Roebuck travelled to Swinford Common, Stanley Road, on 14 September 2025 for a 10:45am kick-off in their league away fixture against Total Football C.F Total Football Sunday. The match ended in a pulsating 3-3 draw after 90 minutes of intense football under the watchful eye of referee Simon Burgess. Both sides displayed attacking intent, producing a high-scoring encounter that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats throughout.
Roebuck lined up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, with Chris Hubball guarding the goal. The defensive line consisted of Lewis Perry at right back, Kevin Burns and Jack Wentworth as central defenders, and Kyle Glaze on the left. The midfield four featured Corey Rogers on the right flank, Alistair Brown and Grahame Street occupying central midfield roles, and Jamie Hyde operating on the left. Michael Woodall was deployed just behind lone striker Christopher Hunt, tasked with linking midfield and attack. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity with two banks of four, while allowing Woodall creative freedom to support Hunt upfront. Roebuck’s substitutes included Cameron Hyde, Callum Billingham, Daniel Lander, Oliver Parkes, and Luke Boden.
The match burst into life in the 33rd minute when Michael Woodall capitalised on a rebound from Christopher Hunt effort to slot home a close-range tap-in, giving Roebuck the lead. Just four minutes later, Jamie Hyde doubled the advantage with a stunning direct free-kick from long range, expertly struck with his left foot, leaving the opposition goalkeeper with no chance. Roebuck’s early dominance was evident as they took a 2-0 lead into the closing stages of the first half.
At half-time, the teams went in with Roebuck holding a comfortable advantage. However, the second half began with a setback for Roebuck as Jamie Hyde was forced off injured in the 48th minute, replaced by Cameron Hyde. The visitors’ lead was quickly halved when Total Football C.F were awarded a penalty in the 50th minute, which they converted with a right-footed finish, bringing the score to 2-1.
Roebuck responded swiftly through their substitute Cameron Hyde, who, just five minutes after coming on, found the net with a close-range tap-in following another assist from Christopher Hunt. This restored Roebuck’s two-goal cushion at 3-1. Yet the match was far from over as Total Football C.F mounted a spirited comeback, scoring twice in quick succession in the 61st and 67th minutes to level the match at 3-3.
As the game progressed, Roebuck made further changes to try and regain control. At the 75th minute mark, Corey Rogers and Christopher Hunt were replaced by Callum Billingham and Daniel Lander respectively, injecting fresh legs into midfield and attack. Five minutes later, Jack Wentworth made way for Oliver Parkes in defence, while Luke Boden came on for Kyle Glaze in the 87th minute, rounding off the substitutions.
Despite Roebuck’s efforts to push for a winner in the closing stages, the match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Grahame Street’s tireless work in central midfield earned him the player of the match accolade, as he consistently linked play and broke up opposition attacks throughout the contest. The encounter showcased Roebuck’s attacking prowess and resilience, but also highlighted defensive vulnerabilities that Total Football C.F exploited to secure a share of the spoils.
