Littlehampton Town Youth U 0 vs 2 Worthing Dynamo U14 Black

On 11 October 2026, Worthing Dynamo U14 Black travelled to Littlehampton Town FC for a league away fixture, kicking off at 1:00pm. The match, officiated by referee Nigel Baker, ended in a 2-0 triumph for Worthing Dynamo, who demonstrated tactical discipline and clinical finishing across the 70 minutes of normal time plus added injury time.

Worthing Dynamo lined up in a 3-2-3-2 formation, deploying three defenders at the back with a midfield shield of two central midfielders. The attacking trio of midfielders was supported by two forwards up front, aiming to combine width and central penetration. Jenson Blackman took his place in goal, protected by Ellis Williams at right defender, Elliott McCabe centrally, and Harrison Flanagan on the left. The midfield pivot consisted of Louie Papouis and Ben Riggott, tasked with both defensive duties and linking play. Ahead of them, Teddy Gill operated on the right wing, Archie Parker-Muckle centrally as attacking midfielder, and Finley Stevens on the left wing. The forward line featured Toby Killick on the right and Theo Phillips on the left. The bench included Sameer Manro, Leo Whyatt, Toby Rennie, Isaiah Hatton, and Bailey Freshwater.

The game began with Worthing Dynamo asserting control through their midfield, looking to exploit the flanks and create chances for their forwards. Early on, the defensive trio remained composed, limiting Littlehampton Town Youth’s opportunities.

At the half-hour mark, tactical changes were introduced as Sameer Manro replaced Finley Stevens and Leo Whyatt came on for Louie Papouis, signalling an intent to refresh the midfield and attacking options. These substitutions paid immediate dividends. Just one minute later, Worthing Dynamo took the lead when Teddy Gill delivered a precise free kick into the box, which Toby Killick expertly converted with his right foot from close range. This goal was a testament to the team’s set-piece preparation and Killick’s sharpness in the penalty area.

Shortly after, the first half concluded at the 35th minute, unusual timing likely reflecting league-specific arrangements. At half-time, further substitutions were made to maintain momentum: Toby Rennie replaced Teddy Gill, Isaiah Hatton came on for Ben Riggott, and Bailey Freshwater entered the fray for Theo Phillips. These changes aimed to sustain the attacking impetus and defensive solidity.

The second half saw Worthing Dynamo continue to control proceedings, with the defence and midfield working cohesively to stifle Littlehampton’s attempts to respond. At the 52nd minute, Ben Riggott was reintroduced in place of Bailey Freshwater, restoring some familiarity to the midfield. Five minutes later, Theo Phillips returned to the pitch, substituting Toby Killick, while Louie Papouis came back on for Archie Parker-Muckle, refreshing the central midfield and forward lines.

Worthing Dynamo doubled their advantage in the 65th minute when Harrison Flanagan confidently converted a penalty, extending the lead and effectively putting the game beyond doubt. This moment highlighted Flanagan’s composure under pressure and the team’s clinical edge in front of goal.

As the match approached its conclusion, further substitutions were made to manage player fitness and maintain intensity. Teddy Gill returned to replace Sameer Manro in the 69th minute, and Finley Stevens was brought back on for Toby Rennie at the 70th minute mark.

Throughout the match, Ellis Williams stood out with a commanding performance at right defender, combining defensive resilience with effective support in attack, earning him the player of the match accolade.

Worthing Dynamo U14 Black’s 2-0 victory at Littlehampton Town Youth U14 Black was a well-deserved result, reflecting tactical astuteness, effective squad rotation, and clinical finishing. The team’s ability to adapt through multiple substitutions while maintaining control was key to securing the three points on the road.