Totteridge FC Yellows Fall To Maidenhead United CT Juniors Stripes At Four Ashes

Totteridge FC Yellows hosted Maidenhead United CT Juniors Stripes at Four Ashes on the morning of 16 November 2025, with kick-off at 9:25am in a crucial cup tie. The match lasted 80 minutes plus added time, ending in a 2-1 defeat for Totteridge in a tightly contested encounter.

Totteridge lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking creativity. Joshan Nijjar took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper. The back four consisted of Chaise Duff at right back, Tatenda Makoni and Oleg Krivosic as central defenders, and Rory Fairless on the left flank. In midfield, Muhammed Vayani and Noah Brereton operated as the two central midfielders tasked with both breaking up play and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, the three attacking midfielders were positioned with Leo Adamiec on the right, Sam Anderson centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Adam Hussain on the left. Leading the line was striker Nico Cox, expected to be the focal point of Totteridge’s offensive efforts. On the bench, substitutes Logan Paulse and Muhammad Ali Qarni awaited their chance to influence the game.

The match burst into life early on when Totteridge took the lead in the 6th minute. Leo Adamiec delivered a precise cross from the right wing, which Sam Anderson met with a powerful header to put the hosts ahead. This early goal set the tone for a competitive first half, with Totteridge looking to build on their advantage.

However, the game saw a double substitution at the 21st minute mark as Logan Paulse replaced Leo Adamiec and Muhammad Ali Qarni came on for Adam Hussain. These changes suggested a tactical tweak from Totteridge, perhaps to inject fresh energy into the attacking midfield positions.

The first half concluded at the 40-minute mark with Totteridge still holding their slender lead. Immediately after the break, further substitutions were made: Leo Adamiec returned to the pitch, replacing Chaise Duff at right back, while Adam Hussain came back on for Sam Anderson in the attacking midfield role. These swift changes indicated a reshuffle in personnel aimed at regaining control and momentum.

Despite Totteridge’s early dominance, Maidenhead United CT Juniors Stripes struck back in the second half. In the 53rd minute, the visitors equalised with a stunning lob from long range, expertly struck with the right foot, catching the goalkeeper off guard. Just five minutes later, Maidenhead doubled their lead, capitalising on their growing confidence and pressure.

Totteridge responded with further substitutions at the hour mark. Sam Anderson was reintroduced to the midfield in place of Muhammed Vayani, while Chaise Duff returned to the right back position, replacing striker Nico Cox. This indicated a shift towards reinforcing the midfield and defence as Totteridge sought to claw back the deficit.

At the 72nd minute, Rory Fairless was substituted off for Muhammed Vayani, bringing the latter back into the central midfield role. Despite these efforts, Totteridge were unable to find an equaliser in the remaining minutes.

Sam Anderson’s early goal and overall influence earned him the player of the match accolade, highlighting his importance to Totteridge’s attacking play. Nonetheless, Maidenhead United CT Juniors Stripes’ resilience and clinical finishing secured them a hard-fought 2-1 victory on Totteridge’s home turf.