Rammy Rhinos Edge Past Adlington To Go Three In A Row

On 13 December 2025, Rammy Rhinos hosted Adlington at Elton High School in a brisk 10:00am kick-off for a competitive 7-a-side encounter. The match lasted 50 minutes plus added time, with Rammy Rhinos emerging victorious by a narrow 2-1 margin, although the scoreline could have been larger.

Rammy Rhinos lined up in a 2-3-1 formation, a setup designed to balance defensive solidity with midfield control and a lone striker leading the attack. The two defenders were tasked with maintaining a solid backline, while the three midfielders were expected to link play, support both defence and attack, and control the tempo. The single forward’s role was to spearhead the offensive efforts, looking to capitalise on chances created by the midfield.

The game unfolded over a single half of 25 minutes before the half-time break, followed by a second half of equal length. At the 25-minute mark, the referee signalled for half-time, bringing the first half to a close. Despite the limited information on specific match events, it is clear that Rammy Rhinos managed to find the net twice over the course of the match, while Adlington responded with a single goal.

The narrow scoreline suggests a closely contested match, with Rammy Rhinos’ tactical shape and execution ultimately proving decisive. The 2-3-1 formation likely allowed the Rhinos to maintain defensive discipline while creating enough opportunities to edge past their opponents.

In summary, Rammy Rhinos secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Adlington in this 7-a-side fixture at Elton High School. The match was characterised by tight competition and tactical discipline, with the Rhinos’ formation and teamwork making the difference in what on paper was a close contest but Rhinos were on top for much of the game.

Seb Smith and Rocco Balsamo provided the goals which brought Rhinos a third successive victory coming from behind to seal a well deserved win. Seb was also man of the match, putting in a solid performance both in defence and attack. His goal gave Rhinos the confidence to go on to victory.