Stoneygate Lion Juniors Dominate Whetstone Athletic U14 Pumas 8-0

On 12 October 2025, Stoneygate Lion Juniors travelled to Lutterworth Road to face Whetstone Athletic U14 Pumas in a league away fixture that kicked off at 12:30pm. The match concluded with a resounding 8-0 victory for Stoneygate, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity over the 70 minutes of normal time plus added injury time.

Stoneygate Lion Juniors lined up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, deploying Neo Routledge in goal. The defensive line consisted of Theo Sebastian at right back, Priyan Purshottam and Isaac Liburd as central defenders, and Hamza Mukadam on the left. The midfield four featured Dylan Atkins on the right wing, Harvyn Purewal and Alfie Roberts centrally, with Javyn Purewal operating on the left flank. Ivan Frimpong played just behind the lone striker, Will Neilson, tasked with leading the line. This setup was designed to provide width and midfield control, with Ivan expected to link play between midfield and attack, while Will was the primary goal threat. The substitutes named were Oscar Pickering, Veer Purshottam, and Kabir Sian.

The match began with Stoneygate asserting early dominance. At 12 minutes, the breakthrough came when Ivan Frimpong delivered a short pass inside the box to Will Neilson, who calmly finished with his right foot from close range. This early goal set the tone for the rest of the game. Five minutes later, at 17 minutes, a tactical injury substitution saw Oscar Pickering replace Javyn Purewal on the left midfield.

Just three minutes after that, Alfie Roberts doubled the lead with a close-range finish inside the box, again assisted by Ivan Frimpong’s precise short pass. The visitors were relentless, and at 22 minutes, Will Neilson scored his second goal of the match following a goalmouth scramble. Alfie Roberts provided the assist with a cross, allowing Neilson to slot home with his right foot from close range.

Stoneygate made further tactical changes before half-time. At 29 minutes, Veer Purshottam came on for Harvyn Purewal in midfield, and at 34 minutes, Kabir Sian replaced Ivan Frimpong in the attacking midfield role. The first half concluded at 35 minutes with Stoneygate firmly in control.

Immediately after the break, Will Neilson completed his hat-trick at 36 minutes with a superb strike from outside the box, again with his right foot. However, Neilson was substituted shortly after at 39 minutes for Harvyn Purewal, who returned to the field in a tactical move. Dylan Atkins was also replaced by Neilson at 44 minutes, restoring the striker to the pitch.

The second half continued in Stoneygate’s favour. At 47 minutes, Isaac Liburd opened his account with a close-range finish inside the box, assisted by Will Neilson’s short pass. Shortly after, at 48 minutes, Theo Sebastian was replaced by Ivan Frimpong, who returned to the side to bolster the right defensive position.

Oscar Pickering added to the tally at 57 minutes, finishing from close range inside the box with a right-footed strike, set up by a short pass from Kabir Sian. Isaac Liburd then scored twice more in quick succession, first at 60 minutes with a right-footed finish inside the box assisted by Will Neilson, and again at 62 minutes, this time assisted by Kabir Sian. Both goals came from close range and demonstrated Liburd’s clinical finishing.

At the 62-minute mark, Isaac Liburd was substituted off for Dylan Atkins in a tactical switch, allowing fresh legs to maintain the team’s momentum.

Throughout the match, Stoneygate Lion Juniors displayed a cohesive and fluid style of play, with their 4-4-1-1 formation allowing them to control midfield and create numerous scoring opportunities. The defensive unit remained resolute, keeping a clean sheet against Whetstone Athletic U14 Pumas.

Isaac Liburd’s contribution was particularly noteworthy, earning him the player of the match accolade for his defensive solidity and crucial goals. Will Neilson’s hat-trick and involvement in multiple assists underlined his importance as the team’s main striker.

In summary, Stoneygate Lion Juniors delivered a commanding performance on the road, dismantling Whetstone Athletic U14 Pumas 8-0 with a blend of tactical discipline, attacking flair, and clinical finishing.