Mile Oak FC Fall To Eastbourne Town Youth In League Clash

Mile Oak Football Club faced a challenging encounter against Eastbourne Town Youth U14 Yellow on 6th April 2025, with the match kicking off at 10:00 am. The away side succumbed to a 5-2 defeat in this league fixture, showcasing a mix of early promise and later struggles.

Mile Oak adopted a 3-4-1-2 formation, which saw Archie Gunn stationed in goal, supported by a back three comprising Charlie Morton, Will Newton, and Pip Aspey. The midfield was anchored by Herbie Woolin and Josh Boarer in central roles, flanked by Tyler West on the right and Finley Howarth on the left. Tyler Mugridge operated just behind the two forwards, Isaac Samagh and Alfie Brookes-Baker, who were tasked with leading the line and converting chances into goals.

The substitutes for Mile Oak included Stan Churchyard and Kingsley Roussel, who would later be called upon to influence the match as it unfolded.

The match began brightly for Mile Oak, with Alfie Brookes-Baker opening the scoring in the 11th minute. He connected with a header from Will Newton's delivery, unleashing a stunning long-range strike that found the back of the net, sending the Mile Oak supporters into raptures. Just three minutes later, Tyler Mugridge doubled the lead with a spectacular effort of his own, receiving a flick from Brookes-Baker before unleashing a screamer from distance that left the Eastbourne goalkeeper with no chance.

However, the tide turned dramatically as Eastbourne Town responded with three quick goals. The first came in the 20th minute, as they capitalised on a defensive lapse to pull one back. Just five minutes later, they equalised, taking advantage of a moment of indecision in the Mile Oak defence. The first half ended with Eastbourne in the ascendancy, having turned the match on its head.

Mile Oak made a substitution in the 35th minute, bringing on Stan Churchyard for Josh Boarer, as they sought to regain control. The second half commenced with Eastbourne continuing their momentum, scoring again in the 43rd minute to take a 4-2 lead. The home side showed no signs of slowing down, adding a fifth goal in the 48th minute, further extending their advantage.

Mile Oak's situation worsened as Eastbourne found the net once more in the 61st minute, leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb. Despite their best efforts, including a substitution in the 36th minute that saw Kingsley Roussel replace Pip Aspey, Mile Oak could not find a way back into the match.

In the end, it was a disappointing result for Mile Oak, who had started brightly but were ultimately outclassed by a determined Eastbourne Town side. The performance of goalkeeper Archie Gunn stood out amidst the defeat, as he made several crucial saves to keep the scoreline from being even more one-sided.