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13/08/2025, Basildon Stadium, Basildon, England
FA Trophy, Round 1
Basildon Vs Congleton

Basildon play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C Envoh (GK) , A Yorath (CB) , C McPheeters (CB) , S Langland (CB) , F Flanagan (RB) , J Mitchell (LB) , J Riley (CDM) , R Weatherspoon (CAM) , Z Rees (RM) , F Finnegan (LM) , M Fylan (ST) And the subs are: E McClenathan (GK) , G Heffernan (CB) , I Winstone (CM) , H McCay (CM) , E Simrell (ST)

Congleton play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Jarocki (GK) , H Mulrennan (CB) , C Bivin (CB) , K Abeni (CB) , C Onyemachi (RB) , D Sheils (LB) , R Cranston (CDM) , R Hannigan (CAM) , H Kennedy (RM) , B McAree (LM) , A McNeff (ST) And the subs are: B Young (GK) , E Trent (CB) , G MacEwan (CM) , B Quirke (CM) , M McCaulley (ST)
Welcome to Basildon Stadium in Basildon, England where Basildon will face Congleton.  This is round 1 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 1667.

1' - Basildon kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Richard Hannigan uses his pace to beat Joshua Riley, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Congleton.  

6' - Hayden Kennedy plays a long pass to Dave Sheils.  Dave Sheils passes to Hayden Kennedy.  Hayden Kennedy crosses the ball, but Joshua Riley intercepts and makes a clearance.  

8' - Dave Sheils passes a long ball to Connor Bivin.  Connor Bivin curves the ball into the box, finding Andrew McNeff.  Andrew McNeff flicks a header down towards the bottom corner...but the ball flies wide of the post!

10' - Chris Envoh finds Alun Yorath with a long pass.  Alun Yorath sees a run from Michael Fylan.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Michael Fylan is caught offside!  

14' - Dave Sheils takes the ball past Rich Weatherspoon with a turn of pace.  

20' - Sammy Langland dispossesses Andrew McNeff and the ball goes loose.  Alun Yorath plays the ball to Sammy Langland.  Sammy Langland passes a long ball to Zach Rees.  Zach Rees finds Michael Fylan with a short pass.  Michael Fylan looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and its in! It's a nice goal from Michael Fylan for Basildon!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

20' - Congleton kick the ball off for the restart.  

25' - Alun Yorath passes a long ball to Joshua Riley.  Hayden Kennedy successfully tackles Joshua Riley and the ball goes loose.  Brad McAree runs with the ball, beating Fionn Finnegan.  

26' - Brad McAree attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Brad McAree for Congleton!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

26' - Basildon kick the ball off for the restart.  

29' - Joey Mitchell finds Joshua Riley with a short pass.  Joshua Riley passes to Alun Yorath.  Alun Yorath passes a long ball to Fionn Finnegan.  Fionn Finnegan plays a short pass to Rich Weatherspoon.  Rich Weatherspoon takes the ball past Dave Sheils with a turn of pace.  

30' - Joshua Riley sees Michael Fylan making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Michael Fylan is caught offside!  

34' - Rich Weatherspoon takes the ball past Henry Mulrennan with a turn of pace.  

36' - Henry Mulrennan tackles Rich Weatherspoon and the ball goes loose.  Dave Sheils dispossesses Zach Rees and the ball goes loose.  Zach Rees attempts to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and Zach Rees scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Basildon player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

36' - Congleton kick the ball off for the restart.  

39' - Richard Hannigan crosses the ball, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

40' - Brad McAree runs with the ball, beating Zach Rees.  

41' - Brad McAree takes a shot from outside the area...and Brad McAree scores!  That's a nice goal from the Congleton player!  The ball went in off the upright!

41' - Basildon kick the ball off for the restart.  

43' - Sammy Langland passes the ball to Zach Rees.  Zach Rees plays the ball to Colin McPheeters.  Colin McPheeters plays a long ball to Joshua Riley.  Robert Cranston tackles Joshua Riley and the ball goes loose.  Rich Weatherspoon spots a run from Joshua Riley.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

44' - Joshua Riley dispossesses Brad McAree and takes the ball.  Joshua Riley sees Rich Weatherspoon making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Rich Weatherspoon is caught offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Congleton kick the ball off for the restart.  

47' - Dave Sheils passes the ball to Robert Cranston.  Robert Cranston slides the ball to Henry Mulrennan.  Henry Mulrennan finds Cole Onyemachi with a long pass.  Cole Onyemachi curves the ball into the box, but Alun Yorath gets there first and clears the ball.  

50' - Andrew McNeff tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Connor Bivin is going to be taken off.  Ellis Trent joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Joshua Riley will come off.  Ian Winstone is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andrew McNeff is going to be taken off.  Michael McCaulley is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Colin McPheeters will come off.  George Heffernan joins the game from the bench.  

55' - Sammy Langland finds Joey Mitchell with a long pass.  Joey Mitchell passes to Rich Weatherspoon.  Rich Weatherspoon attempts to beat Cole Onyemachi using his skills and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

55' - Rich Weatherspoon spots a run from Michael Fylan.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Michael Fylan  is unable to take the ball down!  

58' - George Heffernan passes a long ball to Fionn Flanagan.  Fionn Flanagan sees Michael Fylan making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Michael Fylan is unable to control the ball!  

59' - Richard Hannigan takes the ball past Zach Rees with a turn of pace.  

60' - Richard Hannigan takes the ball past Rich Weatherspoon with a turn of pace.  

63' - Sammy Langland finds Fionn Flanagan with a long ball.  Fionn Flanagan sees Michael Fylan making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Michael Fylan has strayed offside!  

66' - Zach Rees plays a long ball to Fionn Flanagan.  Fionn Flanagan sees a run from Fionn Finnegan.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Fionn Finnegan has strayed offside!  

75' - Robert Cranston finds Hayden Kennedy with a short pass.  Hayden Kennedy plays the ball to Robert Cranston.  Robert Cranston sees a run from Brad McAree.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Brad McAree runs on to the ball.  Brad McAree attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but Chris Envoh deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Congleton.  Richard Hannigan will take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, finding Michael McCaulley.  Michael McCaulley gets above the defence and directs a header hoping to beat Chris Envoh...and Michael McCaulley scores!  That's a good goal from the Congleton player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

75' - Basildon kick the ball off for the restart.  

77' - Fionn Flanagan plays a short pass to Zach Rees.  Zach Rees plays the ball to Sammy Langland.  Robert Cranston successfully tackles Sammy Langland and takes the ball.  Robert Cranston curls in a cross and finds Richard Hannigan.  Richard Hannigan gets above the defence and directs a header attempting to beat Chris Envoh...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

79' - Chris Envoh finds Sammy Langland with a long ball.  Sammy Langland plays the ball to Michael Fylan.  Michael Fylan curls in a cross, but opposing player Robert Cranston takes possession.  

81' - Ian Winstone dispossesses Robert Cranston and the ball goes loose.  Basildon try to launch a counter attack.  Rich Weatherspoon spots a run from Zach Rees.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Zach Rees has strayed offside!  

84' - Michael McCaulley attempts to use his skills to beat Fionn Flanagan, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Fionn Flanagan.That will be a freekick for Congleton.  

85' - Michael McCaulley places the ball to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, and manages to find Brad McAree.  Brad McAree is impeded by Joey Mitchell...and the referee blows his whistle and signals a penalty!  Michael McCaulley places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to power the ball into the top corner...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Michael McCaulley for Congleton!  The shot hit the crossbar and into the net!

86' - Basildon kick the ball off for the restart.  

87' - Joey Mitchell finds Ian Winstone with a short pass.  Ian Winstone passes to George Heffernan.  George Heffernan plays a long pass to Fionn Finnegan.  Fionn Finnegan curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Rich Weatherspoon.  Henry Mulrennan impedes Rich Weatherspoon.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Michael Fylan places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball into the top corner...but its over!

89' - Zach Rees brings the ball forward, outpacing Cole Onyemachi.  

90' - Zach Rees looks to unleash a long range shot...but the ball hits the post!  Robert Cranston is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Basildon 2 - 4 Congleton.