Litherland Remyca Res 0 vs 4 FC Bootle

On 3 January 2026, Litherland Remyca Res hosted FC Bootle at Litherland Sports Park in a league encounter kicking off at 2:00pm. The home side endured a difficult afternoon as FC Bootle ran out 4-0 winners in a match controlled largely by the visitors. Referee Shaun Creighton oversaw the 90 minutes plus added time with a competent performance in front of a modest crowd of 13.

Litherland Remyca Res lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking support. Klearchos Filandras took his place in goal, protected by a back four comprising Michael Weldon at right back, Sam Kearney and Josh Rice as central defenders, and Paul Cliff on the left. The midfield double pivot featured Joseph Forrester and Callum Moffatt tasked with both breaking up play and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, the three attacking midfielders were George Maddock on the right, Dylan Riley centrally, and Cameron Taylor on the left, all expected to supply service to lone striker Dermot Armstrong. The substitutes named were Finley Acir, Michael McDonald, Vaughn Nicholls, and Youngin Song.

The match began with Litherland Remyca Res forced into an early change when Paul Cliff was substituted after just 15 minutes due to injury, with Youngin Song coming on to fill the left-back role. This disruption appeared to unsettle the hosts, who soon found themselves on the back foot.

FC Bootle opened the scoring in the 28th minute, capitalising on defensive lapses to take the lead. The visitors doubled their advantage before half time, scoring again in the 41st minute to leave Litherland Remyca Res trailing 2-0 at the break.

The second half saw FC Bootle continue their dominance, adding a third goal just five minutes after the restart in the 50th minute. Despite efforts from Litherland Remyca Res to respond, the visitors sealed their comprehensive victory with a fourth goal in the 75th minute.

Throughout the match, Dylan Riley was a standout performer for Litherland Remyca Res, showing determination and creativity in the attacking midfield role, although his efforts were not enough to alter the outcome.

In summary, Litherland Remyca Res were unable to contain FC Bootle’s attacking threat and struggled to create meaningful chances themselves. The 4-0 scoreline reflected a tough afternoon for the home side, who will look to regroup and improve in their upcoming fixtures.