Preston Manor Royals Dominate Peacehaven & Telscombe II 4-0

In a commanding display at the Falmer Sports Complex on 8 March 2025, Preston Manor Royals secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Peacehaven & Telscombe II in their league encounter. The match, which kicked off at 3:00pm, showcased the Royals' attacking prowess and solid defensive organisation, leaving their opponents struggling to keep pace throughout the 90 minutes.

Preston Manor Royals lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, designed to maximise their attacking options while maintaining a strong defensive foundation. Jack Ardouin took his place in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Sam Copeland on the right, Adam Arnold and James Purvis in central defence, and Daniel Clark on the left. In front of them, Dominic Hewitt operated as a central midfielder, tasked with linking play between defence and attack. The attacking trio featured Matt Howard on the right, Valery Jingwa on the left, and Marlon Perrin as the central striker, with Stiven Lopes and Mark Baroni providing additional firepower from the flanks. The substitutes for the match included Jake Nurse and Ahmet Balci.

The first half saw the Royals assert their dominance early on, with Marlon Perrin coming close to scoring in the 25th minute, only to have his effort saved by the Peacehaven goalkeeper. However, it was Perrin who broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute, converting a short pass from Daniel Clark with a precise left-footed shot inside the box. This goal set the tone for the remainder of the match, as the Royals continued to press forward.

Just five minutes later, Perrin struck again, doubling the lead with another left-footed finish, this time assisted by Valery Jingwa. The Royals were in complete control, and as the half drew to a close, they went into the break with a comfortable 2-0 advantage.

The second half began with a substitution for the Royals, as Jake Nurse replaced Mark Baroni at the start of the half. The change proved fruitful, as Nurse played a pivotal role in the 61st minute, providing a short pass to Dominic Hewitt, who unleashed a stunning right-footed strike from outside the box to extend the lead to 3-0.

As the match progressed, the Royals continued to dominate possession and create chances. In the 72nd minute, Ahmet Balci came on for Stiven Lopes, adding fresh legs to the attacking front. The final goal of the match arrived in the 76th minute, when Marlon Perrin completed his hat-trick with a powerful header from close range, following a well-delivered corner from Jake Nurse.

With the scoreline firmly in their favour, the Royals made their final substitution in the 77th minute, bringing Mark Baroni back on for the hat-trick hero, Perrin, who had delivered an outstanding performance. The match concluded with Preston Manor Royals celebrating a comprehensive 4-0 victory, showcasing their attacking flair and solid teamwork against a struggling Peacehaven & Telscombe II side.