South West Mini's Utd U13' 4 vs 3 Portishead Town (Youth) U1

South West Mini's Utd U13's hosted Portishead Town (Youth) U13 Rangers at the Worle Centre on 21 February 2026, with kick-off at 10:30am in a fiercely contested league encounter. The 60-minute match plus added time saw South West Mini's Utd emerge victorious by a narrow 4-3 margin in an 11-a-side format, refereed by Elliot Clothier.

South West Mini's Utd lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, deploying Kacper Rzeszutek in goal. The defensive line featured Harry Oatley at right back, Bobby Cousins and Hugo Gibbs as central defenders, and Henry West initially at left back. The midfield was packed with five players: Elliott Lane on the right wing, Jack Oatley, Freddie Coles, and Max Higginson centrally, and Roman Roberts on the left. Up front, Jayden O'Mara led the line as the lone striker. This formation suggested a focus on midfield control and wide support for the striker, with full-backs expected to defend stoutly and support attacks. Substitutes named were Louie Seabright, Jaymz Derrick, and Rodrigo Rodrigues.

From the outset, South West Mini's showed defensive alertness. Henry West intercepted a Portishead attack in the opening minute, preventing an early chance. This was swiftly followed by Bobby Cousins clearing danger at the back, while goalkeeper Kacper Rzeszutek comfortably caught a cross in the third minute. Jayden O'Mara tested the opposition early with a wide attempt, signalling his intent to lead the line aggressively.

Elliott Lane’s long pass in the fifth minute created a promising chance, demonstrating the midfield’s ability to launch attacks from deep. Defensively, Hugo Gibbs blocked an effort soon after, and Bobby Cousins cleared again to deny Portishead any early foothold. Jack Oatley attempted a slide rule pass at seven minutes, though it did not result in a chance.

A tactical substitution came early when Louie Seabright replaced Henry West at left back in the eighth minute, indicating a strategic adjustment. However, Portishead struck first in the tenth minute with a close-range solo goal finished with their right foot, putting South West Mini's behind.

Kacper Rzeszutek responded immediately with a crucial dive at the feet of an attacker to keep the deficit at one. Henry West, having returned to the field by the twelfth minute, cleared another dangerous ball, maintaining defensive resilience. Max Higginson’s long pass at thirteen minutes created a chance, and Jack Oatley’s shot was saved shortly after.

South West Mini's equalised in the 16th minute when Jayden O'Mara converted a penalty, assisted by Elliott Lane’s precise delivery. The goal came from outside the box with a right-footed strike, signalling a momentum shift. Bobby Cousins blocked another Portishead attempt at 17 minutes, while Max Higginson had a shot saved at 18 minutes.

Freddie Coles delivered a long pass at 20 minutes, creating further opportunities, and Jayden O'Mara’s shot was saved at 22 minutes, though Kacper Rzeszutek made a confident catch to maintain pressure. The home side took the lead in the 23rd minute when Elliott Lane scored from outside the box, finishing with his right foot after a short pass from Jayden O'Mara.

Max Higginson’s wide effort followed at 25 minutes, but Roman Roberts’ slide rule pass at 26 minutes created another chance. Kacper Rzeszutek caught a cross at 27 minutes, while Harry Oatley’s tackle at 28 minutes prevented a Portishead chance. Freddie Coles also created a chance with a slide rule pass at the same time.

The first half concluded at 30 minutes with a tactical substitution bringing Henry West back on for Louie Seabright. Kacper Rzeszutek made another catch to close the half. Early in the second half, Jaymz Derrick replaced Roman Roberts at left midfield, signalling fresh legs to maintain attacking impetus.

Kacper Rzeszutek caught a cross at 33 minutes, and Harry Oatley cleared danger at 34 minutes. Max Higginson’s shot was saved at 35 minutes, and the goalkeeper tipped a shot over the bar at 36 minutes. Both Jack Oatley and Hugo Gibbs made crucial clearances at 40 minutes, with Rodrigo Rodrigues replacing Freddie Coles in a tactical switch.

Portishead responded with a right-footed goal from outside the box in the 41st minute, levelling the score once more. However, Rodrigues quickly created a chance with a slide rule pass at 42 minutes. Freddie Coles had a wide attempt at 43 minutes.

South West Mini's regained the lead in the 44th minute through a spectacular lob from Jayden O'Mara, assisted by a long pass from goalkeeper Kacper Rzeszutek. This goal demonstrated excellent vision and execution from the striker.

Louie Seabright made a vital tackle at 46 minutes to prevent a Portishead chance, while Jaymz Derrick’s slide rule pass at 47 minutes did not quite create an opportunity. Freddie Coles’ tackle at 49 minutes again thwarted the visitors. Jack Oatley’s shot was saved at 50 minutes.

Portishead drew level again with a direct goal from a corner kick at 52 minutes, scored with their right foot from close range. Max Higginson’s wide shot followed at 53 minutes, and Kacper Rzeszutek made a catch at 54 minutes to keep his side in the game.

Jayden O'Mara’s shot was saved at 55 minutes, but Max Higginson’s long pass at 56 minutes created further chances. Louie Seabright’s tackle at 57 minutes and Freddie Coles’ long pass at the same time kept the pressure on Portishead. Bobby Cousins intercepted a dangerous ball at 58 minutes, and Kacper Rzeszutek made another catch at 59 minutes.

Elliott Lane’s shot was saved at 61 minutes, but moments later Bobby Cousins scored a crucial goal from outside the box with his right foot, giving South West Mini's a 4-3 advantage. This late strike proved decisive in a pulsating contest.

South West Mini's U13’s secured a hard-fought and thrilling 4-3 victory over Portishead Town U13 Rangers, with solid defensive contributions, sharp attacking play, and key moments from their goalkeeper and striker proving the difference on a memorable morning at the Worle Centre.