[FM23] Another Island Life - Green Lion Pride - A Guernsey FC Youth Story

[Punch]

    

 

DEC 2026 - Match Day 22 - Vs Worthing FC

 

Match Report

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A really pleasing performance as we come out on top in a tough fight against The Mackerel Men.

Captain Docherty lead from the front with a goal in each half, before a pleasing defensive effort as the visitors applied plenty of pressure in the final 20, looking for an equaliser.

 

 

 

Table

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A first win in 5 takes us back up to 12th, and opens the gap the the relegation zone back to 8 points.

 

 

Up next...FA Trophy time as we host division rival Chelmsford in the 3rd Round.

[Punch]

    

 

DEC 2026 - FA Trophy 3rd Round - Vs Chelmsford City FC

 

Match Report

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We took an early lead over the Clarets and looked comfortable, without being able to put the game to bed.

We then conceded against the run of play, and just as the game looked to be heading for penalties, Curry pops up to head home a winner in the dying moments to send us through.

 

 

 

4th Round Draw

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We will host Canvey Island in the next round.

 

 

Up next...back to League action as we travel to 16th place Truro.

[Punch]

    

 

DEC 2026 - Match Day 23 - At Truro City FC

 

Treyew Road - Truro

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Match Report

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A tight fight against the White Tigers, with neither side being able to trouble each others goal.

A side that won't go down in anyone's memory as a great game, but we do gain a valuable away point.

 

 

 

Table

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We lose a spot to 13th, and sit 8 points above the relegation zone.

 

 

Up next...a tough ask as we travel to 8th place Havant & W on one day's rest.

[Punch]

    

 

DEC 2026 - Match Day 24 - At Havant & Waterlooville FC

 

Westleigh Park - Havant

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Match Report

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A heavily rotated squad was required for this one, just one days rest from our previous match.

We have the hawks too much of a head start, and while the inexperienced kids did work their way back into the match, we were unable to run the hosts down.

 

 

 

Table

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We drop to 15th, but still 8 points above relegation zone.

 

 

Up next...we host 8th place Hayes & Yeading.

[Punch]

 

DEC 2026

A rough month, winning only one of 5 Leagues games, but we did also manage to advance in the Trophy.

 

Despite struggling to get results, we are still performing pretty well comparatively.

 

We currently sit 15th, with an 8 point gap from the relegation zone.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeeprs

 

Defenders

 

Midfielders

 

 Forwards

 

A loss this month with no FA Cup games.

 

A pretty tough month coming up.

[Punch]

    

 

JAN 2027 - Match Day 25 - Vs Hayes & Yeading United FC

 

Match Report

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We renewed our rivalry from last season against United, and were able to come out on top, winning our first game of the new year.

It was a tight affair, but in the shadows of full time, Docherty latched onto a great pass from Salmon to bury his shot, securing the three points.

 

 

 

Table

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We rise back up to 12th, now 10 points clear of the relegation zone.

 

 

Up next...another tough assignment as we host League leaders Maidstone at Footes Lane.

[Punch]

 

JAN 2027 - Match Day 26 - Vs Maidstone United FC

 

Match Report

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League leaders, The Stones, put our unbeaten home record under massive threat, as they applied plenty of pressure.

They got the early goal and had all the running, and I don't know if it more good defence, or good luck that enabled us to prevent them scoring a second.

Entering injury time, and looking like our home run was over, an innocuous attack resulted in a hand ball, which left the ref no option but to point at the spot.

Substitute Abrahams stepped up and buried the spot kick, which secured a share of the points, and kept our unbeaten home League run alive, which has stretched nearly two years.

 

 

 

Table

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This was a make up game in advance, for those teams still involved in the FA Trophy next week, so we did gain a spot with so many teams inactive.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 15th place Dulwich Hamlet.

[Punch]

    

 

JAN 2027 - Match Day 27 - At Dulwich Hamlet FC

 

Champion Hill Stadium - London

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Match Report

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A really strange game at The Hamlet as we took a half time lead only to give it up just after the break.

After withstanding their onslaught, we then went on run smashing in three goals to run away with the game.

One of those weird games where we put four shots on target, and they all went in, they put seven on target, and only scored once.

 

 

 

Table

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We jump to 10th, but a lot of the teams have a game to play when we playing in the FA Trophy next weekend.

 

 

Up next...FA Trophy 4th Round as we host Canvey Island.

[Punch]

 

JAN 2027 - FA Trophy 4th Round - Vs Canvey Island FC

 

Match Report

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A two minute brace for Kirkpatrick was all it took to settle this one, in what was a pretty tight affair.

The first goal rattled them, and we took full advantage to drive home a second while they were unsettled.

The rest of the game was a tight struggle, with neither side being able to create a lot of genuine chances.

 

 

 

5th Round Draw

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We will host Oldham, who have continued to fall down the League's, now finding themselves in the National North.

 

 

Up next...back to League action as we travel to last place Concord.

[Punch]

 

JAN 2027 - Match Day 27

 

While we were busy on FA Trophy duty, the rest of the League were playing their League matches to catch up to us.

 

Table

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After all that, we have landed in 12th place, although Braintree below us have a game in hand still.

We have opened up an 11 point gap to the relegation zone though.

 

 

[Punch]

 

JAN 2027 - Match Day 28 - At Concord Rangers FC

 

The Aspect Arena - Canvey Island

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Match Report

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We made harder work of this than we probably should have against the last place Beach Boys.

An early goal and a late goal were enough to secure the points though, as we continue on our recent good form.

 

 

 

Table

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We jump to 9th, now 13 points clear of the relegation zone, but also only 4 points from the play off places.

 

 

Up next...a tough match at home as we host 5th place Corinthian Casuals.

[Punch]

    

 

JAN 2027 - Match Day 29 - Vs Corinthian Casuals FC

 

Match Report

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A tight affair at the Lane as we held the more fancied Casuals to a draw.

A goal each, but the amount of defensive work we had to do blunted our offence.

 

 

 

Table

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We sit 11th, and we've increased our gap over the relegation zone to 14 points.

 

 

Up next...we host 20th place Chelmsford.

[Richie Riley]

On 11/03/2023 at 04:40, Punch said:

 

DEC 2026

A rough month, winning only one of 5 Leagues games, but we did also manage to advance in the Trophy.

 

Despite struggling to get results, we are still performing pretty well comparatively.

 

We currently sit 15th, with an 8 point gap from the relegation zone.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeeprs

 

Defenders

 

Midfielders

 

 Forwards

 

A loss this month with no FA Cup games.

 

A pretty tough month coming up.

Or only a couple of wins from possibly going up 4 spots... glass half full view.

You knew it was going to be rough riding, so treading water while staying alive is good.

Edited March 13, 2023 by Richie Riley

[Punch]

2 hours ago, Richie Riley said:

Or only a couple of wins from possibly going up 4 spots... glass half full view.

You knew it was going to be rough riding, so treading water while staying alive is good.

Just got to work on the consistency.

Still some pretty tough games to go yet though, but it's been a good first season so far

[Punch]

 

JAN 2027

A brilliant month as we go undefeated in the League, and also advance in the FA Trophy.

 

The Analyst is still happy with our performances.

 

We end the month in 11th place, with a 14 point gap above the relegation zone.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeepers

 

Defenders

 

Midfielders

 

Forwards

Kirkpatrick has reached 50 League goals for the club.

 

Another ticked off, just the one to go now.

 

I decided to hit the Board up for another improvement, and they agreed to this, with minimal fuss.

 

However, they wouldn't budge on the Coaching.

 

A small loss this month, but we still look good financially.

 

Another busy month of important matches coming up.

[Richie Riley]

4 hours ago, Punch said:

 

JAN 2027

A brilliant month as we go undefeated in the League, and also advance in the FA Trophy.

 

The Analyst is still happy with our performances.

 

We end the month in 11th place, with a 14 point gap above the relegation zone.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeepers

 

Defenders

 

Midfielders

 

Forwards

Kirkpatrick has reached 50 League goals for the club.

 

Another ticked off, just the one to go now.

 

I decided to hit the Board up for another improvement, and they agreed to this, with minimal fuss.

 

However, they wouldn't budge on the Coaching.

 

A small loss this month, but we still look good financially.

 

Another busy month of important matches coming up.

And there you have it... a few wins and right up the table.  Brilliant.

[Punch]

    

 

FEB 2027 - Match Day 30 - Vs Chelmsford City FC

 

Match Report

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A tight battle at the Lane as we couldn't be separated from the Clarets.

An early goal for the visitors, before we hit back just after the break, but neither side could find a winner.

 

Oops! We get penalised for too many yellows.

 

 

 

Table

Spoiler

These were make up games in advance, for the teams still involved in the FA Trophy next week.

 

 

Up next...a tough challenge as we travel to 4th place Gloucester.

[Punch]

    

 

FEB 2027 - Match Day 31 - At Gloucester City AFC

 

New Meadow Park - Gloucester

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Match Report

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After going undefeated for 6 games, we turn in one of our worst performances of the season at The Tigers.

The hosts controlled the match from the start, and while it took them until just before half time to score, they ran away with it in the second half.

 

 

 

Table

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We sit in 12th place, 12 points clear of the relegation zone.

 

 

Up next...a big clash at Footes Lane as we host Oldham in the FA Trophy 5th Round.

[Punch]

 

FEB 2027 - FA Trophy 5th Round - Vs Oldham Athletic AFC

 

Match Report

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A boilover at the Lane as we upset the highly favoured Latics.

We put in the defensive performance of our lives to keep the visitors scoreless, and broke their hearts deep into injury time with a goal against the run of play.

 

 

 

Quarter Final Draw

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Another tough ask as we host the National League leaders Bromley.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 19th place Oxford City as we return to League action.

[Punch]

 

FEB 2027 - Match Day 31

 

The rest of the League played their match day 31 games while we were on FA Trophy duty.

 

Spoiler

We lost a place to 13th, but we keep our 12 point gap over the relegation zone.

With 15 games to play, we still need 8 points to get to the magical 50 that they consider safe.

 

 

[Punch]

    

 

FEB 2027 - Match Day 32 - At Oxford City FC

 

Marriotts Stadium - Witney

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Match Report

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A massive comeback turns into a huge win over the Hoops.

After falling behind early, we hit back, and hard, banging home four goals in a 10 minute stretch either side of half time.

We end up running out 5-1 winners after another late goal rounded out a great comeback win.

 

 

 

Table

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We jump to 11th, now 15 points clear of relegation.

 

 

Up next...back to the Lane as we host 18th place Tonbridge.

[Punch]

    

 

FEB 2027 - Match Day 33 - Vs Tonbridge Angels FC

 

Match Report

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A strange game as neither side was able to make the most of the few chances that were created.

We share the points, but it still feels like a missed chance.

 

The Ref had a day out, handing out yellows like they were business cards.

We got 8, and still managed to keep 11 players on the field, while they collected 3, to make 11 in total for the match.

It was all starters who were carded, so 8 out of 11 starters were yellow carded, without a send off. That has to be some kind of record.

 

 

 

Table

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The draw takes us to 10th place.

While we haven't reached the magical 50 point mark yet, we are now 16 points ahead of the relegation zone, with 13 games to play.

 

 

Up next...a tough road trip as we head to 5th place Dover.

[Punch]

    

 

FEB 2027 - Match Day 34 - At Dover Athletic FC

 

Crabble Athletic Ground - Dover

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Match Report

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A tight fight against the Whites but we go down in a close one.

An early goal each before a tight tussle, with a deflected own goal late in the match proving the difference.

 

 

 

Table

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We drop to 12th, 13 points clear of the relegation zone.

 

 

Up next...we host 14th place Welling.

[Punch]

 

FEB 2027

Not our best month, only winning one of five League games, we did manage to advance in the FA Trophy though.

 

The Analyst is still happy, despite the mixed results.

 

12 games to play, 13 points above relegation zone.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeepers

 

Defenders

 

Midfielders

 

Forwards

 

 

Linked with Huddersfield, but keeping the Board happy.

 

The finances take a hit this month, but we are still in a good position.

 

Another busy month coming up, with plenty of important matches.

[Punch]

    

 

MAR 2027 - Match Day 35 - Vs Welling United FC

 

Match Report

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It looked like our undefeated home record was under threat as we entered the final 10 minutes trailing The Wings.

But a 9 minute blast where we scored three goals to finish the match, including two in two minutes to seal it at the death.

 

A half time rocket got the desired response from the players...eventually.

 

 

 

Table

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Just the two games as make up games for teams still involved in the FA Trophy next week.

We are now just one point away from the magical 50 point mark, which is considered safe from relegation.

 

 

Up next...we host 12th place Braintree.

[Pearomaniac]

1 hour ago, Punch said:

    

 

MAR 2027 - Match Day 35 - Vs Welling United FC

 

Match Report

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It looked like our undefeated home record was under threat as we entered the final 10 minutes trailing The Wings.

But a 9 minute blast where we scored three goals to finish the match, including two in two minutes to seal it at the death.

 

A half time rocket got the desired response from the players...eventually.

 

 

 

Table

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Just the two games as make up games for teams still involved in the FA Trophy next week.

We are now just one point away from the magical 50 point mark, which is considered safe from relegation.

 

 

Up next...we host 12th place Braintree.

Feels good when you are on the giving end of this scenario but sometimes when youre on the wrong side of stuff like this it looks like the game doesnt want you to win

[Punch]

    

 

MAR 2027 - Match Day 36 - Vs Braintree Town FC

 

Match Report

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The Iron probably outplayed us in this one, but we somehow managed to hold a 2-1 lead late in the match.

Unfortunately we couldn't hang on, the visitors scoring in the final 10 minutes, and we ended up sharing the points.

 

 

 

Table

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We hold 10th place, although we are a game ahead of most of the teams around us.

We have, however, reached the 50 point mark, which is generally accepted as safe from relegation.

With 10 games to play, we appear to have confirmed another season in the National South.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 22nd place Hampton & Richmond.

[Punch]

1 minute ago, Pearomaniac said:

Feels good when you are on the giving end of this scenario but sometimes when youre on the wrong side of stuff like this it looks like the game doesnt want you to win

Yeah, it was an awesome comeback and win. Although it helped that they fell apart in the final 10.

[Stuniverse]

23 hours ago, Punch said:

We are now just one point away from the magical 50 point mark, which is considered safe from relegation.

A good season so far, @Punch.

Relegation shouldn't be an issue, with an outside chance of playoffs still a possibility.

Are you happy with how the season is going?

[Punch]

3 hours ago, Stuniverse said:

A good season so far, @Punch.

Relegation shouldn't be an issue, with an outside chance of playoffs still a possibility.

Are you happy with how the season is going?

While we have probably over-achieved in some ways, we have been massively inconsistent in patches.

And by that I mean in compared to last season, where in patches we were invincible, and while I know we are playing a higher level of opposition this season, we just seem to have been a lot more hit and miss this season.

We have flip-flopped from 5 games without a win, to 5 games without a loss, straight back to 5 games without a win.

I guess that's the beauty of playing with kids, you have to expect some inconsistency, and try and push through it until they gel together, cut out the mistakes, and create more/take more chances.

[Punch]

 

MAR 2027 - Match Day 37 - At Hampton & Richmond Borough FC

 

Beveree Stadium - Hampton

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Match Report

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While an away point is good, this seems like a lost chance.

The Beavers sacked their manager the day before the game, and are in the relegation zone, but we just couldn't create enough chances.

 

 

 

Table

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We drop to 12th, but may drop further as we are on FA Trophy duty next week, while the rest of the League players their 37th match.

 

 

Up next...we host National League leaders Bromley in the FA Trophy Quarter Final.

[Stuniverse]

If only you could convert some of these draws into wins, @Punch

[Punch]

8 hours ago, Stuniverse said:

If only you could convert some of these draws into wins, @Punch

Tell me about it.

I guess it’s better than having them as losses though.

[Punch]

    

 

MAR 2027 - FA Trophy Quarter Final - Vs Bromley FC

 

Match Report

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A massive upset at Footes Lane as we take down National League leaders, The Ravens.

The visitors were huge favourites but we were up two goals early, and they couldn't recover.

 

 

 

Semi Final Draw

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We get division rival Dover in the Semi Final.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 10th place Bognor Regis.

[Punch]

 

Match Day 37

 

While our FA Trophy heroics were going on, the rest of the League was playing their match day 37 games.

 

Spoiler

We stay 12th, 14 clear of relegation with 9 to play. But as we have passed the 50 mark, we should be considered safe.

What about that title fight. Three teams on equal points and 4th place not far behind.

 

 

[Stuniverse]

53 minutes ago, Punch said:

What about that title fight. Three teams on equal points and 4th place not far behind.

Wow! That is close.

And what’s worse, @Punch, only one goes up automatically, one may win the playoffs, but one, possibly two, will still be around next season as you look to push-on with Guernsey.

[Punch]

8 hours ago, Stuniverse said:

Wow! That is close.

And what’s worse, @Punch, only one goes up automatically, one may win the playoffs, but one, possibly two, will still be around next season as you look to push-on with Guernsey.

The sooner they make the National Leagues three up-three down, the better.

Like the IRL National League title fight this year. You could end up with two team scoring 100 goals, making 100 points, and one of them might not be in League Two next season, which is crazy.

[Punch]

 

MAR 2027 - Match Day 38 - At Bognor Regis Town FC

 

Nyewood Lane - Bognor Regis

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Match Report

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The great escape over The Rocks, as we convert a penalty deep into injury time to secure three points.

We had probably outplayed the hosts over the course of the match, but as time wound down, we found ourselves level.

In the shadows of full time, we earned a penalty after Docherty was pulled down in the box, which Tyrie converted calmly to secure the win.

 

 

 

Table

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We stay 12th with 8 games to play.

 

 

Up next...we host 23rd place Wealdstone.

[Punch]

 

MAR 2027 - Youth Intake

 

The Class of 27 arrives

 

Plenty of potential in the star show, but interestingly, one of the highest potential players, has one of the lower PA star ranks.

 

A real mixed bag among the attribute scores as well.

There are some players with a high score, but lower potential, and low scores, with higher potential.

Going to be interesting to see how they pan out.

 

More players with dual citizenship this year, as we welcome our first players from Angola, Iceland, and Slovakia.

 

 

The top 3

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Jones looks to be a solid defender, now to get that potential out of him.

 

A good looking midfielder, needs to grow his pace, but plenty of potential.

 

Another solid looking defender to come through this season, with some luck we can get them to reach potential, and help increase the back line stocks.

 

 

Not sure what to make of this intake. A lot of potential, but some low attributes as well, and vice-versa.

I do know that with now 80 players at the club, it might be time to hit the Board for that U21s squad, as we are going to have a lot of players, not playing.

[Punch]

    

 

MAR 2027 - Match Day 39 - Vs Wealdstone FC

 

Match Report

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We went behind early, but fought back to be level at the break.

We really hit our straps in the second half though and ran away with the win, and the three points.

 

 

 

Table

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We continue our flip flop from winless to unbeaten runs, jumping up to 9th place.

 

 

Up next...we host 16th place Hemel Hempstead.

[Punch]

    

 

MAR 2027 - Match Day 40 - Vs Hemel Hempstead Town FC

 

Match Report

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Our two year, 40 match unbeaten home streak finally comes to an end.

We started poorly, giving up a two goal lead by half time, and while we stormed back in the second half, we couldn't run down the lead.

 

 

 

Table

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We drop to 10th, with 6 games to play.

 

 

Up next...we head to Dover for the FA Trophy Semi Final.

[Punch]

 

MAR 2027

A great month as we went 5 unbeaten before losing our final League game, our first home loss in 40 matches, nearly two years.

 

A happy Analyst this month.

 

We sit 10th with 6 games remaining.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeepers

 

Defenders

 

Midfielders

 

Forwards

 

 

A small loss this month.

 

We begin the month with the FA Trophy Semi Final, then five important League games.

[Punch]

 

MAR 2027 - Player spotlights

 

I was trawling through the data hub and noticed that the Analyst had highlighted a couple of players to take a look at this month.

 

Attacking Player of the month

Easter, a versatile forward, who can and has filled every spot in the front four.

He had a busy month, appearing in every game, putting up some impressive numbers, also contributing two goals.

 

He has also put up some impressive numbers for the season.

While Docherty and Kirkpatrick contribute a lot of the goals, Easter puts in a lot of the hard work, that doesn't always show up on the glory stats.

 

Defensive player of the month

While his ratings have been down, his performances have been impressive, especially the goals conceded, versus the expected goals conceded.

While Jones is a decent back up when he is on international duty, Sejdini is far and above as our number one keeper.

 

Some good numbers for Sejdini over the course of the season too.

Although it's telling that we have only kept 6 clean sheets in his 36 games. That's a defensive area to tighten up.

Edited March 22, 2023 by Punch

[Punch]

    

 

APR 2027 - FA Trophy Semi Final - At Dover Athletic FC

 

Crabble Athletic Ground - Dover

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Match Report

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We put in a good effort against a highly fancied Dover team, but we ultimately fell in a shoot out.

A solid defensive performance to limit them to one goal, before we hit back with a late penalty.

We held our own in the shoot out before a great save on our last shot bundled us out in the Semi Final for the second time.

 

 

 

Up next...a short turn around and a tough match as we head to 5th place Eastbourne.

[dtown1414]

You're within striking distance of a playoff spot. Good read!!

[Punch]

8 minutes ago, dtown1414 said:

You're within striking distance of a playoff spot. Good read!!

Still some very tough games against bigger clubs above us.

I can see us mid-table, and that will still be a massive over-achievement.

[Punch]

    

 

APR 2027 - Match Day 41 - At Eastbourne Borough FC

 

Priory Lane - Eastbourne

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Match Report

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We went toe to toe with The Sports for the first 45 minutes, heading to the break at two all.

Unfortunately, we ran out of steam in the second half, conceding a 76th minute penalty, but in reality, it could have been a lot worse.

 

 

 

Table

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We fall to 11th, with 5 games remaining.

 

 

Up next...we host 20th place Weston-super-Mare.

[Punch]

 

APR 2027 - Match Day 42 - Vs Weston-super-Mare AFC

 

Match Report

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The attack kicked into overdrive and blew the Seagulls off the park by half time.

We were able to cruise through the second half, while adding a 4th goal to put the icing on a brilliant performance.

 

 

 

Table

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With such an impressive goal difference, we have four games to play, and all of a sudden, we are not only now officially safe from relegation, we are now also an outside chance of stealing a play off spot.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 11th place Carshalton.

[Punch]

    

 

APR 2027 - Match Day 43 - At Carshalton Athletic FC

 

Colston Avenue - Carshalton

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Match Report

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An incredible attacking performance, and a massive turning point sent us on the way to a huge win over The Robins.

After Docherty gave us the lead at half time, a dodgey penalty call gave the host a chance to equalise, as the shot was pushed into the post to preserve our lead.

A few minutes later, Docherty scored two goals in two minutes to open the game up, and break the home sides spirit.

A goal each to finish the match, confirmed an unlikely 4-1 thrashing.

 

 

 

Table

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A stunning result sees us in the lofty heights of the last play off spot, with three games to play.

However, there is four teams on equal points, and a log jam of teams waiting in the wings.

 

 

Up next...a tough match as we host League leaders Bath.

[Punch]

 

APR 2027 - Match Day 44 - Vs Bath City FC

 

Match Report

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We held our own for good parts of the match, but The Romans were just too strong and ran out comfortable winners.

They were just more clinical as they scored off both their only shots on target, and we couldn't make the most of the chances we created.

 

 

 

Table

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We drop out of the play off spots, and going to be a tough job to get back with two games to play.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 18th place Worthing.