Squires Gate Under 9 Battle To 3-3 Draw With Fleetwood Gym Warriors

Squires Gate Under 9 hosted Fleetwood Gym Warriors Under 9 at Blackpool on 11 October 2025, with kick-off at 10:00am in a 7-a-side friendly match. The contest ended in an entertaining 3-3 draw after 50 minutes of action, showcasing end-to-end football and spirited performances from both sides.

Squires Gate lined up in a 1-3-2 formation, deploying Oscar G in goal to marshal the defence. The back three consisted of Hudson W as the central defender, flanked by Benji B on the right and Arlo S on the left midfield positions. In midfield, Tino SJ held the central role, tasked with linking defence and attack, while Louis C and Seth A operated as right and left forwards respectively, expected to spearhead the offensive efforts. The substitutes available for Squires Gate were Jack B and Jack M.

The match began with Fleetwood Gym Warriors asserting early pressure, and their efforts paid off in the 10th minute when they opened the scoring with a well-worked team move. Just five minutes later, they doubled their lead through a frantic goalmouth scramble, leaving Squires Gate chasing the game.

In response, Squires Gate made an early tactical change in the 20th minute, substituting Benji B on for Arlo S, shifting the dynamics on the left flank. Almost immediately, the home side halved the deficit as Seth A capitalised on a goalmouth scramble, with an assist from Jack M, who had come on to inject fresh energy into the attack.

The momentum swung further in Squires Gate’s favour when, a minute later, Jack B replaced Jack M, and then went on to score in the 25th minute. His goal, crafted from a neat team move and assisted by Louis C, levelled the scores just before half-time, setting up a pulsating second half.

At the interval, the teams were locked at 2-2 with both defences having been breached multiple times in a lively encounter. Early in the second half, Squires Gate reverted to their original personnel as Arlo S replaced Benji B in the 40th minute, while Hudson W came on for Louis C two minutes later, reinforcing the defensive line.

The home side’s resilience was rewarded in the 46th minute when Arlo S unleashed a spectacular screamer, a moment of individual brilliance that electrified the Blackpool crowd. However, Fleetwood Gym Warriors responded swiftly, restoring parity in the 48th minute with a composed team move that left Oscar G with little chance.

The remainder of the match saw both sides push for a winner, but neither could find the decisive goal. In the final stages, at the 85th minute mark, Jack M returned to the pitch, replacing Hudson W as Squires Gate sought to refresh their squad.

Throughout the match, Oscar G stood out with a series of crucial saves and commanding presence in goal, earning him the player of the match accolade. His efforts ensured that Squires Gate remained in contention until the final whistle.

In a thrilling and evenly matched contest, Squires Gate Under 9 and Fleetwood Gym Warriors Under 9 shared the spoils in a 3-3 draw, highlighting the promise and competitive spirit of both teams in this entertaining 7-a-side friendly at Blackpool.