Wedgwood FC Fall To Narrow Defeat At Stone Dominoes
⚽ Result
Dick Turpin 1
Wedgwood FC 0
🏆 Competition
north staffs sunday league division 5
Away league match
📅 When
Sunday, 16 August 2026
📍 Venue
Stone Dominoes FC Springbank park Yarnfield (Away)
Wedgwood FC travelled to Stone Dominoes FC’s Springbank Park in Yarnfield on the morning of 16 August 2026 for a 10:30am kick-off in a league away fixture against Dick Turpin. The match ended in a 1-0 defeat for Wedgwood, who battled hard but ultimately came up short in a tightly contested 90-minute encounter.
Wedgwood lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Steven Parry in goal behind a back four consisting of Jake Hart at right back, Jordan Coleman and Logan Mulland as central defenders, and Tom Birks on the left. The midfield double pivot featured Brandyn Williams and Jake Tunstall tasked with both defensive duties and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, Brad Gibson operated on the right wing, Brad Lewis played centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Tom Raketic took up the left attacking midfield role. Leading the line was Craig Cookson as the lone striker. The substitutes bench included Brian Kakanou, Kieren Forrester, Joseph Capewell, and Liam Harrold.
From the outset, Wedgwood sought to impose their game plan. Early on, Jake Tunstall demonstrated his vision with a long key pass in the fifth minute, aiming to unlock the opposition’s defence. Craig Cookson followed swiftly with an attempt at goal, though his effort sailed high over the bar a minute later. Steven Parry was called into action in the 11th minute, confidently catching a cross to keep Wedgwood in the contest.
Brandyn Williams tested the target in the 17th minute but his shot drifted wide, while Brad Lewis came agonisingly close to opening the scoring when his strike rattled the crossbar on 25 minutes. Despite Wedgwood’s pressure, it was Dick Turpin who broke the deadlock just before half-time, scoring in the 41st minute to take a 1-0 lead into the break.
At half-time, tactical changes were made as Kieren Forrester replaced Jake Hart at right back, and Brian Kakanou came on for striker Craig Cookson, signalling a shift in Wedgwood’s approach to chase an equaliser.
The second half saw Wedgwood pushing forward with renewed vigour. Kakanou’s early attempt in the 49th minute was well saved by the opposition goalkeeper. Brandyn Williams was influential around the hour mark, providing a clever flick pass in the 56th minute and making a crucial tackle moments later to regain possession. Jake Tunstall also contributed defensively with a timely tackle in the same period.
Williams continued to threaten with a shot saved in the 60th minute, while Kakanou twice tested the keeper’s resolve with saved efforts at 65 minutes. Brad Lewis and Jordan Coleman also had attempts on goal in quick succession at 66 minutes, both denied by the opposition goalkeeper.
Tom Raketic created a promising chance with a long pass in the 69th minute, shortly followed by another key flick pass from Kakanou in the 72nd minute that led to a scoring opportunity. Brad Gibson tried his luck twice but was unable to find the target, shooting wide on both occasions at 72 and 78 minutes.
Further tactical adjustments saw Joseph Capewell replace Brad Gibson in the 78th minute, and Liam Harrold come on for the injured Jordan Coleman at 82 minutes, as Wedgwood sought to inject fresh legs and maintain pressure.
In the closing stages, Steven Parry made a vital parry in injury time to deny Dick Turpin from extending their lead, but Wedgwood were unable to find a breakthrough themselves. The match concluded with Wedgwood narrowly defeated 1-0.
Brandyn Williams was named player of the match for his tireless work in midfield, combining defensive solidity with creative spark throughout the contest. Despite the loss, Wedgwood showed resilience and moments of attacking promise that they will look to build on in upcoming fixtures.
