Match Report

Maghull 1-1 Flixton FC

NWCFL First Division North | DT Hughes Community Stadium

We came away with a point from league leaders Maghull after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the DT Hughes Community Stadium.

With just five points separating the two sides heading into the game, it was always likely to be a competitive afternoon.

The hosts took the lead after 17 minutes from the penalty spot. Uche Chinosho Eze was adjudged to have handled the ball inside the area as he attempted to stop a cross into the box, with Sam Smith converting the resulting penalty to put Maghull 1-0 ahead.

We responded well and found our equaliser in the 35th minute.

A long goal kick was flicked on by Lewis-Simon Byrne, with Eze reacting quickest and getting in front of the Maghull defence. He took full advantage, unleashing an unstoppable left-footed strike from the edge of the box to level the scores at 1-1.

It was the perfect response from Eze after the disappointment of conceding the earlier penalty, and ensured we went into the break on level terms.

The second half remained closely contested, with neither side able to find the goal that would separate the teams.

Maghull carried a threat and recorded more attempts overall, but we continued to compete well against the league leaders and saw out the game to secure a valuable point on the road.

The result extends our unbeaten run and keeps us firmly amongst the sides challenging at the top end of the First Division North.

Team News

Starting XI:
Joshua Ollerenshaw, Paul Riley, William Calligan, James Dwyer, Jacob Ngoy (C), Jordan Butterworth, Milan Lalkovic, Collins Tanor, Lewis-Simon Byrne, Aaron Dwyer, Uche Chinosho Eze.

Substitutes:
Kieron Molloy, Joe Czarnopis, Isaac Graham, Ashley Cata, Louis Holden.

Match Statistics

The Veo data showed a competitive game, with us seeing more of the ball despite Maghull creating more attempts:

• 57% possession

• 243 total passes

• 105 successful passes

• 43 successful forward passes

• 7 corners

• 4 attempts recorded by Veo

• 252 high-intensity runs

• 118 sprints

• 52 miles tracked

Looking Ahead

Our attention now turns to cup action as we return to Valley Road this Saturday.

We welcome Atherton LR in the Macron Cup, looking to continue our unbeaten run and book our place in the next round.

Flixton vs Atherton LR
Saturday 24th October
3:00pm KO
Valley Road Stadium, M41 8RQ