Litherland lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, which provided a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking transitions. Ged Gustafson took his place in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Josh Rice and John Graham as the right and left defenders, respectively, with Aaron Rutherford-Spence and Michael McDonald forming the central defensive partnership. Tom Carney operated as the lone central midfielder, tasked with linking play between defence and attack. Ahead of him, Paul Cliffe and Cameron Taylor occupied the right and left attacking midfield roles, while Junior Siyakholwa, Sean Keyes, and Elliot Taylor formed a dynamic front three, each expected to exploit spaces and create scoring opportunities.
The substitutes for Litherland included Callum Moffatt, Anthony Griffith, Carter Lambert, Sam Kearney, and Danny Cull, providing depth and tactical options for the manager as the match progressed.
The scoring opened in the 14th minute when Sean Keyes found the back of the net, giving Litherland a promising start. However, just five minutes later, Ellesmere Port Town responded with an equaliser, momentarily dampening the home side's momentum. The first half concluded with the score level at 1-1, but Litherland remained confident and determined to reclaim the lead.
As the second half commenced, Litherland wasted no time in re-establishing their dominance. Just a minute after the restart, Elliot Taylor struck, restoring the home side's advantage and sending the crowd into raptures. Taylor wasn't done yet; he doubled his tally in the 62nd minute, showcasing his clinical finishing ability and extending Litherland's lead to 3-1.
In the 68th minute, Litherland made a tactical substitution, bringing on Callum Moffatt for Paul Cliffe, while Anthony Griffith replaced Junior Siyakholwa due to injury. These changes aimed to maintain the team's attacking threat while ensuring fresh legs on the pitch.
As the match drew to a close, Litherland continued to press for more goals. In the 88th minute, Moffatt made an immediate impact, scoring to further solidify the home side's commanding position at 4-1. The final moments saw further substitutions as Sam Kearney came on for John Graham, and Danny Cull replaced Josh Rice, both tactical moves to manage the game effectively.
The referee, Gary Foulkes, officiated the match with authority, ensuring a fair contest throughout. Litherland Remyca Res's performance was highlighted by their attacking flair and solid defensive organisation, with Aaron Rutherford-Spence earning accolades for his commanding presence at the back. This victory not only boosts Litherland's league standing but also serves as a statement of intent as they look to build on this momentum in future fixtures.
