Litherland Remyca Res Fall To Narrow Defeat Against Ellesmere Port Town

Litherland Remyca Res hosted Ellesmere Port Town at their home ground on 1 November 2025, with kick-off at 2:00pm in a league fixture. The match ended in a 2-1 defeat for Litherland Remyca Res after a hard-fought 90 minutes plus added time. Referee Glynn Hurst oversaw the contest in front of a modest crowd of 17 spectators.

Litherland Remyca Res lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking creativity. Klearchos Filandras took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper. The back four consisted of George Maddock at right back, Sam Kearney and Josh Rice as central defenders, and Paul Cliff on the left flank. In midfield, Callum Moffatt and Konstantinos Misios operated as the two central midfielders tasked with both breaking up play and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, the three attacking midfielders were Cameron Taylor on the right, Joseph Forrester in the central attacking role, and Rhys Madu on the left. Dylan Riley led the line as the lone striker, expected to convert chances created by the midfield trio.

The first half saw both sides contesting possession keenly, with Litherland Remyca Res looking to impose their 4-2-3-1 shape by controlling the midfield through Moffatt and Misios. Despite their efforts, the half ended goalless at the 45-minute mark, with Ellesmere Port Town managing to keep the home side’s attacking threats at bay. Callum Moffatt stood out during this period, demonstrating composure and vision in central midfield.

As the second half unfolded, Ellesmere Port Town found the breakthrough, taking the lead and putting Litherland Remyca Res on the back foot. The visitors doubled their advantage soon after, leaving the hosts with a mountain to climb. Dylan Riley managed to pull a goal back for Litherland Remyca Res, offering a glimmer of hope late on, but it was not enough to salvage a point.

Throughout the match, Litherland Remyca Res showed glimpses of their attacking potential, particularly through the interplay of their attacking midfielders and the work rate of their lone striker. However, Ellesmere Port Town’s defensive organisation and clinical finishing ultimately decided the outcome. The home side will look to regroup and build on the positives from this encounter as they prepare for their next league fixture.