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21/09/2025, Garden Walk, Royston, England
Central Division, Southern League

Royston Vs Needham

Royston play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: B Pollick (GK) , R Poyner (CB) , R Rees (CB) , R Howell (RB) , S Fulani (LB) , P Hines (CDM) , J Coughlin (CAM) , R Black (RM) , B Cooper (LM) , D Lang (ST) , F McClung (ST) And the subs are: J McCowen (CB) , D MacAlastair (CB) , K Jones (CM) , R Braden (CM) , D Marn (ST)

Needham play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Burke (GK) , C Ivers (CB) , G Coughlan (CB) , B Hunter (CB) , C McPhearson (RB) , I Brannon (LB) , A Lawgoch (CDM) , A Firth (CAM) , D Hadden (RM) , P Otorogu (LM) , J Magowan (ST) And the subs are: C McCance (CB) , N Mewies (CB) , E Ashley (CM) , E McCrary (CM) , L Teague (ST)

Welcome to Garden Walk in Royston, England where Royston Town will face Needham Market.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Central Division, Southern League.  The attendance is 1131.

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

8' - Joshua Coughlin sees David Lang making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but David Lang is caught offside!  

12' - Peter Otorogu finds Ian Brannon with a long pass.  Rex Poyner successfully tackles Ian Brannon and takes possession.  Rex Poyner plays a long ball to Joshua Coughlin.  Joshua Coughlin finds Bradley Cooper with a short pass.  Bradley Cooper sees a run from David Lang.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and David Lang is able to take the ball.  David Lang strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Gregor Coughlan is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

18' - David Hadden strikes the ball from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but Blake Pollick manages to stop the shot!  

22' - Peter Hines passes to Fraser McClung.  Fraser McClung shoots from long range...but the shot is offtarget!

29' - Andreas Lawgoch sees Peter Otorogu making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Peter Otorogu can't get to the ball!  

31' - Stuart Fulani plays a long ball to Peter Hines.  Peter Hines sees a run from Bradley Cooper.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Bradley Cooper takes the ball.  Bradley Cooper attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

33' - Peter Otorogu chips a long ball to Bryn Hunter.  Bryn Hunter sees Jamie Magowan making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Jamie Magowan can't get to the ball!  

34' - Peter Hines finds Rhod Howell with a long pass.  Rhod Howell sees Fraser McClung making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

37' - David Lang plays a short pass to Joshua Coughlin.  Joshua Coughlin finds Peter Hines with a short pass.  Peter Hines spots a run from Fraser McClung.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

40' - Arran Firth shoots from distance...but Blake Pollick stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Arran Firth pounces on the loose ball...Arran Firth tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Arran Firth for Needham!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

42' - Bradley Cooper slides the ball to Stuart Fulani.  Stuart Fulani slides the ball to Rob Rees.  Rob Rees finds Stuart Fulani with a short pass.  Stuart Fulani speeds past Arran Firth.  

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

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

51' - Rob Rees plays a long pass to Rhod Howell.  Rhod Howell passes the ball to Peter Hines.  Peter Hines sees a run from Fraser McClung.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Fraser McClung  is unable to take the ball down!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rex Poyner will come off.  Daniel MacAlastair is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Fraser McClung is going to be taken off.  Davie Marn joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bradley Cooper will come off.  Rob Braden is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Corey Ivers is going to be taken off.  Noel Mewies is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Peter Otorogu will come off.  Ethan McCrary is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bryn Hunter will come off.  Colin McCance joins the game from the bench.  

62' - Peter Hines passes the ball to David Lang.  David Lang uses his pace to beat Noel Mewies.  

62' - David Lang crosses the ball into the box, finding Peter Hines.  Arran Firth fouls Peter Hines.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Davie Marn places the ball to take the penalty.  He tries  to strike the ball down the middle...and Davie Marn scores!  That's a good goal from the Royston player!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!

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

64' - Arran Firth passes to Andreas Lawgoch.  Andreas Lawgoch passes the ball to David Hadden.  David Hadden plays a long ball to Colin McCance.  Colin McCance crosses the ball, and manages to find Andreas Lawgoch.  Andreas Lawgoch gets above the defence and directs a header towards goal...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

72' - Andreas Lawgoch spots a run from Arran Firth.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

78' - Rob Rees finds Stuart Fulani with a long ball.  Stuart Fulani slides the ball to Joshua Coughlin.  Joshua Coughlin sees a run from David Lang.  He attempts a quick throughball, and David Lang runs on to the ball.  David Lang fires a shot...but the shot is offtarget!

82' - Daniel MacAlastair plays a long ball to Peter Hines.  Peter Hines passes to Joshua Coughlin.  Joshua Coughlin finds Rhod Howell with a long ball.  Rhod Howell spots a run from David Lang.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and David Lang is able to control the ball.  David Lang tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

86' - Rob Rees passes to Rhod Howell.  Rhod Howell passes to Ron Black.  Ron Black passes the ball to Davie Marn.  Davie Marn curves the ball into the box and finds Ron Black.  Ron Black directs a header hoping to beat David Burke...and Ron Black scores!  That's a fine goal from the Royston player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

87' - Needham kick the ball off for the restart.  

89' - Cody McPhearson plays a short pass to Colin McCance.  Colin McCance passes the ball to Arran Firth.  Arran Firth finds Noel Mewies with a long pass.  Noel Mewies plays a short pass to Ethan McCrary.  Ethan McCrary crosses the ball, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

90' - Jamie Magowan attempts to beat Rhod Howell using his skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

91' - Jamie Magowan curves the ball into the box, and manages to find David Hadden.  David Hadden gets his head to the ball towards the top corner...but the ball flies over the bar!



The match has ended Royston Town 2 - 1 Needham Market.