Crowland Juniors U13s Fall To 4-Goal Defeat At Snowden Field

On 25 January 2026, Crowland Juniors U13s hosted Marshland Saints FC U13 in a league fixture at Snowden Field, kicking off promptly at 12:00pm. The 70-minute contest ended in disappointment for the home side as Marshland Saints ran out 4-0 winners in an 11-a-side encounter.

Crowland Juniors lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking creativity. Danny Roberts took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, shielded by a back four comprising Joshua Thind at right back, Lloris Kanyua and Kaiden Tee as central defenders, and Thomas Nairpour on the left flank. In midfield, Hadi Derbas and George Ireland operated as the double pivot, tasked with breaking up play and distributing the ball forward. Ahead of them, the attacking trio featured Josh Santos on the right wing, Preston Bucknell centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Patrick Ion on the left, all supporting lone striker Miguel Pires. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The first half proved a stern test for Crowland Juniors, who struggled to contain the fluid attacking movements of Marshland Saints. Despite their efforts, the home side found themselves unable to breach the opposition’s defence or create clear-cut chances. The half-time whistle arrived at the 35-minute mark with the scoreline reflecting the visitors’ dominance.

Throughout the match, Crowland Juniors’ defensive line was under constant pressure, with Joshua Thind and Thomas Nairpour working hard to repel attacks down the flanks. Central defenders Kanyua and Tee were tasked with marking Marshland’s forwards tightly, but the visitors’ clinical finishing ultimately proved decisive. Midfield duo Derbas and Ireland endeavoured to regain possession and link play, while the attacking midfielders and Pires sought to unlock the Saints’ defence, though opportunities were limited.

Despite the setback, goalkeeper Danny Roberts made several important saves to keep the scoreline from becoming more severe. However, Marshland Saints’ attacking prowess was too much to handle on the day, as they found the net four times over the course of the match.

Crowland Juniors will look to regroup and build on the lessons learned from this encounter as they continue their league campaign. Meanwhile, Marshland Saints FC U13 will take confidence from a commanding away victory at Snowden Field.