East Stanley Wmc FC Thrash Burnopfield Hobson Golf 7-0

In a commanding display of football, East Stanley Wmc FC triumphed over Burnopfield Hobson Golf with a resounding 7-0 victory in their league match at North Durham Academy on 26 January 2025. The match kicked off at 10:30 am and saw the home side dominate from start to finish, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.

East Stanley lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, which allowed them to utilise their attacking talents effectively. Liam Chatton took his position in goal, while the back four consisted of Dean Pearce on the right, Callum Jackson and Lewis Cox in central defence, and Danny Castro on the left. The midfield trio featured Ryan Allen on the right, Michael Storey in the centre, and Drew Lake on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forwards. Up front, Kyle Fazakerley occupied the right forward position, Callum Lishman led the line as striker, and Brandon Bailey played on the left forward, ready to exploit any defensive lapses from the opposition.

The substitutes for East Stanley included Connor Brown and Andy Taylor, who would later play their part in the match as the game unfolded.

The scoring opened early in the fifth minute when Kyle Fazakerley netted the first goal, assisted by Callum Lishman. This early breakthrough set the tone for the match, as East Stanley quickly established their dominance.

Ryan Allen doubled the lead in the 17th minute, finishing off a move set up by Brandon Bailey. Just eight minutes later, Allen struck again, this time benefiting from a well-placed pass from Danny Castro, making it 3-0 and leaving Burnopfield reeling.

The relentless pressure continued, and in the 27th minute, Brandon Bailey added his name to the scoresheet, converting a chance created by Ryan Allen. The fourth goal came shortly after, with Danny Castro scoring in the 30th minute, assisted by Callum Lishman, further cementing East Stanley's control of the match.

As the first half drew to a close, the score stood at a staggering 5-0, leaving Burnopfield with a mountain to climb in the second half.

The second half began with a substitution for East Stanley as Connor Brown replaced Dean Pearce. The changes did little to disrupt the flow of the game, and in the 63rd minute, Ryan Allen completed his hat-trick, scoring his third goal with another assist from Danny Castro.

Allen was not done yet; in the 68th minute, he found the net once more, this time with Brandon Bailey providing the assist, bringing the score to 7-0 and leaving Burnopfield with no answers to East Stanley's attacking onslaught.

The match concluded with East Stanley Wmc FC securing a comprehensive victory, showcasing their attacking flair and teamwork throughout the 90 minutes. Ryan Allen's standout performance, marked by his hat-trick, earned him the title of Player of the Match, while the entire team demonstrated their capabilities in what was a memorable league encounter.