EKFC 09s Gold Dominate Dunblane S.C. At Raploch Centre

On 24 January 2026, EKFC 09s Gold travelled to the Raploch Centre to face Dunblane S.C. in a league away fixture kicking off at 11:30am. The match ended in a resounding 9-1 victory for EKFC 09s Gold, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical discipline over the full 90 minutes plus injury time.

EKFC 09s Gold lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, a setup designed to provide defensive solidity with a single holding midfielder shielding the back four, while allowing four attacking midfielders to support the lone striker. Ross McNab took his place in goal, protected by a back four consisting of Steve Graham at right back, Lewis Sime and Max Graham as central defenders, and Mark McGuiness on the left. Andrew Hall operated as the central midfielder just ahead of the defence, tasked with breaking up opposition play and distributing the ball forward. Ahead of him, Alfie Hall occupied the right attacking midfield position, Daniel Friel and Mitchell Tennant played centrally as attacking midfielders, and Jay Ralston took up the left attacking midfield role. Leading the line was Callum Kerr as the striker, expected to convert chances created by the midfield quartet. The substitutes named were Josh Gales, Matthew Brown, Stephen Orr, Shay Christie, Leo Moscardini, Matthew Henderson, and Kenneth Traynor.

The match burst into life almost immediately with EKFC 09s Gold asserting dominance. Within five minutes, Steve Graham, the right defender, opened the scoring with a close-range finish using his right foot, setting the tone for the day. Barely a minute later, striker Callum Kerr doubled the lead with a composed right-footed finish inside the box, signalling a relentless attacking intent.

As the game settled, the midfield began to exert control. At 25 minutes, Andrew Hall volleyed home a right-footed strike following a precise cross from Steve Graham, further extending the lead. Just three minutes later, Mitchell Tennant tapped in a close-range finish after a header assist from Callum Kerr, demonstrating the fluid interplay between midfield and attack.

EKFC 09s Gold continued to press, with Andrew Hall again on the scoresheet at 32 minutes, this time unleashing a left-footed shot from outside the box after a short pass from Tennant. The visitors were relentless, and at 36 minutes, Callum Kerr capitalised on a team move, finishing from close range with a right-footed strike following a cross from Alfie Hall.

The first half was rounded off in style by Daniel Friel, who scored from outside the area with a right-footed shot after a short pass from Mitchell Tennant in the 44th minute. EKFC 09s Gold went into the break with a commanding 7-0 lead, having dominated possession and created numerous chances.

The second half saw a flurry of tactical substitutions immediately after the interval. Matthew Brown replaced Daniel Friel, Stephen Orr came on for Alfie Hall, Josh Gales took over from Callum Kerr, Shay Christie replaced Mitchell Tennant, and Leo Moscardini came on for Jay Ralston. These changes indicated a strategic shift to maintain intensity and manage player fitness.

Further substitutions followed in the 56th minute with Matthew Henderson coming on for Andrew Hall and Kenneth Traynor replacing Mark McGuiness, continuing the tactical refresh.

Dunblane S.C. managed to pull a goal back in the 67th minute with a right-footed finish inside the box, providing a brief respite in an otherwise one-sided contest.

However, EKFC 09s Gold quickly reasserted control. Stephen Orr scored a close-range tap-in from a cross by Matthew Henderson in the 77th minute, restoring the eight-goal cushion. Seven minutes later, Josh Gales added to the tally with a left-footed finish inside the box, assisted by Stephen Orr’s cross.

Shortly after, at 84 minutes, Callum Kerr was reintroduced to the pitch, replacing Stephen Orr due to injury, ensuring the team’s attacking threat remained potent until the final whistle.

Dunblane S.C. received a yellow card in the 87th minute, reflecting the pressure and frustration they faced throughout the match.

Max Graham, one of the central defenders, was named player of the match for his commanding presence at the back, helping to keep the opposition largely at bay despite the heavy scoreline.

EKFC 09s Gold’s comprehensive 9-1 victory at the Raploch Centre was a testament to their tactical organisation, clinical finishing, and squad depth, leaving Dunblane S.C. with much to ponder as the league progresses.