In a closely contested league encounter at Old Scool Lane on 15 March 2025, Lads Club Juniors U11 faced Pegasus Youth Flyers U11, ultimately succumbing to a 2-1 defeat, which was thier first loss in the U11 campaign. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, with 59 spectators witnessing a spirited performance from both sides.
Lads Club Juniors lined up in a 2-5-1 formation, with Lucas Price in goal, flanked by central defenders Archie Rigby and Romeo Roberts. The midfield was packed with five players: Finn Jones on the right, Charlie Swain, Thomi Scoular, and Theo Lewis in central roles, and Charlie Arnold on the left. Oscar Jones led the line as the lone striker, expected to apply pressure on the opposition defence and convert chances into goals.
The substitutes for Lads Club included Chase Bracegirdle, Musa Touray, and Flyn Watkins, providing options for tactical changes as the match progressed.
The match began with an early scare for Lads Club when Oscar Jones was flagged offside just two minutes in, a decision that the crowd deemed incorrect. Lucas Price quickly showcased his skills, making a remarkable point-blank reaction save in the fifth minute to keep the score level. However, Lads Club struggled to find their rhythm, with Charlie Swain's attempt in the 11th minute going wide of the target.
As the game unfolded, Lucas Price was called into action again, executing a full-stretch save in the 13th minute to deny Pegasus Youth Flyers. Despite their efforts, Lads Club's Oscar Jones also found himself off-target in the 15th minute, failing to convert a promising opportunity. The deadlock was broken in the 17th minute when Pegasus ran through the Lads Club defence and slotted in a right-footed shot, sending the home fans into raptures.
Just three minutes later, Pegasus doubled their lead with a solo goal similar to the first from close range, leaving Lads Club trailing 2-0. In response, Lads Club made their first substitution in the 22nd minute, bringing on Chase Bracegirdle for Oscar Jones in an attempt to reinvigorate their attack. Charlie Swain continued to push forward but saw another effort go wide in the 23rd minute.
Finn Jones also tried his luck in the 28th minute, but his shot failed to find the target. The first half concluded with Lads Club trailing 2-0, and they needed to regroup during the break to mount a comeback.
The second half began with some changes, as Oscar Jones replaced Thomi Scoular, and Lucas Price came swapped shirts with Romeo Roberts, while Musa Touray took over from Charlie Arnold. Lads Club looked more determined, and in the 47th minute, Theo Lewis struck a long-range effort that found the back of the net, bringing the score to 2-1 and reigniting hopes of a comeback.
As the match progressed, Lads Club continued to push for an equaliser, with Oscar Jones attempting to level the score in the 51st minute, but Pegasus forced him wide and his shot also went wide. The team made further substitutions, with Finn Jones returning to the pitch in place of Chase Bracegirdle in the 54th minute.
Despite their best efforts, Lads Club could not find the crucial equaliser, and Oscar Jones had one final attempt in the 59th minute, which also went wide. The match concluded with Lads Club Juniors U11 falling just short against Pegasus Youth Flyers U11, leaving them with much to ponder as they prepare for their next fixture.
