Stony Stratford Town Lions 1 vs 1 Hanslope Hornets U12

Stony Stratford Town Lions U12 hosted Hanslope Hornets U12 at Stony Stratford Town 1st on the morning of 7 March 2026, with kick-off at 9:00am. The league encounter, played over 60 minutes plus added time, ended in a 1-1 stalemate in this nine-a-side contest.

Stony Stratford Town Lions lined up in a 3-3-2 formation, deploying three defenders, three midfielders, and two forwards. Earl Preedy took his place in goal, tasked with organising the backline and keeping the Hornets at bay. The defensive trio consisted of Mason Davies on the right, Jayden Howard-Purnell centrally, and Jacob Cathcart on the left, each expected to provide solidity and cover across the defensive third. In midfield, Teddy Green operated on the right flank, Ellis Pavitt held the central midfield role, and Luca Laera Bury patrolled the left side, all charged with linking defence and attack while supporting both phases of play. Up front, Harry Beale led the line on the right, with Sean Imeson positioned on the left, both forwards aiming to create and convert chances. No substitutes were named for the Lions on this occasion.

The match began with both sides probing cautiously, each looking to establish control in midfield. The Lions’ defensive trio worked cohesively to repel early advances from the Hornets, while the midfield trio sought to dictate tempo and supply the forwards. The first half saw chances created at either end, but neither team could break the deadlock before the interval.

At the half-time whistle, the score remained level at 0-0, reflecting a tightly contested first 30 minutes. Both teams had shown glimpses of attacking intent but were unable to convert opportunities into goals.

The second half opened with increased urgency from both sides. Stony Stratford Town Lions pushed forward with greater intent, utilising the width provided by Teddy Green and Luca Laera Bury to stretch the Hornets’ defence. This approach paid dividends when the Lions found the net, taking the lead through a well-worked move involving the forwards and midfield.

However, the Hanslope Hornets responded resiliently, applying pressure and forcing errors in the Lions’ defensive third. Their persistence was rewarded when they equalised, restoring parity and setting up a tense finale.

Despite efforts from both teams to find a winner in the closing stages, the match concluded with the scoreline locked at 1-1. The Lions’ defensive unit, marshalled by Jayden Howard-Purnell, and goalkeeper Earl Preedy, were tested throughout but managed to keep the Hornets at bay for the majority of the contest.

In the end, the stalemate reflected the evenly matched nature of the encounter, with both sides sharing the spoils in this competitive league fixture at Stony Stratford Town 1st.