Roebuck Secure Convincing 3-0 Victory At Wollaston Recreation Ground

Roebuck travelled to Wollaston Recreation Ground on 26 October 2025 for a 10:45am kick-off in their league away fixture against Arches Athletic. The visitors emerged with a commanding 3-0 win, shutting out their opponents and asserting control throughout the 90 minutes plus added time. Referee Kendrick Green officiated the match with a solid performance, maintaining order and flow.

Roebuck lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, deploying four defenders, four midfielders, and two forwards. Chris Hubball took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, protected by a back four consisting of Lewis Perry at right back, Kevin Burns and Jack Wentworth as central defenders, and Bradley Hackett on the left flank. The midfield quartet featured Corey Rogers on the right wing, Dan Lees and James Beddard centrally, and Michael Woodall on the left. Up front, Cameron Cramer operated as the right forward with Jamie Hyde leading the line on the left. The substitutes bench included Alistair Brown, Christopher Hunt, Kyle Glaze, Oliver Parkes, and Daniel Lander.

The 4-4-2 setup was designed to provide defensive solidity with two banks of four, while allowing the wide midfielders and forwards to combine in attack. Perry and Hackett were expected to support both defence and attack down their respective flanks, while Lees and Beddard would orchestrate play through the centre. Cramer and Hyde’s roles were to stretch the Arches Athletic defence and convert chances created by the midfield.

The match began with Roebuck asserting early control, but it was not without its challenges. At 29 minutes, Dan Lees received a yellow card for a bad tackle, a caution that served as a warning to maintain discipline. Despite this setback, Roebuck’s midfield continued to press and create opportunities.

Just before the interval, Roebuck broke the deadlock in spectacular fashion. Michael Woodall delivered a precise short pass to Dan Lees, who unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box to score the opening goal in the 45th minute. This well-timed effort gave Roebuck a deserved lead going into half time.

The second half saw Roebuck make two substitutions at the hour mark, with Alistair Brown replacing Corey Rogers on the right midfield and Christopher Hunt coming on for Jamie Hyde up front. These changes injected fresh energy into the side and paid immediate dividends.

Only three minutes later, Roebuck doubled their advantage. From a corner delivered by Michael Woodall, Cameron Cramer found space inside the box to head or tap home the goal in the 63rd minute. This goal further unsettled Arches Athletic and boosted Roebuck’s confidence.

Roebuck continued to rotate their squad to maintain intensity. At 68 minutes, Kyle Glaze and Oliver Parkes came on for Bradley Hackett and Kevin Burns respectively, shoring up the defence and midfield. Then, at 74 minutes, Daniel Lander replaced Cameron Cramer, while Corey Rogers returned to the pitch, taking over from Dan Lees.

The substitutions proved effective as Roebuck quickly added a third goal. In the 75th minute, Christopher Hunt capitalised on another assist from Michael Woodall, slotting home a close-range tap-in to seal the victory. Woodall’s creativity was a constant threat throughout the match, providing three assists in total.

Further changes followed at the 80-minute mark with Bradley Hackett returning to the left back position, replacing Michael Woodall, and Jamie Hyde coming back on for James Beddard in midfield. These final adjustments helped Roebuck maintain control and see out the game comfortably.

Roebuck’s 3-0 triumph was a comprehensive display of teamwork, tactical discipline, and clinical finishing. Michael Woodall’s influence was pivotal, contributing three assists, while Dan Lees and Christopher Hunt also made their mark on the scoresheet. The defence, marshalled by Hubball, Perry, Burns, Wentworth, and Hackett, kept a clean sheet against a determined Arches Athletic side.

This result will boost Roebuck’s confidence as they continue their league campaign, demonstrating their ability to perform effectively away from home and execute their game plan with precision.