Enfield Celtic Edge Past Trim Town In Narrow Victory

Enfield Celtic secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Trim Town 1sts in a tense league encounter at the Trim Town Academy on 13 August 2025. The match kicked off at 7:15pm and saw Celtic claim all three points with a late first-half goal that proved decisive.

Celtic lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, designed to provide both defensive solidity and attacking flair. Sean Coyle took his position in goal, while the back four consisted of Conor Geraghty on the right, Jack Campion on the left, and the central defensive pairing of Sean O'Shea and Jake McCreddin. In midfield, Evan Geraghty and Nathan Kearney operated as central midfielders, tasked with controlling the tempo and linking play. Ahead of them, Tadhg Connolly played as the attacking midfielder, flanked by Ethan McLoughlin on the right and Cian Geraghty on the left, with Phil Conolly leading the line as the striker. The substitutes for the match were David Borda and Paul Burdett.

The match began with both teams probing for weaknesses, but it was Enfield Celtic who first found themselves in the referee's book. Sean O'Shea received a yellow card in the 27th minute for persistent infringements, a decision that highlighted the physical nature of the contest. Despite this setback, Celtic maintained their composure and continued to press for an opening goal.

As the first half drew to a close, Enfield Celtic finally broke the deadlock in the 44th minute. Tadhg Connolly, who had been a constant threat throughout the half, provided a short pass to Phil Conolly inside the box. Conolly expertly finished with his left foot, sending the ball past the Trim Town goalkeeper and into the net. This goal not only gave Celtic the lead but also boosted their confidence heading into the break.

The half-time whistle blew shortly after, with Celtic leading 1-0. The second half saw Trim Town attempt to respond, but Celtic's defence held firm. In the 60th minute, Celtic made their first substitution, bringing on David Borda for Cian Geraghty in a tactical change aimed at bolstering their midfield presence.

As the match progressed, Trim Town pushed for an equaliser, but Celtic's backline remained resolute. In the 73rd minute, Celtic made their second substitution, with Paul Burdett replacing Jake McCreddin, further solidifying their defensive strategy as they sought to protect their slender lead.

Despite late pressure from Trim Town, Enfield Celtic held on to secure a vital three points. Tadhg Connolly's influential performance earned him the Player of the Match accolade, as he not only assisted the goal but also played a pivotal role in linking midfield and attack. The final whistle confirmed a hard-earned victory for Celtic, who will take great confidence from this result as they continue their league campaign.