Old Pauline 4th 0 vs 4 Tenisons III

On 21 March 2026, Tenisons III travelled to Old Pauline Sports Ground for a league away fixture against Old Pauline 4th, kicking off at 12:30pm. The visitors delivered a commanding performance to secure a 4-0 victory, leaving their hosts unable to respond throughout the 90 minutes plus added time. Referee Matthew David oversaw a match that saw Tenisons III assert their superiority from early on.

Tenisons III lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Stuart Glassington in goal. The defensive line consisted of Sam Gleeson at right back, Chris Stafford and Jeremy Barton as central defenders, and George Toner on the left. In midfield, Dre Robinson and Garth Foley operated as the two holding central midfielders, tasked with both breaking up play and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, Sean Smith took up the right attacking midfield role, Luke Hinds played centrally behind the striker, and Sahr Gbembo occupied the left attacking midfield position. Leading the line was Melvin Osadolor as the lone striker, expected to spearhead the attack and convert chances. The substitutes available were Lucas Alonso, Tom Minns, Christian Hall, and Jonny Boutwood.

The match began with Tenisons III quickly imposing their rhythm. The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when Sean Smith delivered a precise assist to Melvin Osadolor, who finished clinically to open the scoring. This goal set the tone for the visitors, who continued to press and create opportunities. Ten minutes later, in the 33rd minute, Garth Foley played a key role by setting up Luke Hinds, who made no mistake in doubling the lead with a composed finish.

Tenisons III’s dominance was further emphasised just before half time. In the 39th minute, Luke Hinds returned the favour by assisting Melvin Osadolor for his second goal of the match, extending the advantage to 3-0. This goal effectively put the game beyond Old Pauline 4th’s reach before the interval.

At the 45th minute mark, Tenisons III made a triple substitution to refresh their squad. Lucas Alonso replaced Sahr Gbembo on the left attacking midfield, Tom Minns came on for Dre Robinson in central midfield, and Christian Hall took over from Sean Smith on the right attacking midfield. These changes aimed to maintain the team’s intensity and control in the second half.

The half-time whistle confirmed Tenisons III’s commanding 3-0 lead. Early in the second period, at the 50th minute, another substitution saw Jonny Boutwood come on for George Toner at left back, further reinforcing the visitors’ defensive solidity.

Despite the changes, Tenisons III continued to dominate possession and territory. Their efforts were rewarded with a fourth goal, though the exact timing is not detailed in the events provided. The visitors’ ability to control the game and convert their chances highlighted their clinical edge and tactical discipline.

Old Pauline 4th were unable to mount any meaningful response throughout the match, with Tenisons III’s defence marshalled effectively by Chris Stafford and Jeremy Barton, supported by the full-backs Gleeson and Boutwood. The midfield duo of Foley and Minns ensured the visitors retained control in the middle of the park, while the attacking trio and Osadolor up front consistently threatened the home side’s backline.

In summary, Tenisons III’s 4-0 triumph at Old Pauline Sports Ground was a comprehensive display of attacking prowess and defensive organisation. The visitors’ well-executed 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to dominate proceedings and secure a vital league victory on the road.