Litherland Remyca Res Fall To Narrow 3-2 Defeat Against Formby FC

Litherland Remyca Res hosted Formby FC at Litherland Sports Park on 11 October 2025, with kick-off at 3:00pm in a keenly contested cup tie. Despite taking an early lead and showing promising attacking intent, Litherland Remyca Res ultimately succumbed 3-2 to their visitors after a dramatic second half turnaround. The match was officiated by Gary Foulkes, who maintained a steady control throughout the 90 minutes in front of a modest crowd of 22 spectators.

Litherland Remyca Res lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with creative midfield support. In goal, Klearchos Filandras was tasked with organising the backline, which consisted of George Maddock at right back, Sam Kearney and Michael Weldon as central defenders, and Josh Rice covering the left flank. The double pivot in central midfield was occupied by Callum Moffatt and Konstantinos Misios, expected to shield the defence and initiate attacks. Ahead of them, the three attacking midfielders were Junior Siyakholwa on the right, Cameron Taylor centrally, and Rhys Madu on the left, all charged with supplying service to lone striker Joseph Forrester. The substitutes named were Thomas Frost, Paul Cliff, Dylan Riley, and Owen Stafford.

The match began with Litherland Remyca Res asserting themselves early on. Junior Siyakholwa broke the deadlock in the 12th minute, demonstrating sharp movement and clinical finishing to give the hosts a deserved lead. The midfield duo of Moffatt and Misios controlled much of the play, with Misios adding his name to the scoresheet in the 28th minute, doubling the advantage with a composed strike. At this stage, the home side looked comfortable and in command as the first half drew to a close.

However, the second half brought a shift in momentum. Just seven minutes after the restart, Formby FC pulled a goal back in the 57th minute, signalling their intent to fight back. Litherland Remyca Res responded with a tactical substitution at the 52nd minute, bringing on Thomas Frost for Michael Weldon to inject fresh energy into the defence. The visitors’ pressure intensified, and in the 60th minute, Litherland Remyca Res were forced into another change as Paul Cliff replaced the injured Junior Siyakholwa.

Formby FC capitalised on their momentum, netting again in the 68th minute to level the match. The visitors then completed their comeback with a third goal in the 76th minute, leaving the home side chasing the game. Litherland Remyca Res made further tactical adjustments late on, introducing Dylan Riley for Konstantinos Misios in the 79th minute and Owen Stafford for Josh Rice a minute later, aiming to regain control and push for an equaliser.

Despite their efforts, Litherland Remyca Res could not find a way past the opposition goalkeeper again. The match ended 3-2 in favour of Formby FC, a result that reflected the visitors’ resilience and clinical finishing in the latter stages. Konstantinos Misios was named player of the match for his influential performance in midfield and his crucial goal in the first half.

In summary, Litherland Remyca Res started brightly and looked set for victory but were undone by a determined Formby FC side who fought back strongly after the interval. The tactical substitutions and injury setbacks disrupted the home side’s rhythm, allowing the visitors to seize control and secure progression in the cup.