Clarets Fall To Navy In Eight-Goal Thriller At St Patricks

Carbrain Clarets 2011’s hosted local rivals carbrain navy 2011s at St Patricks Sports Field on 10 October 2025, with kick-off at 8:00pm. The league encounter ended in a high-scoring 5-3 defeat for the Clarets after 80 minutes of pulsating football plus added time.

Carbrain Clarets set up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking support. Archie Edgar took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, protected by a back four comprising Luka McVittie at right back, central defenders Zack Graham and Daniel Abdulrahman, and Ryan Griffin on the left. The midfield line featured Connor McMahon on the right wing, central duo Kai Logan and Noah Webb tasked with both defensive duties and creative distribution, and Kobe Stevenson operating on the left flank. Just ahead of midfield, Tyler Scott played as the attacking midfielder, linking play to lone striker Fergus Davies, who was expected to spearhead the Clarets’ offensive efforts. Supporting the starting 11 were the clarets Game changers Mat, Ruadh and Liam.

The match burst into life early on as carbrain navy 2011s took the lead in the fourth minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse to put the Clarets on the back foot. The Clarets struggled to find their rhythm in the opening half, and the visitors doubled their advantage on the half-hour mark, leaving the home side trailing 2-0 as the first 40 minutes was coming to an end however just before the break, the Clarets responded with renewed vigour. Fergus Davies pulled one back in the 41st minute, expertly finishing after a precise assist from Noah Webb, signalling a potential comeback. However, the visitors restored their two-goal cushion in the 56th minute, maintaining their grip on the match.

Carbrain Clarets refused to relent, and just four minutes later, in the 60th minute, Kobe Stevenson fired in a goal following a clever assist from Fergus Davies, narrowing the deficit once more. The contest intensified as carbrain navy 2011s struck again in the 62nd minute, quickly followed by another goal in the 66th minute, pushing the scoreline to 5-3 and putting the Clarets under immense pressure.

Despite the uphill battle, Stevenson bagged his second goal of the evening in the 70th minute, demonstrating his attacking threat and keeping Clarets hopes alive. Yet, the Clarets were unable to find the equaliser in the closing stages, and the visitors held on for a thrilling 5-3 victory.

This encounter was a showcase of attacking football from both sides, with the Clarets showing resilience and fighting spirit but ultimately succumbing to the clinical finishing of carbrain navy 2011s. The Clarets will look to tighten their defensive organisation and build on their attacking promise in upcoming fixtures.