Wigmore Wanderers FC hosted Medway United at the Hempstead Playing Fields And Pavilion on 7th September 2025, with kick-off at 10:30 am. The match concluded with a staggering scoreline of 11-1, showcasing the Wanderers' dominance throughout the encounter.
Wigmore Wanderers lined up in a 4-2-1-3 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking play. Harley Tutt occupied the goalkeeping position, shielded by a back four consisting of Jack Downey on the right, Alex Toms and Oli Gibbons in central defence, and Harvey Edkins on the left. The midfield was anchored by Liam Apps and Leon Vidler, providing both defensive cover and creative support. Ahead of them, Dan Bailey operated as an attacking midfielder, while the forward line featured Kai Wong on the right, Jason Yuen as the central striker, and George Hennessy on the left. The substitutes for the match included George Alp, Jake Woolman, Tom Spearink, Harry Smith, and Finley Leah.
The match began with an early setback for the Wanderers as Medway United were awarded a penalty in the 8th minute, which they converted with a left-footed strike to take a surprising lead. However, the Wanderers responded swiftly, with Jason Yuen levelling the score just eight minutes later, also from the penalty spot, showcasing his composure under pressure.
The momentum shifted dramatically in favour of the home side shortly after, as Oli Gibbons scored a stunning direct free-kick from long range in the 19th minute, putting Wigmore ahead. Just five minutes later, George Hennessy found the net with a clever flick from a Jason Yuen assist, extending the lead to 3-1. Leon Vidler then added to the tally in the 27th minute with a well-placed shot from outside the area, following a short pass from Dan Bailey.
In a concerning moment for the Wanderers, Vidler had to be substituted due to injury, with George Alp coming on in his place. Despite this disruption, the Wanderers continued to dominate, and Hennessy scored his second goal of the match in the 40th minute, converting a short pass from Kai Wong inside the box to make it 5-1 as the teams headed into half-time.
The second half saw tactical changes for the Wanderers, with Tom Spearink and Jake Woolman replacing Jack Downey and Dan Bailey respectively at the start of the half. The substitutions did not hinder the Wanderers' performance, as they continued to press forward.
In the 70th minute, Jason Yuen scored his second goal of the match, finishing from close range after another assist from Kai Wong. Just two minutes later, Wong himself got on the scoresheet, converting a pass from Hennessy to further extend the lead. Hennessy then completed his hat-trick in the 74th minute, scoring from outside the box with a right-footed effort after receiving a long pass.
The Wanderers were relentless, and in the 77th minute, George Alp scored with a header from a free-kick delivered by Jack Downey, marking his impact after coming on. Jake Woolman added to the rout in the 81st minute, scoring from close range with a right-footed shot, assisted by Wong once again.
As the match drew to a close, Liam Apps replaced Alex Toms due to injury in the 82nd minute, followed by Harvey Edkins coming on for Jason Yuen in the 83rd minute. The final goal of the match came in the 88th minute when Kai Wong scored his second of the game, finishing from close range with his left foot, sealing an emphatic 11-1 victory for Wigmore Wanderers.
This match not only highlighted the Wanderers' attacking prowess but also showcased their ability to respond to adversity, making a statement in the league with a performance that will be remembered for some time.
