Maidstone United KYL 4 vs 0 Sevenoaks Town FC U15 KYL

Maidstone United KYL welcomed Sevenoaks Town FC U15 KYL to the Gallagher Stadium on 11 October 2026 for a 10:00am kick-off in a league home match. Over the course of 70 minutes plus added time, Maidstone United KYL delivered a commanding performance, securing a 4-0 victory over their visitors.

With Eddie Ambrose sidelined through injury, Liam Rich stepped up to take the Captain’s armband for today’s fixture. Maidstone lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, deploying Harvey Rostron in goal. The defensive line consisted of Zane Clements at right back, today’s Captain Liam Rich and Ethan Webb as central defenders, and Max Carney on the left. Bertie Hayward operated as the holding central midfielder, shielding the defence and distributing play. Ahead of him, Bernie Farley took up the right attacking midfield role, with Tosan Okomi on the left. The front three featured Rylee Rodgers on the right wing, Zaph Kouassi leading the line as striker, and Sawyer Booth on the left wing. The substitutes available were Harrison Smith, Will Stroud, and Eddie Ambrose. Charlie Lyonette showed his support in the technical area sadly being unable to play due to a suspension. We were also accompanied by new signing Harrison Gourlay to support his new squad mates. We look forward to seeing them both in action in the coming weeks.

From the outset, Maidstone showed intent with Bertie Hayward delivering a long key pass in the opening minute, immediately setting the tone. The defence was alert, with Liam Rich clearing danger early on and Max Carney and Ethan Webb also making crucial interventions. Despite a couple of fouls from Hayward, the midfield remained industrious, intercepting and tackling to disrupt Sevenoaks’ rhythm.

Zane Clements impressed with a slide rule pass and defensive headers, while the central defenders Liam Rich and Ethan Webb repeatedly thwarted opposition attacks with clearances and interceptions. Bernie Farley’s interceptions and key passes helped maintain Maidstone’s attacking momentum, linking play effectively between midfield and forwards.

Harvey Rostron was called into action early, making a confident catch and clearance at the 11th minute, demonstrating his reliability between the sticks. The team’s attacking play was characterised by a series of incisive long passes and slide rule passes, particularly from Liam Rich, Max Carney, and Rylee Rodgers, who combined well to create chances.

The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when Rylee Rodgers provided a slide rule pass to Max Carney, who finished inside the box with his left foot following a set-piece situation. This goal rewarded Maidstone’s sustained pressure and opened the scoring.

Shortly after, Zane Clements conceded a foul for obstruction, but the defensive unit remained resolute. Liam Rich’s timely block at the 27th minute prevented a potential chance, while Tosan Okomi’s crucial tackle at the 28th minute stopped another threat. Sawyer Booth received a yellow card for a late tackle at the 29th minute then 7 minutes later, Bertie Hayward was also shown a yellow card for persistent infringements, reflecting the competitive nature of the match.

Maidstone’s attacking threat continued with a series of key passes from Zaph Kouassi, Sawyer Booth and Rylee Rodgers, supported by Max Carney’s long balls and Bernie Farley’s creativity. Despite some offside calls and high attempts on goal, the team maintained control and kept Sevenoaks at bay.

At half-time, Maidstone led 1-0, having dominated possession and created numerous opportunities. The second half saw substitutions as Harrison Smith replaced Bertie Hayward and Will Stroud came on for Sawyer Booth, injecting fresh energy into the side.

The changes paid dividends when, in the 50th minute, Zaph Kouassi scored with a right-footed finish inside the box, assisted by a precise cross from Will Stroud. This doubled Maidstone’s advantage and further unsettled the visitors.

Maidstone’s defence, marshalled by Liam Rich and Ethan Webb, continued to repel attacks with crucial tackles, clearances, and interceptions. Harvey Rostron remained alert, making several full-stretch saves and clearances to keep a clean sheet.

Bernie Farley was withdrawn in the 57th minute for Eddie Ambrose, while the team’s passing game remained fluid, with Harrison Smith and Will Stroud contributing long passes and flicks that created further chances. Ambrose quickly made himself known with a flurry of tackles and interceptions, however, carrying a back injury returned to the technical area making way for a rejuvenated Bernie Farley.

In the 67th minute, Bernie Farley’s superb effort from a free kick forced a good save, which fell to Harrison Smith who was quick to react and fired home in a goalmouth scramble with his left foot. This goal effectively sealed the contest, putting Maidstone 3-0 ahead.

Sawyer Booth was re-introduced for Rylee Rodgers and quickly made an impact to build the attack, looking for further attempts on goal. Despite some blocked and saved attempts from Zaph Kouassi and others, Maidstone’s dominance was unchallenged. The final goal arrived in the 80th minute when Will Stroud finished just inside the 18 yard box with a thunderous strike, assisted by a through ball from Zaph Kouassi, rounding off a comprehensive 4-0 victory.

The final stages saw Maidstone maintain control, with further key passes from Will Stroud, Max Carney, and Zaph Kouassi, while the defence and goalkeeper ensured no response from Sevenoaks Town FC U15 KYL.

Maidstone’s defensive solidity and attacking creativity were evident. Max Carney stood out with his defensive tackles, interceptions, and numerous long passes that consistently launched attacks, earning him the player of the match accolade.

In summary, Maidstone United KYL delivered a dominant and disciplined performance at the Gallagher Stadium, combining defensive resilience with attacking flair to secure a convincing 4-0 league victory over Sevenoaks Town FC U15 KYL.