Dudley Town goal-fest.

 Midland Football League Div 1                                    27/08/22

Dudley Town 6  Wolverhampton Sporting 0

Played at The Guardian Warehousing Arena

As the scoreline suggests, this was a pretty one-sided game, made much harder for the visitors having to play with 10 men for a large part of the game. There was no sign early on of the goal-fest to come as the visitors seemed to be holding the hosts at at bay but once they conceded the first, it was not too long before the floodgates opened.

To be fair, Dudley took full advantage of the opportunity afforded them and from the 30th minute, there was really no doubt about the outcome. Sporting tried but on the day they were up against a very hungry looking Dudley team.

 PS ;  I've tried some different filters on my camera.

Admission ;  £4(concession)

Programme ; £2 Excellent

Drink ; £1.50

Referee ; 9/10 V good

Crowd ; 120 (est)

Entertainment value ; 8/10

Newcastle Town progress in the FA Cup

 Emirates FA Cup  Extra Preliminary Round                6/8/2022 

AFC Wulfrunians 1  Newcastle Town 2

It's hard to believe the FA Cup starts now, in August, but here we go again with Wulfrunians pitted against their NPL opponents.

The visitors looked a skilful outfit from the start, enjoying plenty of possession but it was nearly 20 minutes before they had a direct attempt and that being easily collected by the keeper. Wulfs had their moments but were finding it difficult to penetrate a well organised defence.

On 34 minutes the stalemate was broken when the visitors had a free kick and scored direct into the LH corner and this was how it stayed until the break.

The hosts came out with renewed vigour for the second half and it was their turn to enjoy considerable stretches of possession and on 65 minutes their efforts were repaid  when a cross from the left was bundled home.

The home side had a player sent off late in the game and the visitors took full advantage when a cross from the right was  dispatched with a powerful header, giving the home keeper no chance.

Entrance ; £5

Prog ; £1.50

Drink £1.50

Referee ; 8/10

Entertainment value ; 9/10