Trowbridge Town U15s faced FC Abbey Meads U15 Blue in a gripping league match at the Moredon Sporting Hub on 7th September 2025, kicking off at 9:30 am. The match concluded with Trowbridge emerging victorious, securing a 3-2 win after a fiercely contested battle.
Trowbridge Town lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for quick transitions to attack. Harry Millwaters took his position in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Josh Bailey on the right, Charlie Amor and Jake Wells in central defence, and Leo Shepherd on the left. The midfield was structured with Roman Snow on the right, Dan Jackman and Sebastian Balawender centrally, and Leon Jones on the left, while Roy Mufalo and Archie Lee-Marin formed the forward partnership.
The substitutes for Trowbridge included Alfie Nyarko, Ruben Reeves, and Austin Cooper, who would be called upon to make an impact as the match progressed.
The match began with Trowbridge looking to assert their dominance early on. Roman Snow made a notable attempt on goal in the 10th minute, but his effort was saved, signalling Trowbridge's intent. However, it was in the 22nd minute that Trowbridge made a series of substitutions, bringing on Alfie Nyarko for Roy Mufalo, Ruben Reeves for Dan Jackman, and Austin Cooper for Leon Jones, aiming to inject fresh energy into the game.
Just two minutes later, Trowbridge found the breakthrough when Archie Lee-Marin scored a stunning goal from outside the area, assisted by Nyarko, sending the Trowbridge supporters into raptures. However, FC Abbey Meads responded quickly, equalising in the 30th minute with a goal from inside the box, showcasing their resilience.
In the 32nd minute, Trowbridge was forced into another substitution as Dan Jackman replaced the injured Charlie Amor, adding to the tactical adjustments made by the coaching staff. The first half concluded with the score level at 1-1, setting the stage for an exciting second half.
As the second half commenced, Trowbridge made further changes, with Roy Mufalo returning to the pitch in the 41st minute, replacing Roman Snow, while Leon Jones came back on for Josh Bailey, and Charlie Amor re-entered for Sebastian Balawender. These tactical switches aimed to bolster Trowbridge's attacking options.
Just before the half-time whistle, FC Abbey Meads struck again, scoring from outside the area in the 44th minute, taking a 2-1 lead and leaving Trowbridge with a mountain to climb. However, Trowbridge remained undeterred and continued to press for an equaliser.
In the 52nd minute, Leon Jones had a chance to level the score, but his attempt was saved, reflecting Trowbridge's determination to get back into the game. In the 55th minute, Roman Snow returned to the pitch, replacing Alfie Nyarko, as Trowbridge sought to regain control.
The match reached a pivotal moment in the 71st minute when Archie Lee-Marin scored his second goal of the match, capitalising on a defensive mistake, which brought the score to 2-2. The momentum shifted in Trowbridge's favour, and just two minutes later, an own goal conceded due to pressure from Roman Snow with the assist by Sebastian Balawender, putting Trowbridge ahead 3-2.
With time running out, Trowbridge held firm against FC Abbey Meads' attempts to equalise, showcasing their defensive resilience and tactical discipline. The final whistle blew, confirming a hard-fought victory for Trowbridge Town U14s, who celebrated their impressive comeback and three vital points in the league.
