Old Stamfield 0 vs 3 Nottingham

Old Stamfield hosted Nottingham at Banbury on 2nd November 2025, with kick-off at 4:30pm in a league fixture that ended in a 3-0 defeat for the home side. The match, officiated by Michael Oliver, saw Nottingham secure all three points in front of a crowd of 19,871.

Old Stamfield lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking creativity. Giorgi Guliashvilli took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, protected by a back four consisting of Ben Spencer at right back, Taiwo Ejuke and Eduardo Fuenzalida as central defenders, and Florian Sarosi on the left. The midfield double pivot featured Dominic Wilkinson and Emyll Leclerc, tasked with both breaking up play and distributing the ball forward. Ahead of them, Jamie Johnson operated on the right wing, William Wilngrove occupied the central attacking midfield role, and Hugo Lamy provided width on the left. Leading the line was striker Anders Larsson, expected to spearhead the attack. On the bench, Old Stamfield had Archie Newbold, Freddie Marshall, Trey Nyoni, and Rio Ngumoha ready to come on if needed.

The first half was a cagey affair until the 36th minute when Nottingham broke the deadlock from a set piece. The goal came from close range, with the visitors capitalising on a well-delivered ball into the box, leaving Old Stamfield’s defence exposed. Just six minutes later, Taiwo Ejuke was shown a yellow card for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity, a booking that would hamper the home side’s defensive approach for the remainder of the half. Despite efforts to respond, Old Stamfield went into the break trailing 1-0.

The second half began disastrously for Old Stamfield as Nottingham doubled their lead in the 48th minute with a powerful strike from outside the area, expertly struck with the right foot. The goal further unsettled the home side, who struggled to regain control in midfield. Emyll Leclerc’s persistent infringements earned him a yellow card in the 56th minute, compounding Old Stamfield’s disciplinary woes.

Nottingham extended their advantage in the 64th minute with a goal inside the box, finished with the left foot, which effectively sealed the contest. Old Stamfield’s attempts to claw back into the game were met with resilience from the visitors, who maintained their defensive shape and counter-attacking threat.

In response, Old Stamfield made a series of tactical substitutions beginning in the 73rd minute. Archie Newbold replaced striker Anders Larsson, while Freddie Marshall came on for left back Florian Sarosi, signalling a shift in approach. Trey Nyoni was introduced for central midfielder Emyll Leclerc in the 82nd minute, and Rio Ngumoha replaced attacking midfielder William Wilngrove five minutes later. Despite these changes, Old Stamfield were unable to alter the course of the match.

Ultimately, Nottingham’s clinical finishing and disciplined performance ensured a comprehensive victory on the road. Old Stamfield will need to regroup quickly as they look to bounce back from this setback in their upcoming fixtures.