Tingley Athletic U15s Green Storm To 7-3 Victory Over Rothwell Town AFC U15

Tingley Athletic u15s Green hosted Rothwell Town AFC U15 at Casson Avenue on the morning of 14 December 2025, with kick-off at 10:00am. In a thrilling league encounter lasting 80 minutes plus injury time, Tingley Athletic emerged victorious with a commanding 7-3 scoreline.

Tingley Athletic lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Anthony Dobke on the right, Alfie Chalkley centrally, and Eli Dexter on the left. Their midfield quartet featured Elijah Moon on the right wing, Abdul Ali and Sam Richardson occupying central midfield roles, and Austin Wade on the left. Up front, the attacking trio consisted of Kieran Bamforth on the right, Harry Allman leading as the central striker, and Abhi Manda on the left. The goalkeeper was Josh Shepherd. The substitutes named were Luke Wilson, Lucas Pannett-Jones, and Harley-Jay Eastwood.

From the outset, Tingley Athletic showed intent. Just two minutes in, goalkeeper Josh Shepherd made an assured catch, setting the tone for his alert presence between the sticks. Barely a minute later, Abhi Manda broke the deadlock with a clinical finish, giving the home side an early lead. Manda doubled his tally at the 5th minute mark, this time expertly converting a chance created by Kieran Bamforth, who provided a precise assist.

The early pressure continued as Shepherd made a crucial dive at the feet of an opponent in the 12th minute, preventing Rothwell Town from pulling one back. However, the visitors did find the net shortly after, scoring inside the box in the 13th minute to reduce the deficit.

Tingley Athletic responded with a tactical substitution in the 21st minute, bringing on Luke Wilson for Abdul Ali in midfield. Despite Austin Wade’s wide effort three minutes later, the home side kept pressing. Their persistence paid off in the 27th minute when Kieran Bamforth scored from inside the box, assisted by Abhi Manda, restoring a two-goal cushion.

Shortly after, Lucas Pannett-Jones replaced central defender Alfie Chalkley in the 28th minute, shoring up the backline. Shepherd was again called into action with a full-stretch save in the 29th minute, keeping Rothwell Town at bay. Bamforth continued to threaten, but his shot was saved in the 32nd minute. He made amends three minutes later, tapping in a goal set up by Austin Wade.

As the first half drew to a close, the scoreline stood at 5-1 in favour of Tingley Athletic. Rothwell Town managed to score again in the 45th minute, just before the interval, ensuring the visitors remained in the contest.

The second half began with Shepherd confidently catching a cross in the 49th minute, maintaining his side’s defensive solidity. In the 52nd minute, Abhi Manda showcased his individual skill with a solo goal, extending the lead further. Kieran Bamforth added to the tally in the 62nd minute, finishing inside the box after a neat assist from Harry Allman.

Tactical changes followed as Harley-Jay Eastwood replaced Bamforth in the 70th minute. Eastwood quickly made an impact, assisting Austin Wade for a goal in the 71st minute. Shepherd continued to impress with a safe catch in the 72nd minute. Shortly after, Sam Richardson came on for Harry Allman in the 73rd minute, and then replaced Luke Wilson in the 76th minute, reinforcing the midfield.

Rothwell Town managed a late consolation goal in the 79th minute, a close-range tap-in, but it was not enough to prevent a comprehensive 7-3 defeat.

Tingley Athletic u15s Green’s attacking trio of Manda, Bamforth, and Wade were instrumental in this high-scoring encounter, supported by a solid defensive and midfield display. Josh Shepherd’s goalkeeping heroics also played a key role in securing the win on home soil.