Litherland Remyca Res Held At Bay By FC Kirkby At Home

Litherland Remyca Res hosted FC Kirkby at their home ground on 15 November 2025, with kick-off at 2:00pm in a league fixture that ended in a 2-0 defeat for the hosts. The 90-minute contest, overseen by a referee who performed solidly throughout, saw Litherland Remyca Res unable to break down a resolute FC Kirkby side in front of a modest crowd of 21 spectators.

Litherland Remyca Res lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation, deploying a balanced shape designed to control midfield and support two forwards. Klearchos Filandras took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, protected by a back four consisting of Thomas Frost at right back, Sam Kearney and Josh Rice as central defenders, and Paul Cliff operating on the left flank. The midfield trio featured Callum Moffatt on the right, Joseph Forrester centrally, and Konstantinos Misios on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supplying the attack. Cameron Taylor played just behind the front two, Louie O’Brien on the right and Dylan Riley on the left, expected to spearhead the attack.

The first half unfolded with both sides probing cautiously, but it was clear that FC Kirkby had the upper hand in terms of control and chances created. Despite Litherland Remyca Res’s efforts to impose their 4-3-1-2 system, FC Kirkby’s defensive organisation kept the home side’s forwards at bay. The half concluded without any goals, with the teams heading into the break level at 0-0.

After the interval, FC Kirkby found their rhythm and managed to break the deadlock, scoring twice to secure a 2-0 victory. Litherland Remyca Res struggled to respond effectively, with their attacking players, including Dylan Riley who was named Player of the Match for his tireless work on the left forward position, unable to convert opportunities or penetrate the opposition’s defence. The home side’s midfield, despite the presence of Forrester and Misios, was often overrun, limiting supply to the front two.

Defensively, the back four of Frost, Kearney, Rice, and Cliff faced a stern test and ultimately conceded twice, unable to keep FC Kirkby’s attackers quiet. Filandras in goal was kept busy but could not prevent the two goals that sealed the visitors’ win. The referee maintained control throughout, allowing the game to flow while managing the physicality on display.

In summary, Litherland Remyca Res’s 4-3-1-2 formation showed promise but was ultimately outmatched by FC Kirkby’s clinical finishing and defensive resilience. The home side will look to regroup and build on the efforts of key performers like Dylan Riley as they prepare for their next league encounter.