Sherwood Colliery Warriors 1 vs 0 test

Sherwood Colliery Warriors hosted test in a late evening league fixture at Debdale Park Sports and Recreational Club on 14 March 2026, kicking off at 10:40pm. In a tightly contested 7-a-side match lasting 50 minutes plus added time, Sherwood Colliery Warriors secured a slender 1-0 victory to claim all three points on home turf.

Sherwood Colliery Warriors lined up in a 1-3-2 formation, a setup that emphasises defensive solidity with a lone goalkeeper and three defenders, supported by two midfielders and two forwards tasked with providing attacking impetus. Corey Bowler guarded the goal, while Ellis Jordan anchored the defence centrally. Charlie Morrin operated on the right midfield flank, with Arlo Bradshaw covering the left midfield. Central midfield duties were handled by Charlie McGarry, who was expected to link defence and attack efficiently. Up front, Freddie Radford took the right forward position, and Harrison Khuweis led the line on the left. This formation demanded disciplined defensive organisation from the back three and creative support from the midfield duo, with the forwards responsible for converting chances. No substitutes were named for Sherwood Colliery Warriors in this fixture.

The match unfolded with both sides probing cautiously in the opening exchanges, each seeking to establish control in the compact 7-a-side format. Sherwood’s defensive trio, marshalled by Ellis Jordan, maintained a solid shape that limited test’s attacking opportunities. Corey Bowler remained alert in goal, ready to deal with any threats that emerged.

As the first half progressed, Sherwood’s midfield pairing of Charlie McGarry and Arlo Bradshaw began to assert influence, with McGarry particularly instrumental in dictating the tempo and distributing the ball effectively. The wide midfielders, Morrin and Bradshaw, provided width and attempted to stretch the opposition’s defence.

The half-time whistle arrived at the 25-minute mark with the scoreline still goalless, reflecting a balanced contest where chances were at a premium. Both teams appeared evenly matched, with Sherwood’s organisation and discipline preventing test from gaining a foothold.

In the second half, Sherwood Colliery Warriors increased their attacking intent. The forwards, Freddie Radford on the right and Harrison Khuweis on the left, began to find pockets of space and tested the opposition defence with incisive runs and link-up play. It was Harrison Khuweis who ultimately made the decisive impact, finding the net to secure the only goal of the match and hand Sherwood the lead.

Throughout the remainder of the game, Sherwood’s midfield and defence worked tirelessly to maintain their advantage. Charlie McGarry’s continued composure and work rate in central midfield were vital in breaking up test’s attempts to equalise and launching counter-attacks. The defensive unit, led by Ellis Jordan, remained resolute, while Corey Bowler’s goalkeeping ensured no further goals were conceded.

The referee, whose performance was rated at 65, managed the game with reasonable control, allowing the flow of play to continue while maintaining discipline.

Sherwood Colliery Warriors’ victory was built on a collective defensive effort and the crucial attacking contribution of Harrison Khuweis. Both Charlie McGarry and Khuweis were deservedly named players of the match for their influential performances in midfield and attack respectively.

With this narrow 1-0 win, Sherwood Colliery Warriors demonstrated their ability to grind out results in a competitive league encounter, leaving test to rue missed opportunities at Debdale Park.