East Stanley Wmc FC Stumbles Against Consett Steel Club First

East Stanley Wmc FC faced a disappointing defeat at the North Durham Academy on 15 December 2024, as they succumbed to a 3-1 loss against Consett Steel Club First in a league encounter. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, with referee Martin Bunting overseeing the proceedings.

East Stanley adopted a 4-3-3 formation, which saw Joe Longstaff in goal, flanked by a defensive line comprising Kyle Fazakerley and Andy Taylor as the right and left defenders, respectively, while Drew Lake and Lewis Cox held the central defensive positions. In midfield, Cameron Foreman operated on the right, Kieran Gohery took up a central role, and Connor Brown was positioned on the left. Up front, Liam Chatton led the line as a right forward, supported by Callum Lishman as the striker and Brandon Bailey on the left.

The substitutes for East Stanley were not listed, leaving the starting eleven to carry the burden of the match. The home side started brightly, but it was Connor Brown who opened the scoring in the 35th minute, converting a well-placed assist from Liam Chatton. This goal provided East Stanley with a much-needed boost, taking them into half-time with a 1-0 lead.

However, the second half proved to be a different story. Consett Steel Club First equalised in the 83rd minute, turning the tide of the match. Just a minute later, Kieran Gohery received a red card, leaving East Stanley with ten men and significantly hampering their chances of regaining control.

The visitors capitalised on their numerical advantage, scoring again in the 85th minute to take a 2-1 lead. As the match drew to a close, Consett sealed their victory with a third goal in the 88th minute, leaving East Stanley reeling. To compound their woes, Drew Lake was shown a yellow card in the same minute, highlighting the frustrations of the home side as they struggled to cope with the pressure.

Despite a spirited start and a promising goal from Connor Brown, East Stanley Wmc FC ultimately fell short against a determined Consett Steel Club First, who demonstrated their resilience and tactical prowess in the latter stages of the match.