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04/09/2025, Billingham Stadium, Billingham, England
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Billingham Vs Welwyn Garden City

Billingham play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: S Connelly (GK) , D Gubay (CB) , S Delany (CB) , J Gower (CB) , M Whan (RB) , E McIver (LB) , C MacAulay (CDM) , J McFarlane (CAM) , T Evans (RM) , A MacKay (LM) , J Fignon (ST) And the subs are: R Dougherty (GK) , D Afolahan (CB) , C Campbell (CM) , C Hawthorne (CM) , P McCallum (ST)

Welwyn Garden City play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: K McCaa (GK) , G Somide (CB) , D Sang (CB) , N MacNeal (CB) , L Saunders (RB) , M McCallion (LB) , D Duffy (CDM) , D McRobie (CAM) , C Ajunwa (RM) , J Reese (LM) , B Ridpath (ST) And the subs are: S Gam (GK) , J Oshonaike (CB) , I Buckley (CM) , A Wyburn (CM) , D McNabb (ST)
Welcome to Billingham Stadium in Billingham, England where Billingham will face Welwyn Garden City.  This is a friendly fixture.  The attendance is 308.

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

3' - Duncan Duffy dispossesses John McFarlane and takes possession.  Duncan Duffy sees a run from Dennis McRobie.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

4' - Welwyn Garden City try to launch a counter attack.  Duncan Duffy spots a run from Charles Ajunwa.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Charles Ajunwa is unable to control the ball!  

7' - Darryl Sang finds Dennis McRobie with a long ball.  Dennis McRobie attempts to use his skills to beat Shamus Delany.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

8' - Dennis McRobie strikes the ball from outside the area towards goal...but Shamus Connelly gets down to stop the shot!  

9' - Shamus Connelly sees John Fignon making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and John Fignon takes the ball.  John Fignon tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

12' - Kris McCaa hits the ball long to Noel MacNeal.  Noel MacNeal finds Duncan Duffy with a short pass.  Clint MacAulay dispossesses Duncan Duffy and takes possession.  Clint MacAulay finds John McFarlane with a long ball.  John McFarlane looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from John McFarlane for Billingham!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

12' - Welwyn Garden City kick the ball off for the restart.  

19' - Alen MacKay hits the ball long to John McFarlane.  John McFarlane curves the ball into the box, but Dennis McRobie intercepts and knocks it out for a corner.  

20' - John McFarlane places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but opposing player Darryl Sang takes possession.  

22' - Ben Ridpath tries to beat Shamus Delany using his ball skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

23' - Ben Ridpath sees a run from Charles Ajunwa.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Charles Ajunwa takes the ball.  Charles Ajunwa attempts a shot...but its wide!

30' - John Gower finds John McFarlane with a long pass.  John McFarlane tries to hit a long range shot...and John McFarlane scores!  Its a goal for Billingham!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

30' - Welwyn Garden City kick the ball off for the restart.  

35' - Louis Saunders finds Charles Ajunwa with a long ball.  Charles Ajunwa passes to John Reese.  John Reese spots a run from Ben Ridpath.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Ben Ridpath is able to take the ball.  Ben Ridpath reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Clint MacAulay finds Matthew Whan with a long ball.  Matthew Whan curls in a cross and finds John Fignon.  John Fignon powers a header attempting to beat Kris McCaa...but the shot goes over!

38' - Kris McCaa slides the ball to Marcus McCallion.  Marcus McCallion slides the ball to Noel MacNeal.  Noel MacNeal slides the ball to Ben Ridpath.  Ben Ridpath takes the ball past Evan McIver with a turn of pace.  

39' - Ben Ridpath whips in a cross, finding Duncan Duffy.  Duncan Duffy takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Clint MacAulay is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

39' - Dennis McRobie runs with the ball, beating Clint MacAulay.  

40' - Dennis McRobie sees a run from Ben Ridpath.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Ben Ridpath is caught offside!  

41' - Alen MacKay sees Clint MacAulay making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

43' - John McFarlane sees John Fignon making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and John Fignon runs on to the ball.  John Fignon attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from John Fignon for Billingham!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

44' - Welwyn Garden City kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

45' - Welwyn Garden City kick the ball off for the restart.  

47' - Duncan Duffy finds Geoff Somide with a short pass.  Geoff Somide passes to Duncan Duffy.  Duncan Duffy plays a long ball to Louis Saunders.  Louis Saunders brings the ball forward, outpacing Dai Gubay.  

47' - Louis Saunders curls in a cross, but opposing player John McFarlane takes possession.  

48' - John McFarlane shoots from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and John McFarlane scores!  Its a goal for Billingham!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

48' - Welwyn Garden City kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Louis Saunders plays a short pass to Geoff Somide.  Geoff Somide plays a short pass to John Reese.  John Reese chips a long ball to Dennis McRobie.  Dennis McRobie spots a run from Ben Ridpath.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Ben Ridpath takes the ball.  Ben Ridpath looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alen MacKay is going to be taken off.  Ceri Campbell is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dai Gubay is going to be taken off.  David Afolahan is going to be brought on.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Duncan Duffy is going to be taken off.  Joel Oshonaike is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Charles Ajunwa is going to be taken off.  Andy Wyburn joins the game from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Reese is going to be taken off.  Ian Buckley is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Joel Oshonaike passes to Dennis McRobie.  Dennis McRobie takes the ball past Clint MacAulay with a turn of pace.  

59' - Dennis McRobie curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Andy Wyburn.  Andy Wyburn hits a shot...but the shot is saved by Shamus Connelly!  

61' - Shamus Connelly plays a long ball to Clint MacAulay.  Clint MacAulay sees John Fignon making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and John Fignon takes the ball.  John Fignon looks to place the ball past the keeper...and John Fignon scores!  That's a nice goal from the Billingham player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

61' - Welwyn Garden City kick the ball off for the restart.  

63' - Darryl Sang finds Joel Oshonaike with a short pass.  Joel Oshonaike slides the ball to Noel MacNeal.  Noel MacNeal plays a long pass to Darryl Sang.  Darryl Sang whips in a cross, and manages to find Ben Ridpath.  Ben Ridpath looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and Ben Ridpath scores!  That's a good goal from the Welwyn Garden City player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

63' - Billingham kick the ball off for the restart.  

66' - Shamus Delany plays the ball to John Gower.  John Gower passes the ball to Shamus Delany.  Shamus Delany passes a long ball to Timothy Evans.  Timothy Evans curves the ball into the box, and manages to find John Fignon.  John Fignon attempts a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Billingham.  John McFarlane places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box and finds John Fignon.  John Fignon heads the ball attempting to beat Kris McCaa...but its over!

74' - Louis Saunders passes the ball to Joel Oshonaike.  Joel Oshonaike hits the ball long to Ian Buckley.  Ian Buckley uses his pace to beat John Gower, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Welwyn Garden City.  

74' - Andy Wyburn prepares to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Evan McIver gets there first and clears the ball.  

75' - Andy Wyburn passes the ball to Dennis McRobie.  Dennis McRobie sees Joel Oshonaike making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

82' - Joel Oshonaike plays a short pass to Ben Ridpath.  Ben Ridpath speeds past Clint MacAulay.  

82' - Ben Ridpath crosses the ball, but Clint MacAulay intercepts and takes possession.  

85' - Joel Oshonaike finds Ben Ridpath with a short pass.  Ben Ridpath tries to beat David Afolahan using his ball skills, but is illegally impeded.    The referee shows David Afolahan the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Welwyn Garden City.  

86' - Ben Ridpath stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, and manages to find Andy Wyburn.  Andy Wyburn flicks a header attempting to beat Shamus Connelly...but the shot goes wide!

89' - Joel Oshonaike passes a long ball to Geoff Somide.  Geoff Somide passes the ball to Dennis McRobie.  Dennis McRobie spots a run from Ben Ridpath.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  



The match has ended Billingham 5 - 1 Welwyn Garden City.