East Stanley WMC FC Thrash Tanfield Lea WMC First 6-1

In a commanding display, East Stanley Wmc FC secured a resounding 6-1 victory over Tanfield Lea WMC First in a league match held at the Tanfield Lea Recreation Ground on 13 May 2025. The match kicked off at 6:15pm, and the home side struggled to contain the relentless attacking prowess of their opponents, who dominated the match from start to finish.

East Stanley lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, a setup designed to maximise width and attacking options. Joe Longstaff took his place in goal, while the back four consisted of Tony Elvin on the right, Sam Hodgson and Lewis Cox in central defence, and Danny Castro on the left. The midfield trio featured Kieran Taylor on the right, Cameron Foreman in the central role, and Ryan Allen on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forward line. Up front, Drew Lake and Callum Lishman operated as left and right forwards respectively, with Matty Allison leading the line as the central striker. The substitutes included Kyle Fazakerley.

The match began with East Stanley asserting their dominance early on. Matty Allison opened the scoring in the 19th minute, finishing off a well-placed assist from Ryan Allen. Just four minutes later, Allison doubled his tally, this time benefiting from Kieran Taylor's precise delivery, putting East Stanley firmly in control.

As the first half progressed, East Stanley continued to apply pressure, and in the 41st minute, Callum Lishman added a third goal, expertly converting a chance set up by Drew Lake. The home side struggled to respond, and the first half concluded with East Stanley leading 3-0.

The second half commenced with a surprise as Tanfield Lea WMC First found the back of the net just three minutes in, pulling one back and igniting hopes of a comeback. However, East Stanley quickly reasserted their authority. In the 56th minute, Lishman scored his second of the match, assisted by the in-form Matty Allison, who was proving to be a constant threat.

Allison's remarkable performance continued as he scored again in the 70th minute, showcasing his clinical finishing ability. Remarkably, he completed his hat-trick just four minutes later, with Kyle Fazakerley providing the assist, bringing the score to an emphatic 6-1.

In the 78th minute, East Stanley made a substitution, bringing Tony Elvin back onto the pitch in place of Lishman, who had been instrumental in the attacking play. Despite the changes, the scoring had concluded, and the match ended with East Stanley Wmc FC celebrating a comprehensive victory.

Cameron Foreman was recognised for his outstanding performance throughout the match, contributing significantly to both the midfield and defensive efforts. The final whistle confirmed a dominant display from East Stanley, who will take great confidence from this result as they continue their league campaign.