East Stanley Wmc FC delivered a stunning performance at North Durham Academy on 23 February 2025, securing a resounding 14-0 victory over Consett The Turf First in a league home match. The match kicked off at 10:30 am and saw East Stanley dominate from start to finish, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the game. In a 4-3-3 formation, East Stanley Wmc FC fielded a strong lineup. Liam Chatton was stationed in goal, with Ryan Allen and Andy Taylor as the right and left defenders, respectively. The central defensive pairing comprised Sam Hodgson and Lewis Cox, providing a solid backbone. In midfield, Kieran Taylor operated on the right, with Cameron Foreman and Drew Lake in central and left midfield roles, respectively. Up front, Kyle Fazakerley played on the right wing, Kieran Gohery was the central striker, and Callum Lishman occupied the left forward position. This formation allowed for fluid attacking movements while maintaining a robust defensive structure. The substitutes for East Stanley included Matty Allison, who would later make a significant impact on the match. As the whistle blew, the home side immediately asserted their dominance, and the onslaught began. Callum Lishman opened the scoring in the 16th minute, capitalising on a clever assist from Kieran Gohery. The early goal set the tone for East Stanley's relentless attack. Just eight minutes later, Gohery himself found the net, with Cameron Foreman providing the assist, doubling the lead to 2-0. Lishman struck again in the 25th minute, this time assisted by Drew Lake, showcasing his clinical finishing ability. Barely four minutes later, Lishman completed his hat-trick, making it 4-0 and leaving Consett reeling. The home side continued to press, and Kyle Fazakerley added a fifth goal in the 35th minute, further extending the lead. As the first half drew to a close, Sam Hodgson joined the scoring spree in the 40th minute, heading home to make it 6-0. The referee signalled for half-time shortly after, with East Stanley firmly in control. The second half saw an immediate substitution as Matty Allison replaced Kieran Taylor, bringing fresh legs to the midfield. Drew Lake quickly made his mark, scoring in the 57th minute with an assist from Allison, pushing the score to 7-0. The relentless pressure continued, and Lake struck again in the 61st minute, this time assisted by Ryan Allen, making it 8-0. Lake completed his hat-trick in the 70th minute, again finding the net with assistance from Allen, who was having a standout game. Kieran Gohery then got in on the act in the 77th minute, scoring with an assist from Lishman, bringing the score to 10-0.
Matty Allison, who had already made an impact since his introduction, scored his first goal of the match in the 85th minute, assisted by Drew Lake. Just three minutes later, Allison found the net again, this time with Gohery providing the assist, making it 12-0.
As the match neared its conclusion, Ryan Allen capped off a remarkable performance by scoring the 13th goal in the 89th minute, assisted by Gohery. The final goal of the match came in the 94th minute when Drew Lake scored his fourth, assisted by Gohery, bringing the final score to an astonishing 14-0. East Stanley Wmc FC's emphatic victory showcased their attacking talent and teamwork, with Gohery, Lishman, and Lake all playing pivotal roles in the rout. Ryan Allen's performance was particularly noteworthy, earning him the title of Player of the Match. The result sends a clear message to the league that East Stanley are a force to be reckoned with this season.
