Range Rover Cobra Vets 4 vs 3 Bredhurst Juniors Veterans

Range Rover Cobra Vets hosted Bredhurst Juniors Veterans at The Sittingbourne School on 19 September 2026, with kick-off at 2:00pm in a fiercely contested league encounter. The home side emerged victorious in a pulsating 4-3 affair after 90 minutes of intense football.

Range Rover Cobra Vets lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, deploying Chris Minta in goal to marshal the defence. The back four consisted of Paul Tyler at right back, Tom Horse and Steve Haynes as central defenders, and Danny Ball covering the left flank. Keith Newbury operated as the solitary holding midfielder, tasked with shielding the defence and distributing the ball effectively. Ahead of him, the midfield quartet featured Dan Nash on the right wing, Aaron Kerry and Nathan Pope centrally as attacking midfielders, and Shaun Pullen on the left. Leading the line was striker Dave Finch, expected to spearhead the attack and convert chances. The substitutes named were Joff Butler, Jared Galvan, and Shaun JM.

The match began with Bredhurst Juniors Veterans taking an early lead in the 15th minute, unsettling the home crowd. Range Rover Cobra Vets responded patiently, and their efforts were rewarded just before half-time when Aaron Kerry confidently converted a penalty in the 37th minute to level the scores.

At the interval, Range Rover Cobra Vets made a triple substitution, bringing on Joff Butler for Keith Newbury, Jared Galvan replacing Nathan Pope, and Shaun JM coming on for Shaun Pullen. These changes aimed to inject fresh energy and maintain the attacking impetus.

The second half started with Bredhurst Juniors Veterans regaining the lead in the 49th minute, putting the hosts under renewed pressure. The home side’s Dan Nash received a yellow card in the 57th minute, reflecting the physical nature of the contest. Ten minutes later, Joff Butler was also cautioned, indicating the match’s intensity.

Range Rover Cobra Vets fought back with determination, and in the 68th minute Tom Horse rose to the occasion, heading home a well-delivered assist from Dan Nash to restore parity. The momentum shifted further in the 76th minute when substitute Shaun JM found the net, giving the hosts a crucial lead.

Bredhurst Juniors Veterans refused to back down and struck again in the 81st minute, setting up a nervy finale. However, Range Rover Cobra Vets held firm to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory in front of their home supporters.

This match showcased a blend of tactical discipline and attacking flair from Range Rover Cobra Vets, with key contributions from their substitutes proving decisive. The 4-1-4-1 formation allowed them to control the midfield and create chances, ultimately earning them a hard-fought three points.

Aaron Kerry took home the Managers Man of the Match for this one.