Enfield Celtic Fight Back To Secure 3-2 Win At Duleek AFC

Enfield Celtic travelled to Duleek AFC on 25 October 2025 for a crucial league away fixture against Duleek 2nds, kicking off at 3:00pm under the watchful eye of referee Robert Martin. The match ended in a thrilling 3-2 victory for Enfield Celtic after they overturned an early two-goal deficit to claim all three points.

Enfield Celtic lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, deploying Sean Coyle in goal to marshal the defence. The back four consisted of Conor Geraghty at right back, Nathan Kearney and Jake McCreddin as central defenders, and Jack Campion operating on the left flank. In midfield, Davey Morgan occupied the central role with Dylan Mcdonagh on the right and Evan Geraghty on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and providing width. Up front, the attacking trio featured Ethan Mcloughlin on the right wing, Phil Conolly leading the line as striker, and Ciaran Gorman on the left. The substitutes available to Enfield Celtic were Dean Brennan, Sean Mckeon, Cian Geraghty, Stephen Maher, and Remi Kareem.

Duleek 2nds started the match with intent and took an early lead in the fifth minute, catching Enfield Celtic off guard. They doubled their advantage eleven minutes later, leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb. However, Enfield Celtic began to assert themselves and pulled a goal back in the 26th minute when Evan Geraghty rose highest to meet a precise cross from Davey Morgan, nodding the ball home with a powerful header to spark hope.

Momentum shifted further in Enfield Celtic’s favour just six minutes later as goalkeeper Sean Coyle launched a long pass forward, finding Ciaran Gorman outside the penalty area. Gorman controlled the ball expertly before unleashing a right-footed strike from distance that flew into the net, levelling the scores at 2-2 by the 32nd minute. The first half ended with both sides locked in a tense stalemate.

Shortly after the interval, tactical changes began to shape the contest. At the 66th minute mark, Enfield Celtic made a double substitution, replacing right midfielder Dylan Mcdonagh with Dean Brennan and right defender Conor Geraghty with Sean Mckeon, aiming to inject fresh energy and stability into the team.

The visitors completed their comeback in the 73rd minute when Ethan Mcloughlin delivered a precise cross into the box, allowing Phil Conolly to finish confidently with his left foot, putting Enfield Celtic ahead for the first time in the match. Immediately following the goal, Ciaran Gorman was substituted for Cian Geraghty as the team looked to consolidate their lead.

Further tactical adjustments followed as Stephen Maher replaced Ethan Mcloughlin at the 80th minute, and Remi Kareem came on for Phil Conolly five minutes later, both changes designed to shore up the midfield and defence as Enfield Celtic sought to protect their slender advantage.

Throughout the match, Jack Campion was a standout performer, his defensive solidity and composure on the left flank earning him the player of the match accolade. His contributions were vital in withstanding Duleek’s early pressure and helping Enfield Celtic to mount their comeback.

In a pulsating 90 minutes plus added time, Enfield Celtic demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen to overturn a two-goal deficit and secure a valuable 3-2 victory on the road, boosting their league campaign with a hard-fought triumph at Duleek AFC.