Newton 3 vs 5 Litherland Remyca Res

On 10 April 2026, Litherland Remyca Res travelled to Leisure United Simpson 3 (3G) to face Newton in a pulsating league away fixture that kicked off at 8:00pm. The encounter ended in a high-scoring 5-3 victory for Litherland Remyca Res, with referee Louis Colaco overseeing proceedings to a commendable standard in front of 34 spectators.

Litherland Remyca Res lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, aiming for balance across the pitch. The defensive line featured Michael Weldon at right back, Aaron Rutherford-Spence and Josh Rice as the central defensive pairing, and Youngin Song operating on the left flank. The midfield quartet consisted of Cameron Taylor on the right wing, Joseph Forrester and Dylan Riley centrally, and Junior Siyakholwa on the left. Up front, Elliot Taylor and Alex Tucker spearheaded the attack, tasked with converting chances and applying pressure on Newton’s defence. Vaughn Nicholls was named among the substitutes.

The match burst into life with Litherland Remyca Res taking the lead in the 23rd minute when Alex Tucker found the net, giving the visitors an early advantage. Just five minutes later, Aaron Rutherford-Spence doubled the lead with a well-taken goal from his central defensive position, signalling Litherland’s intent to dominate the game. The first half concluded with the visitors firmly in control at 2-0.

After the interval, the intensity remained high. In the 69th minute, Elliot Taylor converted a penalty to extend Litherland Remyca Res’s lead to 3-0, showcasing his composure under pressure. However, the match soon turned more competitive as Dylan Riley received a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 75th minute, momentarily disrupting the visitors’ rhythm.

Newton capitalised immediately, pulling a goal back in the 76th minute to reignite hope. They continued their resurgence with a second goal in the 82nd minute, narrowing the deficit to just one. Litherland Remyca Res responded swiftly as Cameron Taylor struck in the 83rd minute to restore a two-goal cushion.

A tactical substitution followed in the 85th minute, with Vaughn Nicholls replacing Junior Siyakholwa to shore up the midfield and maintain control. Newton refused to relent and scored again in the 88th minute, setting up a tense finale with the scoreline at 4-3.

In the dying moments, Elliot Taylor sealed the victory with his second goal of the night in the 90th minute, ensuring a memorable 5-3 triumph for Litherland Remyca Res. His influential performance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match accolade.

This thrilling encounter saw Litherland Remyca Res demonstrate resilience and attacking prowess, ultimately overcoming a spirited Newton side in a match that will be remembered for its end-to-end action and late drama.