Litherland Remyca Res 3 vs 2 Helsby

Litherland Remyca Res welcomed Helsby to their home ground on 13 May 2026 for a league fixture that kicked off at 7:15pm under the watchful eye of referee Ciaran Williams. In front of 53 spectators, the hosts emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline after a pulsating 90 minutes of football.

Deploying a traditional 4-4-2 formation, Litherland Remyca Res set up with Christos Pousa guarding the goal. The defensive line consisted of Michael Weldon at right back, Aaron Rutherford-Spence and Michael McDonald as central defenders, and George Maddock operating on the left flank. The midfield quartet featured Louie O’Brien on the right wing, Josh Rice and Konstantinos Misios occupying central midfield roles, and Cameron Taylor on the left. Up front, Elliot Taylor and Mark Madden led the attack as right and left forwards respectively. Thomas Frost was named among the substitutes.

The match began with Litherland Remyca Res looking to impose their shape and press Helsby high up the pitch. However, an early setback came in the 23rd minute when left back George Maddock was forced off injured, making way for Thomas Frost to enter the fray. Despite this disruption, the hosts maintained their structure.

Helsby struck first blood in the 30th minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse to take the lead. The visitors’ goal unsettled Litherland Remyca Res, who struggled to find their rhythm as the half progressed. The first half concluded with Helsby holding a narrow advantage.

After the break, Litherland Remyca Res intensified their efforts to claw back into the contest. Their persistence paid off in the 64th minute when Elliot Taylor confidently converted a penalty, restoring parity and igniting the home crowd. Yet, Helsby responded swiftly, regaining the lead just three minutes later with a well-taken goal that tested the resilience of the hosts.

The match’s physicality escalated shortly after, with Aaron Rutherford-Spence receiving a yellow card for serious foul play in the 69th minute, a caution that underscored the tension on the pitch. Undeterred, Litherland Remyca Res earned another penalty opportunity, and once again Elliot Taylor stepped up to the spot, dispatching his second penalty of the evening in the 72nd minute to put the hosts ahead for the first time.

As the game entered its final stages, Louie O’Brien sealed the victory with a composed finish in the 90th minute, ensuring Litherland Remyca Res secured all three points. The closing moments saw Mark Madden cautioned for unsporting behaviour in stoppage time, but the hosts held firm to their lead.

Elliot Taylor’s decisive contributions, including two crucial penalties, earned him the player of the match accolade. The victory marked a hard-fought triumph for Litherland Remyca Res, who showed character and determination to overcome Helsby in a thrilling encounter.