Cashes Green Draw 2-2 Away At Hucclecote Youth Wildcats

On 21 September 2025, Cashes Green travelled to King George V Playing Field in Barnwood to face Hucclecote Youth U13 Wildcats in a league away fixture kicking off at 10:00am. The match ended in a hard-fought 2-2 draw after 70 minutes of action plus added time, with both sides sharing the spoils in an entertaining encounter.

Cashes Green lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, deploying a balanced setup designed to provide defensive solidity and attacking width. Ruby Halliday took her place between the sticks as goalkeeper, tasked with organising the back line and making crucial saves. The defensive quartet consisted of Hollie Trinder at right back, Isla-Mai George-Hart and Brooklyn McCormick as central defenders, and Maisie Grant covering the left flank. Across midfield, Mia Warren operated on the right wing, Maisy Mead and Esme Gorman held the central midfield roles, while Amber Scrivens provided width on the left. Up front, the strike partnership featured Ellen Seal on the right and Evelyn Purland on the left, expected to spearhead the attack and convert chances. On the bench, substitutes Alexa Brightman, Nina Drake, and Harriet Riley awaited their opportunity to influence the game.

The match began with Hucclecote Youth Wildcats asserting early pressure, and their efforts were rewarded in the 20th minute when they opened the scoring. Cashes Green responded positively and found an equaliser twelve minutes later through Maisie Grant, who demonstrated her attacking threat from left back by driving forward and finishing clinically.

Shortly after her goal, Brooklyn McCormick was replaced by Alexa Brightman in the 34th minute, signalling a tactical adjustment just before the interval. The half concluded with the teams level at 1-1, setting up a tense second period.

Early in the second half, Cashes Green made another change as Nina Drake came on for the goal-scoring left back Maisie Grant in the 36th minute. This substitution aimed to refresh the defensive line and maintain the team’s shape.

The visitors then took the lead in the 56th minute when Ellen Seal found the net, capitalising on her role as right forward to convert a chance and give Cashes Green a deserved advantage. However, Hucclecote Youth Wildcats were not finished and struck back late on in the 69th minute to restore parity, ensuring the match ended in a draw.

Cashes Green made a final substitution in the 66th minute, with Harriet Riley replacing right midfielder Mia Warren to inject energy into the midfield during the closing stages.

Throughout the match, Ruby Halliday was outstanding in goal, making several key saves to keep her side competitive. Esme Gorman also impressed in central midfield, providing composure and control in the middle of the park.

In a contest marked by tactical discipline and spirited performances, both teams shared the points in a 2-2 draw that reflected the competitive nature of the league fixture at King George V Playing Field.