Litherland Remyca Res Fall Short Against Heswall In League Clash

In a spirited encounter at Gayton Playing Fields on 23 August 2025, Litherland Remyca Res faced off against Heswall in a league away match that ended in a 4-2 defeat for the visitors. The match kicked off at 3:00pm, with referee Anthony Hardwick overseeing the proceedings.

Litherland Remyca Res lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking flair. Josh Cockrey took his place in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Thomas Frost on the right, Sam Kearney and Michael McDonald in central defence, and Josh Rice on the left. Callum Moffatt operated as the lone central midfielder, tasked with linking play between defence and attack. The attacking trio featured Joseph Forrester on the right, Cameron Taylor on the left, and Jake Preston as the central striker, with Rhys Madu supporting as a left forward.

The substitutes for Litherland Remyca Res included George Maddock, Michael Weldon, Rhyce Merrifield, Dermot Armstrong, and Paul Cliff, all poised to make an impact as the match unfolded.

The match began with Heswall taking the initiative, and they opened the scoring in the 16th minute, taking a 1-0 lead. Litherland Remyca Res responded well, and Rhys Madu found the back of the net in the 36th minute, equalising the score at 1-1. However, just before half-time, Heswall regained their advantage with another goal in the 41st minute, leaving Litherland trailing 2-1 as the teams headed into the break.

After the interval, Heswall continued to press and extended their lead with a third goal in the 52nd minute, making it 3-1. In an effort to change the dynamics of the game, Litherland made a tactical substitution in the 57th minute, bringing on George Maddock for Thomas Frost, followed closely by Michael Weldon replacing Michael McDonald.

As the match progressed, Litherland sought to claw their way back into contention. However, Heswall struck again in the 68th minute, scoring their fourth goal and seemingly putting the game beyond reach at 4-1. Litherland made further changes, introducing Rhyce Merrifield for Joseph Forrester and Dermot Armstrong for Jake Preston in the 66th minute, as they aimed to inject fresh energy into their attack.

Despite the uphill battle, Litherland managed to find a glimmer of hope when Dermot Armstrong scored in the 80th minute, narrowing the deficit to 4-2. However, time was not on their side, and despite their best efforts, they could not find another goal to mount a comeback.

The match concluded with Litherland Remyca Res falling to a disappointing 4-2 defeat against Heswall, leaving them with much to ponder as they look ahead to their next fixture.