Merley FC Secure 2-0 Victory Over Bournemouth Electric A At Home

Merley FC welcomed Bournemouth Electric A to their home ground on 15 November 2025, with kick-off at 2:00pm in a crucial league fixture. The hosts emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline after a competitive 90 minutes plus added time, securing three valuable points in front of their home supporters.

Merley FC lined up in a classic 4-4-2 formation, deploying a balanced approach across the pitch. Caelan Spooner took his place in goal, protected by a back four consisting of Charlie Philips at right back, Ryan Trevett and Sam Payne as central defenders, and Brandon Hay on the left flank. The midfield featured Lewis Rose on the right wing, Jack Mantle on the left, with Ciaran Tuley and Callum Gilbert occupying the central midfield roles. Up front, Merley FC relied on the striking partnership of Matt Rowe on the right and Octavian Sandu on the left. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity while allowing width and creativity from the midfielders and forwards. No substitutes were named for this match.

The first half saw Merley FC assert control through disciplined defending and measured build-up play. The defensive quartet remained resolute, limiting Bournemouth Electric A’s opportunities and maintaining a clean sheet heading into the break at 45 minutes. The midfield duo of Tuley and Gilbert worked tirelessly to disrupt the opposition’s rhythm, while Rose and Mantle provided width and support to the forwards.

As the first half unfolded, Mantle received the ball on the left wing, he cuts into the box leaving the defender no option but to commit a foul leading to a penalty. This was taken by Lewis who calmly slotted it into the back of the net.

Less than 10 minutes after the first goal, Callum finds Mantle with a long pass on the left wing, Having the right back in his pocket he drives into the box and slots in the second goal.

In the second half Bournemouth came back into the game controlling large parts yet failed to threaten the Merley goal, this was down to a great team effort.

Merley FC’s 2-0 victory was a testament to their tactical discipline and effective execution of the 4-4-2 system. The clean sheet and clinical finishing highlighted their superiority on the day, as they secured a vital league win on home soil.