Squires Gate Under 9 Triumph 8-3 At Blackpool

Squires Gate Under 9 travelled to Blackpool on 20 September 2025 for a lively league away fixture against BJFF Sonics, kicking off at 11:00am. In a thrilling 7-a-side encounter lasting 50 minutes plus injury time, Squires Gate emerged victorious with an emphatic 8-3 scoreline. The match was a showcase of attacking flair and set-piece mastery from the visitors.

Squires Gate lined up in a 1-3-2 formation, deploying Oscar G in goal to marshal the defence. Jack M took up the central defender role, providing solidity at the back. The midfield was anchored by Tino SJ centrally, flanked by Hudson W on the right and Theo U on the left, both expected to supply width and creativity. Up front, Louis C operated as the right forward, with Seth A leading the line on the left, tasked with finishing chances and pressing the opposition defence. The substitutes bench remained unused for this fixture.

The game began with BJFF Sonics striking first, catching Squires Gate off guard in the fifth minute with a well-taken effort from outside the box that found the net. However, the visitors responded swiftly and spectacularly. Just three minutes later, Hudson W stunned the crowd by curling a direct goal from a corner kick, demonstrating remarkable technique and precision. The momentum stayed with Squires Gate as Theo U replicated this feat at the 12-minute mark, also scoring directly from a corner, doubling the lead.

Theo U continued to impress with a superb direct free-kick goal in the 20th minute, showcasing his set-piece prowess. Moments later, Seth A capitalised on a neat assist from Tino SJ to add a fourth for Squires Gate. The visitors’ attacking rhythm was relentless, with Tino SJ himself scoring a composed goal following a slick team move, assisted by Louis C, just a minute after Seth’s strike. By the 25-minute half-time whistle, Squires Gate held a commanding 5-1 advantage.

The second half saw Squires Gate maintain their dominance. Seth A extended the lead further in the 38th minute, again assisted by Tino SJ, who was proving to be the creative fulcrum of the team. The visitors’ pressure forced an own goal from a BJFF Sonics player in the 44th minute, courtesy of a long pass from Tino SJ, increasing the tally to seven. Theo U completed his hat-trick in the 47th minute, finishing off a move set up by Seth A, cementing his influence on the game.

Despite conceding three late goals in the final minutes at 48 and 50, BJFF Sonics could not stem the tide of Squires Gate’s attacking onslaught. The visitors’ defensive resilience and attacking efficiency ensured a comfortable 8-3 victory.

Hudson W was deservedly named player of the match for his pivotal role on the right midfield, highlighted by his spectacular direct corner goal and overall influence in driving the team forward. Squires Gate’s blend of set-piece excellence, midfield creativity, and clinical finishing proved decisive in this entertaining contest at Blackpool.