EKFC 09s Gold Dominate Milngavie FC With Six-Goal Rout

On 20 December 2025, EKFC 09s Gold welcomed Milngavie FC to K-Park for a 9:15am league fixture that ended in a commanding 6-0 victory for the home side. The 90-minute encounter saw EKFC 09s Gold assert their dominance from the outset, leaving Milngavie FC unable to respond to the relentless attacking display.

EKFC 09s Gold lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, deploying Ross McNab in goal behind a back four consisting of Alfie Hall at right back, Lewis Sime and Max Graham as central defenders, and Mark McGuiness on the left. Andrew Hall operated as the solitary central midfielder, tasked with shielding the defence and linking play. Ahead of him, the midfield quartet featured Callum Kerr on the right wing, Mitchell Tennant and Daniel Friel occupying central attacking midfield roles, and Stephen Orr on the left. Leading the line was striker Matthew Henderson, expected to spearhead attacks and convert chances. The substitutes bench included Jay Ralston, Joshua O'Brien, Shay Christie, Josh Gales, Matthew Brown, and Leo Moscardini.

The match burst into life within two minutes as Stephen Orr delivered a precise cross from the left flank, finding Matthew Henderson who calmly tapped in from close range with his left foot to give EKFC 09s Gold an early lead. This swift opener set the tone for the rest of the game, with the home side controlling possession and territory.

At the 22-minute mark, Mitchell Tennant unleashed a stunning long-range strike from outside the box with his right foot, doubling the advantage and leaving the Milngavie goalkeeper with no chance. This goal epitomised Tennant’s attacking threat and technical ability in midfield.

The first half concluded with EKFC 09s Gold firmly in command at 2-0, having dictated the tempo and limited Milngavie FC’s opportunities.

The second half began with a double tactical substitution immediately after the break, as Jay Ralston replaced Callum Kerr and Joshua O'Brien came on for Stephen Orr, signalling a shift in approach to maintain intensity on the flanks. Shortly after, at the 54th minute, further changes saw Shay Christie and Josh Gales introduced for Matthew Henderson and Andrew Hall respectively, reinforcing both attack and midfield.

EKFC 09s Gold continued to press, and at 59 minutes Daniel Friel produced a spectacular screamer from outside the box with a powerful right-footed strike that soared into the net, extending the lead to 3-0. This goal was a highlight of the match, showcasing Friel’s shooting prowess.

Just two minutes later, tactical substitutions saw Mitchell Tennant and Alfie Hall replaced by Matthew Brown and Leo Moscardini, while at 70 minutes Tennant returned to the field due to an injury to Daniel Friel, demonstrating the squad’s flexibility.

The home side’s dominance was further emphasised at 71 minutes when Josh Gales scored from inside the box, finishing off a well-delivered cross from Mark McGuiness on the left with a neat left-footed finish. This goal underlined the effectiveness of the wide players and the full-backs’ overlapping runs.

EKFC 09s Gold were awarded a penalty at 77 minutes, which Mitchell Tennant confidently converted to make it 5-0, cementing his status as the standout performer of the match.

Shortly after, tactical substitutions saw Callum Kerr and Stephen Orr reintroduced for Tennant and McGuiness respectively, allowing fresh legs to maintain the team’s momentum.

In the final moments of the game, at the 90th minute, Max Graham rose highest to head home a corner delivered by Matthew Brown, rounding off a comprehensive 6-0 victory for EKFC 09s Gold.

Mitchell Tennant’s influence throughout the match was undeniable, contributing a goal from open play, a penalty, and orchestrating attacks from midfield, earning him the player of the match accolade.

EKFC 09s Gold’s clinical finishing, tactical flexibility, and cohesive team performance ensured a dominant home win, leaving Milngavie FC with plenty to ponder ahead of their next fixture.