Mile Oak FC Suffer Defeat Against Lewes Juniors U14 Black

In a disappointing league encounter at Mile Oak U14 on 30 March 2025, Mile Oak Football Club faced off against Lewes Juniors U14 Black, ultimately succumbing to a 4-1 defeat. The match kicked off at 8:00 am, with both teams eager to secure vital points in the league standings.

Mile Oak adopted a 3-4-1-2 formation, aiming to bolster their defence while providing support in midfield and attack. Archie Gunn took his place in goal, shielded by a trio of defenders: Will Newton on the right, Kingsley Roussel in the centre, and Pip Aspey on the left. The midfield was anchored by Herbie Woolin and Stan Churchyard in central roles, flanked by Tyler West on the right and Olle Webb on the left. Up front, Tyler Mugridge operated as the attacking midfielder, supporting forwards Isaac Samagh and Izac Woodward. The substitutes for this match included Finley Howarth, Josh Boarer, Charlie Morton, and Alfie Brookes-Baker.

The first half saw Lewes Juniors take control early on, with their first goal coming in the 22nd minute, catching Mile Oak's defence off guard. Just seven minutes later, Lewes Juniors doubled their lead with a penalty, leaving Mile Oak trailing 2-0 as they headed towards the half-time break.

The whistle for half-time blew at 35 minutes, with Mile Oak needing to regroup and strategise for the second half. The second half began with immediate changes for Mile Oak, as Finley Howarth replaced Olle Webb, Josh Boarer came on for Kingsley Roussel, Charlie Morton took over from Pip Aspey, and Alfie Brookes-Baker substituted in for Izac Woodward, all within the first three minutes of the half.

Despite the changes, Lewes Juniors struck again shortly after the restart, scoring their third goal in the 48th minute. Mile Oak managed to find a glimmer of hope when Alfie Brookes-Baker, who had just come on, scored a stunning goal from outside the box in the 41st minute, assisted by Olle Webb's clever flick. This goal showcased Brookes-Baker's talent and gave Mile Oak a much-needed boost, narrowing the deficit to 3-1.

However, Lewes Juniors were quick to respond, adding a fourth goal in the 60th minute, sealing a comprehensive victory. Mile Oak's efforts were commendable, particularly with Brookes-Baker's standout performance, but ultimately, they were unable to overcome the early deficit and the relentless pressure from their opponents. The match concluded with a scoreline of 4-1 in favour of Lewes Juniors U14 Black, leaving Mile Oak with much to ponder as they look to bounce back in their next fixture.