Faversham Town KYL U13’s faced off against Ramsgate FC U13 in a closely contested league match at Faversham Town Football Club on 2nd February 2025. The match kicked off at 3:00 pm and ended with a scoreline of 1-0 in favour of the visitors, Ramsgate FC U13, who managed to secure a vital three points.
Faversham Town set up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking flexibility. Michael Mannerings took his place in goal, shielded by a back three comprising Oskar Gurney on the right, Olivier DeLemos in the centre, and Liam Rich on the left. Charlie Lyonette operated as a central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. Ryan Cairns lined up on the right of the midfield with Asher Adisa returning from injury to step in on the left, while Vinnie Rule, and CJ Jemmett take their place in the central midfield roles. River Faulkner resumes his role as the attacking midfielder to support striker Toby Lovell, looking to exploit any defensive lapses from Ramsgate FC.
The substitutes for Faversham Town included Timmy Adenji, Cass Cairns, and Bobby Davin, who would be called upon to make an impact as the match progressed.
The first significant change came early in the match when Timmy Adenji replaced Asher Adisa in the 9th minute, a tactical switch aimed at injecting fresh energy into the attack. Faversham Town continued to press, but the Ramsgate defence held firm, leading to a tense first half where both teams struggled to find the back of the net.
As the match approached the half-time mark, Faversham made another substitution in the 28th minute, with Cass Cairns coming on for Toby Lovell, further adjusting their attacking options. The first half concluded with no goals, and both teams headed into the break with the score still level.
The second half began with renewed intensity, but it was Ramsgate FC who broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, scoring the only goal of the match from a free kick after what was a questionable decision. This setback forced Faversham to chase the game, prompting a quick response from the management.
In the 48th minute, Asher Adisa re-entered the fray, replacing Timmy Adenji, as Faversham sought to regain their attacking momentum. The introduction of Adisa aimed to bolster their forward line in pursuit of an equaliser.
As the match wore on, Faversham made further changes, with Toby Lovell coming back on for Asher Adisa in the 58th minute, looking to add fresh legs and creativity in the final third. The urgency increased as Faversham pushed for a goal, but Ramsgate's defence remained resolute.
In the 65th minute, Bobby Davin was introduced for CJ Jemmett, as Faversham continued to search for that elusive equaliser. The home side's efforts were commendable, but they struggled to convert their chances into goals.
As the match neared its conclusion, Faversham made one final substitution in the 72nd minute, bringing on Timmy Adenji for Oskar Gurney. Despite their best efforts, Faversham Town could not find a way past the Ramsgate goalkeeper, and the match ended with a narrow 1-0 defeat, their first loss in the league for campaign.
Oskar Gurney was recognised for his efforts, earning the title of Player of the Match for his determination throughout the game. Faversham Town will look to regroup and learn from this experience as they prepare for their next fixture.
