Roach Dynamos Orange U16 hosted Mossley Juniors U16 Revolution at Sutherland Road #1 on 13 September 2025, with kick-off at 10:00am in a league fixture. The home side emerged dominant, securing a 3-0 win after a commanding display throughout the 80-minute contest.
Roach Dynamos Orange lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, deploying Josh Regan in goal. The defensive line consisted of Kai Hudson at right back, Tom Pearson and Oneal Abouna as central defenders, and Billy Watters on the left. Zach Chorlton operated as the holding central midfielder, shielding the back four. Ahead of him, the midfield quartet featured Curtis Wright on the right wing, Noah Smith and Alfie Glynn centrally as attacking midfielders, and Harley Jones on the left. Oliver Daniels led the line as the lone striker. The substitutes available were Tom Wood, Sonny Mitchell, Evan Yates, Noah Massoudi, and Ollie Barcroft.
The match began with an early flurry of substitutions for Roach Dynamos Orange, an unusual scenario that saw four changes made by the 26th minute. At 16 minutes, Tom Wood replaced Alfie Glynn, Sonny Mitchell came on for Kai Hudson, and Evan Yates took over from Tom Pearson. Shortly after, at 21 minutes, Noah Massoudi replaced Harley Jones, followed by Ollie Barcroft coming on for Noah Smith at 22 minutes. Curtis Wright then returned to the pitch at 26 minutes, substituting Harley Jones.
Further tactical adjustments continued with Noah Smith returning to midfield in place of Zach Chorlton at 34 minutes. The first half concluded at 40 minutes, with the teams heading into the break without any goals scored.
The second half began with a flurry of substitutions immediately after the interval. Alfie Glynn re-entered the fray, replacing striker Oliver Daniels, while Curtis Wright took over from left back Billy Watters. Zach Chorlton returned to the side, substituting Ollie Barcroft, who then replaced Sonny Mitchell. This reshuffle seemed to galvanise the home side.
At 41 minutes, Curtis Wright opened the scoring for Roach Dynamos Orange, breaking the deadlock with a well-taken goal. The momentum continued to build, and just before the 45-minute mark, Noah Smith doubled the lead, finishing off a move expertly set up by Alfie Glynn’s assist. The home side’s confidence was evident as Billy Watters returned to left back, replacing Tom Wood at 45 minutes.
The attacking rotations persisted as Oliver Daniels returned to the pitch at 49 minutes, taking over from Alfie Glynn. His presence was soon felt as he netted the third goal at 54 minutes, assisted by Curtis Wright, who was instrumental in both creating and scoring during this period.
Defensive changes followed with Tom Pearson coming back on for Oneal Abouna at 58 minutes. Alfie Glynn replaced Curtis Wright at 59 minutes, while Kai Hudson returned to right back, substituting Harley Jones. Tom Wood made a second appearance at 66 minutes, replacing Tom Pearson.
Throughout the match, Roach Dynamos Orange demonstrated tactical flexibility and depth, with numerous substitutions maintaining intensity and control. Their 3-0 victory was a testament to their attacking prowess and defensive solidity, leaving Mossley Juniors U16 Revolution unable to respond.
The home side’s ability to rotate players seamlessly while maintaining a high standard of play was a key factor in their comprehensive win at Sutherland Road #1. Curtis Wright’s involvement in two goals and the clinical finishes by Noah Smith and Oliver Daniels ensured the points stayed firmly with Roach Dynamos Orange.
