Hough End Griffins Under 8s Dominate Blue Star Comets 19-0 At Armitage

On 25 October 2025, Hough End Griffins Under 8s welcomed Blue Star Comets Under 8s to the University of Manchester’s Armitage Sports Centre for a league home match kicking off at 12:00pm. The six-a-side contest saw the Griffins run rampant, securing a resounding 19-0 victory over their visitors in a match lasting 60 minutes plus added time.

The Griffins lined up in a 1-2-2 formation, which featured a single goalkeeper, two central defenders, and two forwards supported by midfielders. Kit Foulds took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, tasked with organising the defence and launching attacks from the back. Riann Sebastian operated as the central defender, anchoring the defensive line and providing cover. Sebby Robinson and Luca O’Driscoll occupied the central midfield roles, expected to link defence and attack, control possession, and create chances. Up front, Jack Lowe played as the right forward and Leo Ramsdale as the left forward, both charged with spearheading the offensive efforts and applying pressure on the opposition’s defence. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The match exploded into life immediately, with an extraordinary flurry of goals all recorded within the opening minute. Sebby Robinson opened the scoring, quickly followed by an unusual goal from goalkeeper Kit Foulds, who demonstrated remarkable composure and presence of mind to find the net. Jack Lowe then doubled his tally with two rapid strikes, showcasing his clinical finishing from the right forward position. Foulds added another goal, emphasising his rare attacking contribution from goal.

Sebby Robinson struck again, reinforcing his influence in central midfield, before Luca O’Driscoll joined the scoring spree with a brace of goals, underlining his ability to push forward and impact the game offensively. Leo Ramsdale also got on the scoresheet early, adding to the Griffins’ relentless pressure on the Blue Star Comets.

Kit Foulds continued his remarkable goal-scoring run with yet another strike, while Sebby Robinson completed a hat-trick, illustrating his dominance in the middle of the park. Riann Sebastian, the central defender, contributed to the goal tally as well, proving that the Griffins’ defensive players were not just solid at the back but also capable of scoring.

Jack Lowe was unstoppable, netting four more goals to take his tally to six for the match, a remarkable display of attacking prowess from the right forward. Leo Ramsdale finished the first half with a hat-trick of his own, scoring three additional goals to underline his threat from the left forward position.

By the 30-minute mark, the half-time whistle blew on a staggering 19-0 lead for Hough End Griffins, reflecting their total dominance in all areas of the pitch. The Griffins’ blend of solid defensive work, midfield creativity, and clinical finishing upfront proved too much for the Blue Star Comets to handle.

This comprehensive victory at the Armitage Sports Centre will surely boost the Griffins’ confidence as they continue their league campaign, while the Blue Star Comets will need to regroup and address the gulf in quality exposed during this encounter.