Tellyn’s Strike Secures Narrow Win For The Stag FC

The Stag FC hosted Brinklow FC at Clifton Upon Dunsmore Playing Field on 21 September 2025, with kick-off at 11:00am in a keenly contested league fixture. The Stag FC emerged victorious by a slender 1-0 margin after 90 minutes of competitive football under the watchful eye of referee Chris Latham.

The Stag FC lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation, deploying a balanced blend of defensive solidity and attacking intent. James Brougham took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, shielded by a back four consisting of Harry Dominy at right back, Ryan Evans and Jack Cannell as central defenders, and Connor Mellett operating on the left flank. The midfield trio featured Adam Gould on the right, Dylan Tellyn centrally, and Liam Townsend on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and creative support. Ahead of them, Shane Osborne occupied the attacking midfield role, linking play between midfield and attack. Up front, the strike partnership of Kasey Hughes on the right and Jaidon Cole on the left was expected to spearhead The Stag’s offensive efforts. The substitutes bench included Elsio Peixoto, Ivan Tsipan, Edgars Nikolajevs, Miguel Frater, and Kyle Gibson.

The match’s defining moment arrived in the 25th minute when Dylan Tellyn unleashed a superb right-footed strike from outside the penalty area. The goal was expertly set up by Liam Townsend, whose cross found Tellyn in space just beyond the box. The midfielder’s shot went past the Brinklow FC goalkeeper, giving The Stag FC a deserved lead and setting the tone for the remainder of the contest.

As the first half drew to a close, The Stag FC made a double substitution at the 45th minute mark, with Ivan Tsipan replacing Harry Dominy at right back and Elsio Peixoto coming on for Connor Mellett on the left side of defence. These changes aimed to refresh the defensive line and maintain the team’s shape heading into the second period.

Early in the second half, further tactical adjustments saw Edgars Nikolajevs introduced for Adam Gould on the right midfield at 55 minutes, followed by Miguel Frater replacing Jaidon Cole up front five minutes later. These substitutions sought to inject energy and maintain attacking impetus as Brinklow FC looked to find an equaliser.

The Stag FC continued to manage the game effectively, and at 72 minutes, Kyle Gibson came on for Liam Townsend on the left midfield, adding fresh legs to the midfield engine room. Later, at the 80th minute, Connor Mellett returned to the field, replacing Jack Cannell in central defence, shoring up the backline as The Stag FC aimed to preserve their narrow advantage.

Throughout the match, The Stag FC demonstrated disciplined defensive organisation and effective midfield control, with Dylan Tellyn’s influential performance earning him the player of the match accolade. Despite Brinklow FC’s efforts to break down the home side’s defence, The Stag FC held firm to secure a vital three points in this tightly fought league encounter.