Under 14 Girls

Match Report

🏑 U14s Start with a Fantastic 9–1 Win! 🏑

What a brilliant first full-pitch game for our U14s! The girls put everything we’ve been working on in training into practice, showing great width, strong passing and fantastic teamwork from the very first whistle.

We started quickly and built a 3–0 lead in the first quarter, continuing to move the ball well and create opportunities. By half-time we had extended the lead, and the girls continued to play with confidence and purpose throughout the second half.

A particular highlight was seeing the team adapt to different positions and formations, while continuing to communicate, support each other and look for those passing combinations.

It was a fantastic team performance, with some brilliant individual moments, but most importantly the girls showed great understanding of the game and worked together right through to the final whistle.

Scorers: Ruth x3, Darcie x2, Amelie x 2, Cerys x 2

A fantastic start to life on a full pitch — well played girls! 🏑👏💚

Match Report

After an impressive pre-Christmas run, the girls were promoted into Tier One, and what a way to start 2026 – away to a strong Sheffield side on a soggy, foggy pitch.

We were delighted to welcome Addy back from injury, but it was clear from the first whistle that Sheffield meant business, helped in no small part by a goalkeeper who seemed determined to save everything. With Beth unavailable this week, the defence reshuffled, with Matilda and Georgie forming a formidable twin centre-back partnership, flanked by Lorna and Katie.

Against the run of play, Sheffield struck first – but Slaz responded instantly. Amelia and Lauren drove the team forward through midfield, feeding the forwards where Ruth and Edie applied relentless pressure. When needed Ami was there to make saves and keep the team in the game. The breakthrough came when Edie coolly finished to level the score, making it 1-1 just before half time. Captain Adelaide led a calm and focused team talk, backed up by vice-captain Izzy, who encouraged quick passing and confidence on the ball.

The girls returned with fresh tactics and real intent to claim their first win of 2026. The defence was rock solid, with perfectly timed tackles snuffing out Sheffield attacks. Addy, Izzy and Jess worked tirelessly down the wings, supporting both defence and attack. The breakthrough moment came when Matilda pinged a superb long ball to Ruth, who surged through the middle, drew the goalkeeper and selflessly squared the ball to Edie, who finished first time. Clinical hockey.

Despite constant pressure and a brilliantly organised press on Sheffield free hits, we were repeatedly denied by that outstanding Sheffield keeper. But the pressure kept building. Addy grew in confidence with every run, terrorising the defence and delivering quality crosses – earning herself Opposition Player of the Match.

Edie, desperate for a hat-trick, raced down the byline and fired the ball across goal, forcing a Sheffield defender to deflect it into her own net. A bold formation change left just three defenders at the back but added extra attacking threat, with Jess moving up front. It paid off immediately as Ruth calmly slipped the ball through the goalkeeper’s legs to make it 4–1.

Amelia and Lauren completely controlled midfield, winning key balls and distributing the ball with confidence. Then came Darcie the super-sub, who capped relentless pressure by adding her name to the scoresheet. At the back, Matilda was immense, making outstanding tackles and ensuring Sheffield never found a way through. Lorna and Katie pushed high from full-back, making crucial interventions and feeding the midfield. To finish the scoring in style, Ruth tucked away another goal after a strong run and cross from Addy.

Player(s) of the Match – Matilda and Addy. Donut of the Day – Morpeth at home next – let’s keep it rolling!