Stroud United Res Rally To Win 2-1 At Gala Wilton 3rds

Stroud United Res travelled to Plock Court on 4 October 2025 for their league away fixture against Gala Wilton 3rds, kicking off at 2:15pm. The match ended in a 2-1 victory for Stroud United Res after a spirited second-half comeback.

Stroud lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, deploying Owen Bennett in goal. The defensive line consisted of Max Dyer at right back, Ben Brown and Vinny Rees as central defenders, and Jason Wright on the left. Chay Jones anchored the midfield in a holding central midfield role, while Jack Wells and Jamie Marriott operated as right and left attacking midfielders respectively. Up front, the trio of Tom Florek on the right, Josh Fletcher leading the line as striker, and Tom Ticehirst on the left were tasked with providing the attacking threat. The substitutes available were Caine Hopkins, Kenny Smith, Alex Castle, Joel Hobbs, and Oscar Fairfax.

The match began with Gala Wilton 3rds taking the initiative and breaking the deadlock in the 30th minute. Their goal put Stroud on the back foot as they sought to regain control before the break. Despite efforts, the first half concluded with the visitors trailing 1-0.

At half-time, Stroud made a bold triple substitution, bringing on Caine Hopkins, Kenny Smith, and Alex Castle for Josh Fletcher, Jason Wright, and Tom Florek respectively. These changes aimed to inject fresh energy and tactical variation into the side.

The impact was immediate as Jamie Marriott levelled the scores just five minutes into the second half, demonstrating his attacking midfield prowess by finding the net and restoring parity. Stroud continued to press, and further changes followed with Joel Hobbs replacing Max Dyer on the right side of defence in the 60th minute.

Ten minutes later, Oscar Fairfax came on for Tom Ticehirst on the left forward position, adding a new dimension to the attack. This proved decisive as Fairfax scored the winning goal in the 75th minute, expertly finishing a move set up by Caine Hopkins, whose assist was crucial in breaking down the opposition defence.

Stroud held firm for the remaining minutes to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory on the road. Max Dyer’s performance before his substitution earned him the player of the match accolade, reflecting his defensive solidity and contribution during the first half.

This result marks an important three points for Stroud United Res as they continue their league campaign with renewed confidence following a resilient display at Plock Court.