Tenisons III Storm To 7-2 Victory At Bank Of England Sports Centre

On 8 November 2025, Tenisons III travelled to the Bank of England Sports Centre for a 2:00pm kick-off in a league away fixture against Bank of England 4th. The visitors produced a commanding display to secure a resounding 7-2 triumph after 90 minutes of football plus added time.

Tenisons III lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying a balanced setup designed to control midfield and exploit wide areas. Anes Papazachariou took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, with a defensive back four comprising Sam Gleeson at right back, Josh Hannon and Jeremy Barton as central defenders, and Sean McCoy operating on the left. In midfield, Liam Mepham and Garth Foley held the central roles tasked with both defensive cover and distribution. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield trio featured Sahr Gbembo on the right, Sean Smith centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Marcus Edwards on the left, all supporting lone striker Melvin Osadolor. The substitutes available were Matthew Sunday, George Woodger, Jake Kelly, and Christian Hall.

The match burst into life early on as Tenisons III took the lead in the 10th minute. Sam Gleeson, pushing forward from right back, delivered a precise assist to Melvin Osadolor, who finished clinically to open the scoring. The visitors continued to press and doubled their advantage in the 23rd minute when Sahr Gbembo provided a well-timed pass to Sean Smith, who made no mistake in slotting home.

Tenisons III made their first substitution in the 32nd minute, with Matthew Sunday replacing Marcus Edwards on the left wing, signalling a tactical tweak to maintain attacking impetus. As the first half drew to a close, George Woodger came on for Sean McCoy at left back just before the interval, allowing fresh legs to bolster the defensive line.

The teams went into the break with Tenisons III comfortably ahead, and the second half began with immediate impact. Just three minutes after the restart, Jeremy Barton rose to meet a cross from Sean Smith, heading home to extend the lead to 3-0. Bank of England 4th pulled one back in the 55th minute, offering a glimmer of hope, but Tenisons III responded swiftly with a substitution: Jake Kelly replaced the tiring Melvin Osadolor.

Shortly after, Christian Hall came on for Josh Hannon in central defence at the 61st minute mark, reinforcing the backline. The visitors restored their three-goal cushion in the 65th minute when Matthew Sunday, who had come on earlier, finished off another assist from Sam Gleeson.

Bank of England 4th managed to reduce the deficit again in the 75th minute, but Tenisons III’s dominance was unshaken. In the 79th minute, Sam Gleeson got on the scoresheet himself, converting a pass from Matthew Sunday to make it 5-2. Sunday then struck once more in the 86th minute, further extending the lead.

The scoring spree continued late on as Jake Kelly netted in the 88th minute, assisted by Sam Gleeson, to complete a remarkable attacking display. The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive 7-2 victory for Tenisons III, a result that showcased their attacking prowess and tactical flexibility.

Throughout the match, Tenisons III’s blend of solid defensive work and incisive attacking play proved too much for Bank of England 4th. Sam Gleeson’s contributions from right back were particularly notable, providing three assists and a goal, while Matthew Sunday’s impact off the bench was decisive with a hat-trick of goals. Jeremy Barton’s headed goal early in the second half also highlighted the threat posed from set-pieces.

This emphatic win will boost Tenisons III’s confidence as they continue their league campaign, demonstrating their ability to dominate away from home with a well-organised formation and clinical finishing.