Mile Oak Thrash Cuckfield Cosmos In Dominant Display

In a commanding performance, Mile Oak Football Club secured a resounding 6-0 victory over Cuckfield Cosmos U15 Athletic in their league home match at Southwick Hill Recreation Ground on 7th September 2025. The match kicked off at 11:45 am, with referee Allan Collins overseeing the proceedings.

Mile Oak set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, designed to provide both defensive solidity and attacking flair. Archie Gunn took his place in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Pip Aspey and Olle Webb as the right and left defenders, respectively, with Kingsley Roussel and Charlie Montgomery forming the central defensive partnership. In midfield, Will Newton and Herbie Woolin operated as central midfielders, tasked with controlling the tempo and linking play. Ahead of them, Izac Woodward and Isaac Samagh occupied the right and left attacking midfield roles, while Tyler Mugridge played centrally behind the lone striker, Tyler West, who was the focal point of the attack.

The substitutes for Mile Oak included Stan Churchyard, Josh Boarer, Alfie Brookes-Baker, and Finley Howarth, who would later play crucial roles in maintaining the team's momentum throughout the match.

The scoring opened in the 12th minute when Isaac Samagh found the back of the net, assisted by Izac Woodward, who delivered a precise cross that Samagh converted with aplomb. Just five minutes later, Tyler West doubled the lead, finishing off a well-crafted move set up by Tyler Mugridge, showcasing the team's attacking prowess.

West was not done yet; he added another goal in the 27th minute, this time benefiting from a clever assist by goalkeeper Archie Gunn, who launched a long ball that West expertly controlled before slotting it home. The relentless pressure from Mile Oak continued, and in the 36th minute, Samagh struck again, scoring his second goal of the match with assistance from Alfie Brookes-Baker, who provided a well-timed pass.

HALF TIME

The second half resumed with Mile Oak leading 4-0, and they continued to dominate proceedings. In the 63rd minute, Olle Webb joined the scoresheet, netting a goal with another assist from Izac Woodward, who had returned to the pitch with renewed energy after his earlier substitution.

The final goal of the match came in the 74th minute when Stan Churchyard, who had made an immediate impact since coming on, scored with an assist from Tyler West, who had returned to the pitch after his earlier substitution. This capped off a remarkable performance for Mile Oak, who showcased their attacking flair and defensive resilience throughout the match.

In the end, Mile Oak's 6-0 victory was a testament to their teamwork and determination, leaving Cuckfield Cosmos with much to ponder as they seek to improve in future fixtures.