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30/09/2025, Ruskin Drive, St. Helens, England, Live on National TV
FA Trophy, Round 2

St. Helens Vs Neath

St. Helens play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Davis (GK) , W Callacghan (CB) , J Egwero (CB) , D Taggart (CB) , K Forbes (RB) , M Aikins (LB) , F Sean (CDM) , M Winstone (CAM) , J Hilson (RM) , V Whitfield (LM) , N Chisholm (ST) And the subs are: J Dee (GK) , B Mabin (CB) , C Walls (CM) , A Nicolls (CM) , D McCowen (ST)

Neath play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: A Parry (GK) , L Probert (CB) , D Ruddock (CB) , C Meyrick (CB) , D Cour (RB) , G Hopkins (LB) , R McGregor (CDM) , C Ruddock (CAM) , M Duane (RM) , D Coughlan (LM) , C Buckley (ST) And the subs are: M Phillips (GK) , D Hogan (CB) , R Saunders (CM) , G Brogan (CM) , R Banks (ST)

Welcome to Ruskin Drive in St. Helens, England where St. Helens will face Neath.  This is round 2 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 1710.

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

3' - Wayne Callacghan plays a short pass to John Egwero.  John Egwero plays the ball to Mark Aikins.  Mark Aikins passes a long ball to Dave Taggart.  Dave Taggart sees a run from Noah Chisholm.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Noah Chisholm is caught offside!  

7' - Noah Chisholm runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Corey Ruddock.  That will be a freekick for St. Helens.  

8' - John Hilson steps up to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box and finds Matt Winstone.  Matt Winstone tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Matt Winstone for St. Helens!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

8' - Neath kick the ball off for the restart.  

10' - Matt Winstone uses his pace to beat Corey Ruddock.  

11' - Matt Winstone looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

12' - Andreas Parry sees a run from Corey Ruddock.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

14' - John Hilson slides the ball to Felix Sean.  David Cour dispossesses Felix Sean and gains possession for his team.  David Cour finds Corey Ruddock with a short pass.  Corey Ruddock passes to Richard McGregor.  Richard McGregor whips in a cross, but opposing player Felix Sean takes possession.  

16' - Felix Sean passes to Dave Taggart.  Dave Taggart finds John Hilson with a long ball.  John Hilson passes the ball to Noah Chisholm.  Noah Chisholm takes the ball past Corey Ruddock with a turn of pace.  

17' - Noah Chisholm curves the ball into the box and finds Felix Sean.  Felix Sean gets his head to the ball hoping to beat the keeper...and its in! Its a goal for St. Helens!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

17' - Neath kick the ball off for the restart.  

23' - Noah Chisholm plays a short pass to Matt Winstone.  Matt Winstone strikes the ball from distance...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  John Hilson is first to the loose ball...John Hilson looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Andreas Parry!  

27' - Victor Whitfield sees a run from Matt Winstone.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Matt Winstone is able to take the ball.  Matt Winstone attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and Matt Winstone scores!  That's a nice goal from the St. Helens player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

27' - Neath kick the ball off for the restart.  

30' - Louis Probert plays a short pass to Dean Coughlan.  Dean Coughlan plays a short pass to David Cour.  Noah Chisholm successfully tackles David Cour and the ball goes loose.  Deri Ruddock plays the ball to Louis Probert.  Louis Probert finds David Cour with a long ball.  David Cour crosses the ball and finds Dean Coughlan.  Dean Coughlan gets above the defence and directs a header towards the top corner...and its in! It's a great goal from Dean Coughlan for Neath!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

30' - St. Helens kick the ball off for the restart.  

39' - Matt Winstone speeds past Colin Meyrick.  

40' - Matt Winstone crosses the ball, but Deri Ruddock intercepts the ball.  

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

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

46' - Deri Ruddock passes the ball to Louis Probert.  Louis Probert plays the ball to Corey Ruddock.  Corey Ruddock speeds past John Hilson.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave Taggart is going to be taken off.  Bart Mabin joins the game from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Corey Ruddock is going to be taken off.  Robert Saunders joins the game from the bench.  

55' - St. Helens try to launch a quick counter attack.  Matt Winstone finds Felix Sean with a long pass.  Felix Sean finds Noah Chisholm with a short pass.  Noah Chisholm uses his pace to beat Colin Meyrick, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for St. Helens.  

55' - John Hilson will take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but Louis Probert intercepts and makes a clearance.  

56' - Matt Winstone takes the ball past Gus Hopkins with a turn of pace.  

56' - Matt Winstone sees a run from Noah Chisholm.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Noah Chisholm has strayed offside!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Deri Ruddock is going to be taken off.  Dave Hogan joins the game from the bench.  

58' - Dean Coughlan sees Cody Buckley making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Victor Whitfield will come off.  Arnie Nicolls is going to be brought on.  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Cody Buckley will come off.  Ray Banks is brought on from the bench.  

64' - Felix Sean plays the ball to Arnie Nicolls.  Arnie Nicolls runs with the ball, beating Richard McGregor.  

65' - Arnie Nicolls spots a run from Matt Winstone.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Matt Winstone can't get to the ball!  

69' - Gus Hopkins plays a long ball to Dave Hogan.  Bart Mabin successfully tackles Dave Hogan and the ball goes loose.  Felix Sean plays a long pass to Mark Aikins.  Mark Aikins sees a run from Noah Chisholm.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Noah Chisholm is able to control the ball.  Noah Chisholm hits the ball towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

73' - Noah Chisholm speeds past Louis Probert.  

73' - Noah Chisholm crosses the ball into the box, finding John Hilson.  Colin Meyrick impedes John Hilson...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Noah Chisholm stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball into the top corner...and its in! It's a nice goal from Noah Chisholm for St. Helens!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!

74' - Neath kick the ball off for the restart.  

79' - Richard McGregor sees Robert Saunders making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Robert Saunders is caught offside!  

88' - Felix Sean passes the ball to Bart Mabin.  Bart Mabin passes a long ball to Wayne Callacghan.  Wayne Callacghan slides the ball to Felix Sean.  Felix Sean sees a run from John Hilson.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and John Hilson runs on to the ball.  John Hilson attempts the cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Matt Winstone attempts to speed past Richard McGregor, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for St. Helens.  

89' - John Hilson will take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

90' - Matt Winstone curves the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

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



The match has ended St. Helens 4 - 1 Neath.