In a commanding display, Ipswich Exiles Wanderers U15s secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Bury Town Community U15 Rams in their league encounter at GBS Stadium on 29 March 2025. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, with the home side showcasing their attacking prowess throughout the contest.
Ipswich lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, designed to provide both defensive solidity and attacking flair. Zack Baker occupied the goalkeeping position, shielded by a back four comprising Charlie Peck on the right, Reece Turner and Robson Sheldrake in central defence, and Hayden Tyler on the left. In front of the defence, Joel Burgess played a pivotal role as the central midfielder, while Lucas Wood and Will Gower operated as right and left attacking midfielders respectively. Daniel Chapman and Lorenzo Palladino were positioned centrally in attack, supporting lone striker Riley Bevan.
The substitutes for the match included Jake Youngs, Leighton Walker, Aleksander Nastev, Jack Bewsher, and Jake Schreurs, ready to make an impact from the bench.
The scoring opened in the 23rd minute when Joel Burgess found the back of the net, assisted by Robson Sheldrake. This early goal set the tone for the match, with Ipswich establishing control over proceedings. Just a minute later, a tactical substitution saw Jake Youngs replace Riley Bevan, as the home side looked to maintain their momentum.
As the first half progressed, Ipswich continued to apply pressure, and in the 30th minute, two more substitutions were made: Leighton Walker came on for Lucas Wood, and Aleksander Nastev replaced Will Gower. Shortly after, in the 35th minute, Jack Bewsher entered the fray, taking the place of Daniel Chapman, as Ipswich sought to keep their attacking options fresh.
The home side doubled their lead just before half-time when Leighton Walker scored in the 39th minute, with Aleksander Nastev providing the assist. This goal sent Ipswich into the break with a comfortable 2-0 advantage, leaving Bury Town with a mountain to climb in the second half.
Upon resumption, Ipswich wasted no time in extending their lead further. In the 52nd minute, Jake Youngs, who had only recently come on, scored the third goal, assisted by Leighton Walker. The home side's confidence was palpable, and they continued to dominate the game.
In the 60th minute, Ipswich made further changes, bringing Daniel Chapman back on for Lorenzo Palladino, while Riley Bevan replaced Jake Youngs and Will Gower returned in place of Aleksander Nastev. Just moments later, Jack Bewsher scored the fourth goal, with Joel Burgess providing the assist, showcasing the home side's attacking depth.
The substitutions continued as Lucas Wood returned to the pitch, taking over from Joel Burgess, who had played a crucial role in midfield. In the 70th minute, Lorenzo Palladino came back on for Daniel Chapman due to injury, while Aleksander Nastev replaced Hayden Tyler in the 72nd minute.
As the match drew to a close, Ipswich capped off their impressive performance with a fifth goal in the 80th minute, scored by Will Gower, who was assisted by Aleksander Nastev. The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive 5-0 victory for Ipswich Exiles Wanderers, a result that highlighted their attacking prowess and solid team performance.
Joel Burgess was rightly named Player of the Match for his influential display, contributing both defensively and offensively. The Exiles will take great confidence from this emphatic win as they look to build on their success in the upcoming fixtures.
