In a stunning display of attacking football, Wigmore Wanderers FC overwhelmed Palmerston Athletic First with a resounding 10-0 victory in their league home match at Beechings Way on 23 March 2025. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, and the Wanderers showcased their dominance from the very first minute, leaving the visitors reeling.
Wigmore Wanderers adopted an aggressive 3-4-3 formation, with Zach Henderson in goal, flanked by a trio of defenders: Alex Toms on the right, Joshua Igglesden in the centre, and Harvey Edkins on the left. The midfield was anchored by Dan Bailey and Charlie Ivey, with Ben Brewster on the right and Harry Smith on the left providing width. Up front, Jack Downey, James Lundie, and George Hennessy formed a potent attacking trio, expected to exploit any gaps in the Palmerston defence. The substitutes for the match included Tom Spearink, George Alp, and Ronnie Porter.
The Wanderers wasted no time in asserting their authority, with Jack Downey scoring the opening goal just one minute into the match, tapping in from close range after a cross from Charlie Ivey. This early strike set the tone for the rest of the encounter. Downey quickly followed up with another attempt, but his shot was saved, showcasing the relentless pressure the Wanderers were applying.
In the third minute, George Hennessy doubled the lead, finishing off a long pass from James Lundie with a precise right-footed shot inside the box. The home side continued to dominate, with several attempts coming from various players, including a wide shot from Charlie Ivey and a saved effort from James Lundie.
Downey found the net again in the 26th minute, scoring his second goal after receiving another assist from Ivey, this time converting a long pass with his right foot. Just a minute later, Ivey himself got on the scoresheet, scoring from inside the box after a clever assist from himself, showcasing his skill and awareness.
The Wanderers were relentless, and Ben Brewster added to the tally in the 32nd minute with a stunning solo goal from outside the box, assisted by a long pass from goalkeeper Zach Henderson. As the first half drew to a close, Downey completed his hat-trick in the 40th minute, scoring from a goalmouth scramble after a series of attempts were saved.
The score at half-time stood at a staggering 6-0, and the Wanderers showed no signs of letting up after the break. Tactical substitutions were made at the start of the second half, with James Lundie, George Alp, and Ronnie Porter coming on for Downey, Igglesden, and Smith, respectively.
Just two minutes into the second half, Charlie Ivey scored his second goal of the match, a powerful strike from outside the area following a short pass from Harvey Edkins. The Wanderers continued to create chances, with attempts from George Alp, Harvey Edkins, and Charlie Ivey, but many were either saved or went wide.
In the 64th minute, Ivey struck again, this time with a long-range effort assisted by Alp, further extending the lead to 8-0. The Wanderers maintained their attacking momentum, with James Lundie and Ronnie Porter both having attempts saved, while George Alp also missed the target with a high shot.
The scoring was capped off in the final minutes, with Hennessy netting his second goal of the match in the 83rd minute, finishing a short pass from Lundie. Just two minutes later, Lundie himself got on the scoresheet, heading in from close range after a flick assist from Porter, bringing the final score to an astonishing 10-0.
As the final whistle blew, the Wanderers celebrated a historic victory, with Charlie Ivey earning the Player of the Match accolade for his outstanding performance, contributing significantly to the team's emphatic win. Palmerston Athletic were left to reflect on a day to forget, as they were thoroughly outclassed by a rampant Wigmore side.
