Kewford Eagles no match for Oldbury Utd.

  19/04/2025              

      ⚽West Midlands Regional League Div 1⚽

Oldbury Utd FC 3  Kewford Eagles 0

                                                                                      Played at Tipton Sports Academy

Oldbury didn't waste any time in taking charge of this game and would dominate possession for the greater part of the first half. That said, the visiting keeper was not unduly tested  and Kewford were very unlucky when,on 42 minutes they smacked the ball against the post, their first direct shot on goal, coming during a 10 minute purple patch prior to the break. 

20 minutes after the break,Oldbury took the lead in rather fortunate circumstances, the defender,in attempting to stop a cross, diverted the ball past his own keeper⚽. Kewford were, by now, well under the cosh and it was no surprise when the hosts added a second on 75 minutes⚽, during  a goalmouth scramble. followed by a third just 10 minutes later⚽.

Oldbury were well worth their win having dominated for most of the game whilst Kewford cannot really have any complaints, having been beaten by the better team on the day.

Entrance ; £5

Drink ; £1.50(in Tipton Sports Academy Social Club)

Referee ; 9/10

Att ; 30 est

Entertainment ; 8/10

Gutsy Wednesfield beaten.

            ⚽Midland Football League Div 1⚽

                                                                              Played at The Cottage Ground,Wednesfield

Wednesfield FC 0  Gornal Athletic 3

The first half was basically a nightmare for the home side with defenders unable to clear their lines on numerous occasions, a perfect example being the second goal on 22 minutes ; the keeper failed to control a bouncing back-pass ,tried to dribble the ball around the attacker and managed to trip him, result being a penalty. Gornal were passing the ball much better than their opponents but too often there wasn't an end product.

Wednesfield were much improved after the break and at least managed some shots on goal,one of which, ironically led to them fall further behind on 70 minutes ; the keeper saved an attempt, fed the ball out to the left and three passes later the ball was in the net - game over.

Gornal deserved their win,being much better defensively. Wednesfield have to be admired for their 'never-say-die' attitude, they keep going,whatever the score.

Entrance ; £4 concession

Drink ; £2

Referee ; 8/10

Att ; 50-60 est

Entertainment ; 8/10

Studley win a bore-fest.

     ⚽Midland Football League Premier Division⚽

AFC Wulfrunians 0  Studley 1

                                                                                       Played at Prestige Midlands Arena

 This was not a game to enjoy for any neutral(e g ,us !)as a strangely out of sorts Wulfrunians succumbed to a home defeat in a physical,aerial battle, to visitors Studley. 

A real bore-fest with the ball spending so much time in the air and the only highlight being the goal for the visitors on 65 minutes⚽. Enough said. 

Entrance ; £4 concession

Drink ; £1.50

Referee ; 5/10

Att ; 80 est

Entertainment ; 4/10

Dudley Town leave it late.

     22/03/2025         

⚽Midland Football League Premier Div⚽

Dudley Town 2  Uttoxeter Town 1

                                                                                                                Played at Sporting Khalsa

For the greater part of this game,it was difficult to tell which side were the high-flyers as Dudley huffed,puffed and generally struggled against a seemingly well organised side. Indeed, as the half progressed,it was the visitors, belying their lowly league position, who looked the more likeley to score,whereas Dudley were glad to hear the whistle for half-time.

Uttoxeter continued where they left off and opened their account 10 minutes after the break(I missed the goal as I was talking )⚽. It was no more than they deserved after looking the better side and looking increasingly comfortable with anything Dudley could throw at them including a fantastic save from a point-blank shot.

Whether the visitors tired or the hosts made some inspired substitutions,the game changed dramatically in the last 10 - 15 minutes with Dudley upping the ante and getting their reward with 2 late goals, the first one being a right thunderbastard⚽⚽.

This was a good game ; Uttoxeter will be disappointed at losing after looking so comfortable but fair play to Dudley who kept going to the very end.

Entrance ; £5 concession

Drink ; £1.50

Referee ; 9/10

Att ; 75-80 est

Entertainment ; 9/10