Westerhope United U13 Gold Dominate Seaton Sluice Juniors 4-1

Westerhope United U13 Gold welcomed Seaton Sluice Juniors FC U13 Whites to the Seaton Sluice Juniors FC U7 ground on 18 January 2026 for a league home match kicking off at 10:30am. Over the course of 70 minutes plus added time, Westerhope secured a commanding 4-1 victory in this 11-a-side encounter.

Westerhope United lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, deploying Lucas in goal to marshal the defence. The back four consisted of Luke M at right defender, Daniel and Jake as central defenders, and Luke H on the left flank. Jackson operated as the lone holding midfielder, tasked with shielding the defence and recycling possession. Ahead of him, the midfield quartet featured Mark on the right attacking midfield, Craig centrally positioned as an attacking midfielder, Finley also in an advanced midfield role, and Joe on the left attacking midfield. Leading the line was striker Logan, expected to spearhead attacks and finish chances. No substitutes were named for Westerhope United in this fixture.

The match burst into life early on with Westerhope taking the lead inside three minutes. Craig found the net to give the hosts an immediate advantage, setting the tone for the contest. Just five minutes later, Joe doubled the lead, converting a corner expertly delivered by Finley, demonstrating the team’s threat from set pieces.

Westerhope continued to press and extend their lead before the interval. In the 27th minute, Craig struck again, this time assisted by Joe, to make it 3-0. The visitors struggled to contain the fluid attacking movement of the home side, who maintained control and looked comfortable as the first half drew to a close at the 35-minute mark.

The second half saw Seaton Sluice Juniors respond with a goal of their own in the 53rd minute, reducing the deficit to 3-1 and injecting some urgency into the game. However, Westerhope United quickly reasserted their dominance. In the 68th minute, Mark added a fourth goal for the hosts, restoring their three-goal cushion and effectively sealing the victory.

Throughout the match, Lucas in goal was a commanding presence, organising the defence and making crucial saves to keep the visitors at bay. Mark’s industrious performance on the right attacking midfield was rewarded with a goal and constant threat, earning him recognition as one of the players of the match alongside Lucas.

Westerhope United’s 4-1 triumph was a comprehensive display of attacking prowess and defensive solidity, reflecting their tactical discipline and individual quality on the day.