Temple Villa FC Triumph 2-1 At Edenderry In Early Kick-Off
⚽ Result
Edenderry Town FC 1
Temple Villa FC 2
🏆 Competition
M.S.L U/13 Boys West
Away league match
📅 When
Saturday, 14 March 2026
📍 Venue
Edenderry (Away)
Temple Villa FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at Edenderry Town FC in a league fixture played at Edenderry on 14 March 2026, kicking off promptly at 10:30am. The match lasted 60 minutes plus added time, with Temple Villa overcoming an early setback to claim all three points in this tightly contested 11-a-side encounter.
Temple Villa lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying a back four of James Dullea at right back, Tiernan O’Shaughnessy and Dan Dwyer as central defenders, and Cian Buckley at left back. The midfield double pivot featured Darragh Nee and Oliver Cooney tasked with both defensive duties and linking play. Ahead of them, the attacking trio consisted of Reuben Davis on the right wing, Christopher Coyle centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Tom Adamson on the left. Leading the line was striker Andrew Fitzpatrick, expected to spearhead the attack and finish chances. The substitutes available were Harry Donlon, Luke McCrossan, Ryan Mahon, and James Henson.
The match began with an early substitution for Temple Villa when Harry Donlon replaced Christopher Coyle in the 18th minute, a tactical switch that coincided with an attempt from Oliver Cooney that went wide. Shortly after, James Dullea was withdrawn in the 21st minute, making way for Luke McCrossan in defence. Cooney tested the Edenderry goalkeeper again at 22 minutes, this time with a shot that was well saved.
Edenderry Town took the lead in the 25th minute through a goalmouth scramble, capitalising on a moment of defensive disarray to put the home side ahead. Temple Villa responded with further changes at the half-hour mark, bringing on Ryan Mahon for Dan Dwyer and James Henson for Andrew Fitzpatrick as they sought to regain control. The first half concluded at 30 minutes.
Early in the second half, Temple Villa reversed some of their earlier substitutions. Christopher Coyle returned to the field in place of Harry Donlon at 41 minutes, while James Dullea was reinstated at right back for Luke McCrossan at 49 minutes. Dan Dwyer and Andrew Fitzpatrick also returned to the pitch, replacing Ryan Mahon and James Henson respectively, restoring much of the original defensive and attacking structure.
Temple Villa’s persistence paid off in the 52nd minute when Darragh Nee unleashed a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box, a true screamer that levelled the scores and reignited their hopes. Just three minutes later, the visitors took the lead through Tom Adamson, who finished from close range inside the box following superb tight control and play by Christopher Coyle and then a precise cross from Andrew Fitzpatrick on the left flank. Adamson’s right-footed finish was clinical, turning the game on its head.
The remainder of the match saw Temple Villa hold firm to their advantage, demonstrating resilience and tactical discipline to secure a valuable away win.
This victory at Edenderry marks an important result for Temple Villa FC as they continue their league campaign, showing character to overturn an early deficit and claim all three points on the road.
