Panthers Dominate Royals White With 8-1 Victory At Hayden Youth

Hayden Panthers U15 welcomed Dartford Royals White to the Hayden Youth Association ground on 12 October 2025 for an early morning league fixture kicking off at 10:00am. The Panthers delivered a commanding performance, cruising to an emphatic 8-1 win in this 11-a-side contest played over 80 minutes plus added time.

Deploying a 4-5-1 formation, Hayden Panthers set up with Josh Jolly in goal, backed by a defensive line of Josh Quinn at right back, central defenders Sid Hale and Riley Webb, and Tyler Cracknell on the left. The midfield was packed with five players: Sid Reed operated on the right flank, Alfie Severn’s took the left midfield role, while Archie Bristo, Aston Hawgood, and Ollie Challis formed a central trio tasked with both creativity and control. Up front, lone striker Darcey Illing was the focal point of attack, expected to hold the ball up and link play. This setup promised a balanced approach, combining defensive solidity with midfield dominance and attacking support. No substitutes were named for the Panthers on this occasion.

The match burst into life early on as Ollie Challis announced his intent with a goal in the 13th minute, setting the tone for what would become a remarkable individual display. Just five minutes later, Challis doubled the lead, showcasing his clinical finishing and positioning. The Panthers continued to press, and Challis completed a rapid hat-trick in the 21st minute, leaving the Royals reeling. His relentless run of goals did not stop there; he struck again in the 27th minute, making it four for the match, and then added a fifth just before half time in the 38th minute. By the break at 40 minutes, Hayden Panthers had established a commanding 5-0 advantage, with Challis spearheading the onslaught.

The second half saw no let-up from the home side. Challis continued his scoring spree with a sixth goal in the 49th minute, further underlining his dominance in the game. The defence, marshalled by Riley Webb and Sid Hale, remained resolute, and Webb himself contributed to the scoreline with a well-taken goal in the 63rd minute, extending the lead to 7-0. The Panthers’ midfield orchestrated play with precision, and Aston Hawgood added his name to the scoresheet in the 75th minute with a superb direct free-kick, a moment of individual brilliance that left the Royals goalkeeper with no chance.

Dartford Royals White managed to pull one back in the 77th minute, offering a brief glimmer of resistance, but it was too little too late. The Panthers’ dominance was clear throughout the match, both in terms of possession and chances created. The final whistle confirmed an 8-1 victory for Hayden Panthers U15, a result that will boost their confidence and league standing significantly. Ollie Challis’s extraordinary six-goal haul was undoubtedly the highlight, supported by solid defensive and midfield performances across the team.