Match Report

Flixton FC 4 - 0 Uppermill

Macron Cup | Valley Road

We booked our place in the next round of the Macron Cup with a convincing 4-0 victory over Uppermill at Valley Road, with Benni Smalls-Braithwaite scoring a hat-trick.

We made the perfect start when Benni opened the scoring after just six minutes, giving us an early advantage and setting the tone for the afternoon.

Our lead was doubled in the 27th minute through Kieron Molloy, sending us into the break 2-0 ahead after a strong first-half performance.

Uppermill kept the deficit at two for much of the second half, but we finished the game strongly.

Benni grabbed his second of the afternoon in the 82nd minute to make it 3-0 before completing his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 90th minute.

A 4-0 victory, a clean sheet and progression to the next round rounded off another positive afternoon at Valley Road.

Hat-Trick for Benni

It was a memorable afternoon for Benni Smalls-Braithwaite, who continued an impressive start to life with the club.

After opening the scoring in the sixth minute, Benni struck twice more late in the game to complete his hat-trick.

6' | 82' | 90' (pen)

Three goals for Benni and another big contribution in Flixton colours.

Team News

Starting XI:
Cameron Mason, William Mendy, William Calligan, Jeffry Edos Oni, Jacob Ngoy (C), Jordan Butterworth, Benni Smalls-Braithwaite, Isaac Graham, Lewis Byrne, Collins Tanor, Kieron Molloy.

Substitutes:
Milan Lalkovic, Ashley Cata, Henry Brown, Louis Holden, Jack Ward.

There was also a welcome return to the squad for Milan Lalkovic.

The Goals

6' – Benni Smales-Braithwaite
Benni gives us the perfect start with the opening goal.

27' – Kieron Molloy
Molloy doubles the advantage as we take control of the tie.

82' – Benni Smales-Braithwaite
Benni grabs his second to put us 3-0 ahead.

90' – Benni Smales-Braithwaite (pen)
Benni completes his hat-trick from the penalty spot and rounds off a 4-0 cup victory.

Looking Ahead

After securing our place in the next round of the Macron Cup, attention now turns back to league action and a busy run of fixtures at Valley Road.

We have four consecutive home games coming up, starting with Thornton Cleveleys this Saturday, before welcoming Darwen FC, AFC Knowsley and Colne.

Upcoming Fixtures

Saturday 3rd October | 3:00pm
Flixton vs Thornton Cleveleys

Tuesday 6th October | 7:45pm
Flixton vs Darwen FC

Saturday 10th October | 3:00pm
Flixton vs AFC Knowsley

Tuesday 13th October | 7:45pm
Flixton vs Colne