The Vocal FC faced off against Sixfields Rangers A in a friendly match at Pattishall Village on 6th July 2025, with the home side emerging victorious with a scoreline of 4-2. The match kicked off at 9:30 am, and despite a spirited performance from The Vocal FC, they were unable to secure a win.
The Vocal FC lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking flair. Ian Jeesson took his place in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Michael Osborne on the right, Joe Gregory and Joe Goff in central defence, and Stena Lovatt on the left. The midfield duo of Jacob Hudson and Adel Abkar were tasked with controlling the centre of the park, while Alfie Lawlor and Cavan Keaney operated as right and left attacking midfielders, respectively. Connor Letts played just behind the lone striker, Kevin Ward, who was expected to lead the line and convert chances into goals. The substitutes for the match included Corey Pert, Rob Cokayne, scott welsh, Jordan Mead, and Robert Lovatt.
The match began with an early flourish from The Vocal FC, as Alfie Lawlor opened the scoring in the 10th minute. His goal set the tone for an exciting encounter, with the visitors taking an early lead. However, Sixfields Rangers A responded swiftly, equalising in the 27th minute, showcasing their attacking prowess.
As the first half progressed, The Vocal FC made a tactical substitution in the 31st minute, bringing on Corey Pert for Jacob Hudson. This change aimed to inject fresh energy into the midfield as they sought to regain control of the game. Unfortunately for The Vocal FC, Sixfields Rangers A struck again in the 39th minute, taking a 2-1 lead just before half-time.
The whistle blew for half-time with the score at 2-1, prompting The Vocal FC to regroup and reassess their strategy. The second half saw immediate changes for The Vocal FC, with four substitutions made at the start of the half. Jacob Hudson returned to the pitch, replacing Michael Osborne, while Rob Cokayne came on for Kevin Ward. Additionally, scott welsh replaced Alfie Lawlor, and Jordan Mead took the place of Stena Lovatt.
The second half began with Sixfields Rangers A extending their lead in the 64th minute, making it 3-1. The Vocal FC, however, refused to back down and responded just a minute later. Rob Cokayne found the back of the net in the 65th minute, assisted by scott welsh, bringing the score to 3-2 and reigniting hopes for a comeback.
Despite the momentum shift, Sixfields Rangers A managed to score again in the 83rd minute, pushing the score to 4-2. The Vocal FC continued to fight, making their final substitution in the 85th minute, with Adel Abkar coming on for Corey Pert, but they were unable to find the net again.
As the final whistle blew, The Vocal FC had shown resilience and determination but ultimately fell short against a well-organised Sixfields Rangers A side. The match served as a valuable experience for The Vocal FC as they look to build on their performance in future fixtures.
