Northfield Town Foundation U10 Lionesses Struggle In Heavy Defeat At Home

On 28 September 2025, Northfield Town Foundation U10 Lionesses hosted Boldmere St Michaels Juniors U9 2016 KW in a 7-a-side league fixture at their Birmingham ground, kicking off at 12:30pm. The match ended in a comprehensive 11-0 victory for the visitors, leaving the Lionesses searching for answers after a tough afternoon on home soil.

Northfield Town set up in a 2-3-1 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with midfield control and attacking threat. Millie Parkes took her place in goal, tasked with organising the backline and keeping the opposition at bay. The central defensive duo of Alice Compton and Emmie-Rai Bartlam were expected to provide a strong shield in front of the goalkeeper, while the midfield trio of Harper Mills on the right, Elsie Ryder centrally, and Olivia Hobbis on the left were charged with both supporting defence and initiating attacks. Leading the line was Omie Jai Martin, the lone striker whose role was to convert chances and apply pressure on Boldmere’s defence. No substitutes were named for the Lionesses on this occasion.

The first half saw Boldmere St Michaels Juniors dominate proceedings, quickly establishing control and putting Northfield under relentless pressure. Despite the Lionesses’ efforts to maintain their shape and disrupt the visitors’ rhythm, the opposition’s attacking prowess was evident. The half concluded at the 25-minute mark with the scoreline heavily in favour of Boldmere, reflecting their clinical finishing and superior organisation.

Throughout the match, Northfield’s defensive pair of Compton and Bartlam worked tirelessly to repel waves of attacks, but the visitors’ fluid movement and sharp passing repeatedly breached their lines. In midfield, Mills, Ryder, and Hobbis endeavoured to link play and regain possession, though they were often overwhelmed by the pace and precision of Boldmere’s midfielders. Up front, Martin found limited service, as the Lionesses struggled to build sustained attacks against a disciplined defensive unit.

Despite the scoreline, Millie Parkes in goal remained alert and made several saves to prevent an even larger margin. The Lionesses showed commendable spirit and determination throughout the 50 minutes, battling to the final whistle in front of their home supporters.

This result will undoubtedly serve as a learning experience for Northfield Town Foundation U10 Lionesses as they look to regroup and improve in their upcoming fixtures. The team’s commitment was clear, but the gulf in quality on the day was evident, with Boldmere St Michaels Juniors U9 2016 KW delivering a dominant and clinical performance to secure a resounding away victory.