AFC Wolverhampton City U13 6 vs 1 Bilbrook Juniors U13 South

AFC Wolverhampton City U13 welcomed Bilbrook Juniors U13 South to Smestow Academy on 13 September 2026 for a 9-a-side league fixture, kicking off at 10:00am. The home side produced a commanding display to secure a 6-1 victory after 60 minutes of action, including added time.

Wolverhampton City set up in a 3-4-1 formation, featuring a back three of Jenson Jones at right defender, Josh Lea centrally, and George Dunne on the left. The midfield quartet consisted of Gabriel Quintyne-Morris on the right, Bailey Holmes and Oliver Lea in central midfield roles, with James Turley operating on the left flank. Leading the line was striker Harrison Szymanel, supported just behind by the midfielders. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity with three at the back while controlling the midfield and supplying the lone striker with service. The substitutes named for the match were Elliot Street and Isaac Sutheran.

The match burst into life early as Oliver Lea opened the scoring in the 11th minute, converting a well-timed assist from Bailey Holmes. This early goal set the tone for Wolverhampton’s attacking intent. However, Bilbrook Juniors responded swiftly, pulling an equaliser in the 17th minute to level the scores.

Shortly after Bilbrook’s goal, Wolverhampton made a double substitution at the 17th minute mark, bringing on Elliot Street for Jenson Jones and Isaac Sutheran for James Turley, signalling a tactical shift to maintain momentum. The changes paid immediate dividends as Isaac Sutheran provided the assist for Harrison Szymanel’s goal just two minutes later, restoring Wolverhampton’s lead.

The home side then surged ahead with a quickfire double from Oliver Lea in the 23rd and 24th minutes, both goals expertly set up by Gabriel Quintyne-Morris. These strikes put Wolverhampton firmly in control heading towards the midway point of the first half.

At the 30-minute mark, further substitutions saw Jenson Jones return to the field replacing George Dunne, and James Turley coming back on for Bailey Holmes. This rotation ensured fresh legs and maintained the team’s intensity as the first half concluded.

The second half began with Wolverhampton continuing their dominance. In the 37th minute, Harrison Szymanel netted his second goal of the game, assisted by Gabriel Quintyne-Morris once again, highlighting the strong link-up play on the right flank.

Wolverhampton made two more substitutions shortly after, with George Dunne returning for Gabriel Quintyne-Morris in the 42nd minute and Bailey Holmes replacing Oliver Lea a minute later. These changes kept the midfield dynamic and allowed key players to rest while maintaining attacking threat.

The final goal came in the 44th minute from Harrison Szymanel, completing his hat-trick and sealing a comprehensive 6-1 victory for AFC Wolverhampton City U13.

Bailey Holmes was named player of the match for his influential role in midfield, contributing both assists and energy throughout the contest. Wolverhampton’s tactical discipline and clinical finishing ensured they dominated proceedings from start to finish, leaving Bilbrook Juniors with little chance to respond.