Roebuck welcomed Forest Falcons to Brown West Head Park on 5 October 2025 for a league home match kicking off at 10:45am. The hosts produced a commanding display to secure a 5-1 victory in front of their home supporters, asserting their dominance throughout the 90 minutes plus added time under referee Nana Boateng’s watchful eye.
Roebuck lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, featuring Jack Wentworth in goal. The defensive line consisted of Ryan McCullagh at right back, Kevin Burns and Cameron Cramer as central defenders, and Corey Rogers on the left. In midfield, James Beddard operated on the right flank, with Alistair Brown and Dan Lees occupying the central midfield roles, while Kyle Glaze took up the left midfield position. Up front, Michael Woodall led the attack from the right forward position alongside Christopher Hunt on the left. The substitutes bench included Grahame Street, Oliver Parkes, Bradley Hackett, Daniel Lander, and Callum Billingham.
The match burst into life with Roebuck taking the lead in the 19th minute. Alistair Brown expertly lobbed the ball over the goalkeeper from outside the box, following a neat short pass from Michael Woodall. This early goal set the tone for the hosts, who pressed on relentlessly.
Just seven minutes later, Roebuck doubled their advantage when Cameron Cramer capitalised on a close-range opportunity, tapping in a Michael Woodall assist. The defender’s presence in attack proved crucial, highlighting the dual role expected of central defenders in this 4-4-2 setup.
Forest Falcons managed to pull one back in the 39th minute with a simple tap-in, offering a brief glimmer of hope. However, Roebuck’s midfield discipline was tested just before half-time when Dan Lees received a yellow card for unsporting behaviour in the 44th minute.
At the interval, Roebuck made an immediate change, bringing on Grahame Street for Christopher Hunt to freshen up the forward line. The second half began with Roebuck asserting control once more.
Michael Woodall extended the lead in the 55th minute, calmly converting a penalty with his right foot. This goal underlined Woodall’s importance as a reliable finisher and set-piece taker for the side.
Shortly after, Roebuck made a double substitution at the 56th minute mark, with Oliver Parkes replacing Ryan McCullagh and Bradley Hackett coming on for Corey Rogers. These changes aimed to maintain the team’s intensity and defensive solidity.
Four minutes later, Daniel Lander entered the fray for Alistair Brown, who had been instrumental in the first half. Lander quickly made his mark, heading home a cross from Dan Lees in the 63rd minute to further extend the lead.
Roebuck continued to rotate their squad with Callum Billingham replacing Kyle Glaze in the 66th minute, followed by Christopher Hunt returning to the pitch for Michael Woodall in the 70th minute. These substitutions ensured fresh legs and attacking impetus remained high.
In a tactical reshuffle, Corey Rogers returned to the field for James Beddard in the 72nd minute, while Alistair Brown also came back on to replace Dan Lees. The side’s fluidity in midfield and defence was evident as they sought to close out the game emphatically.
Ryan McCullagh re-entered the match in the 75th minute, swapping places with Cameron Cramer, who had been a key figure in defence earlier. This change was swiftly followed by another goal from Roebuck, with Corey Rogers scoring inside the box after a precise assist from Christopher Hunt in the 76th minute.
As the match drew to a close, Cameron Cramer returned once more to the field in the 88th minute, replacing Kevin Burns for the final moments.
Roebuck’s comprehensive 5-1 victory was built on a strong team performance, with Alistair Brown earning the player of the match accolade for his pivotal role in midfield and opening goal. The hosts’ tactical discipline, combined with clinical finishing and effective squad rotation, ensured they dominated Forest Falcons from start to finish.
