Worthing Dynamo U13 Black 4 vs 4 Pagham Youth U13

Worthing Dynamo U13 Black hosted Pagham Youth U13 at Durrington High School on the morning of 8 March 2026, with kick-off at 10:00am in a fiercely contested league encounter. The match ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw after 70 minutes of pulsating football plus added time, refereed by Thomas Valantin.

Worthing Dynamo lined up in a classic 4-4-2 formation, deploying Archie Parker-Muckle in goal behind a back four of Lewis Langdell at right back, central defenders Theo Phillips and Toby Killick, and Bailey Freshwater on the left. The midfield quartet featured Toby Rennie on the right wing, central midfielders Isaish Hatton and Leo Whyatt, and Teddy Gill on the left flank. Up front, Harrison Flanagan operated as the right forward with Rudy Clark partnering him on the left. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity with two banks of four while allowing the forwards to exploit spaces and create goal-scoring opportunities.

The substitutes bench comprised Louie Papouis, Ellis Williams and Woody Mason, ready to inject fresh legs and tactical adjustments as the match unfolded.

Pagham Youth made a blistering start, racing into a 2-0 lead inside the opening five minutes with goals in the 4th and 5th minutes. This early setback tested Worthing Dynamo’s resilience and defensive organisation.

Worthing’s response came in the 14th minute when Harrison Flanagan confidently converted a penalty, reducing the deficit and reigniting his side’s hopes. The same minute saw a double substitution as Louie Papouis replaced Rudy Clark and Ellis Williams came on for Toby Rennie, signalling tactical tweaks from the home side.

Shortly after, at the 20-minute mark, Toby Rennie returned to the pitch, this time replacing Teddy Gill on the left midfield, further shuffling the midfield options.

Despite Worthing’s efforts, Pagham extended their lead with a goal in the 30th minute, making it 3-1. However, Worthing immediately responded with a substitution, bringing Rudy Clark back on for Louie Papouis in the 31st minute.

The first half concluded at the 35-minute mark, at half time two substitutions were made Teddy Gill returned for Toby Rennie and Woody Mason replaced Toby Killick in central defence.

Worthing’s comeback truly began in earnest in the 37th minute when Theo Phillips scored a solo goal, assisted by Rudy Clark, to bring the score to 3-2. This goal was a crucial morale booster and demonstrated Phillips’ ability to surge forward from defence.

Pagham restored their three-goal cushion with a goal in the 40th minute, pushing the scoreline to 4-2 and putting Worthing under renewed pressure.

Worthing made further changes in the 52nd minute, with Toby Killick returning for Rudy Clark and Toby Rennie replacing Bailey Freshwater at left back, signalling a more attacking intent from the home side.

The fightback gained momentum as Theo Phillips struck again in the 55th minute, this time finishing inside the box from a precise cross by Leo Whyatt. This goal narrowed the gap to 4-3 and injected fresh belief into the Dynamo ranks.

Just four minutes later, Phillips completed his hat-trick in the 59th minute, this time assisted by Lewis Langdell, bringing the score level at 4-4 and setting up a thrilling finale.

In the 62nd minute, Louie Papouis replaced Woody Mason, adding energy to the midfield as both sides pushed for a winner.

The match ended in a pulsating 4-4 draw, with Theo Phillips’ hat-trick and Harrison Flanagan’s early penalty proving vital for Worthing Dynamo. Flanagan’s contribution earned him the player of the match accolade for his composure and impact in front of goal.

This encounter showcased the resilience and attacking prowess of Worthing Dynamo U13 Black, who fought back from a two-goal deficit twice to secure a hard-fought point against a strong Pagham Youth side.