Mile Oak Dominate Poets Corner With 7-0 Victory At Southwick Hill Recreation Ground

Mile Oak Football Club travelled to Southwick Hill Recreation Ground on the morning of 16 November 2025 to face Poets Corner in a league away fixture kicking off at 9:00am. The visitors produced a commanding performance, running out comfortable 7-0 winners in an 80-minute contest that showcased their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.

Mile Oak lined up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, deploying Archie Gunn in goal behind a back four of Jude Butler at right back, Charlie Montgomery and Kingsley Roussel as central defenders, and Pip Aspey at left back. The midfield four consisted of Finley Howarth on the right wing, central midfielders Will Newton and Josh Boarer, and Izac Woodward on the left. Just ahead of the midfield line was Tyler Mugridge operating as an attacking midfielder, supporting lone striker Tyler West. This setup was designed to provide defensive stability with two banks of four, while allowing the attacking midfielder and striker to combine and exploit spaces in Poets Corner’s defence. The substitutes named were Charlie Morton, Isaac Samagh, Harrison Franklin-Lester, Olle Webb, Stan Churchyard, and Herbie Woolin.

The match began with Mile Oak asserting early dominance, and it was no surprise when Will Newton opened the scoring in the 8th minute. Newton’s goal set the tone for the visitors, who continued to press and create chances. At 25 minutes, Izac Woodward doubled the lead, finishing off a well-crafted move assisted by Josh Boarer, who provided the crucial pass to unlock the defence.

As the first half progressed, Mile Oak’s fluidity and control were evident. In the 36th minute, substitute Harrison Franklin-Lester, who had come on shortly after, found the net following a precise assist from Tyler West, further extending the advantage.

The second half resumed with Mile Oak continuing their dominance. Stan Churchyard marked his introduction with a close-range header from a corner delivered by Tyler Mugridge in the 47th minute, showcasing the team’s threat from set pieces. Just four minutes later, Will Newton scored again, this time assisted by Olle Webb, who had come on at left back, demonstrating the full-back’s attacking contribution.

Shortly after, Herbie Woolin replaced Josh Boarer in central midfield at the 52nd minute mark, maintaining the team’s midfield strength. The visitors’ relentless pressure paid off once more in the 65th minute when Harrison Franklin-Lester scored his second goal of the match, this time assisted by Will Newton, who was proving to be the creative and goal-scoring fulcrum of the side.

Will Newton completed his hat-trick in the 72nd minute with a close-range tap-in from a corner delivered by Olle Webb, sealing a comprehensive 7-0 victory for Mile Oak. The team’s clinical finishing and tactical discipline were evident throughout, with Newton’s influence pivotal in both goals and assists.

Mile Oak’s performance was a masterclass in attacking football combined with defensive organisation, leaving Poets Corner unable to mount any meaningful response. Will Newton’s outstanding display earned him the player of the match accolade, having scored four goals and provided key assists. This emphatic win will surely boost Mile Oak’s confidence as they continue their league campaign.