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AFC Mallard, The Mallard cusworth, Doncaster (2026)

30/08/2026

It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over… the league is back! ⚽️🔥

After a long summer, the new season gets underway on 6th September, and we’re ready to get back out there and compete.

This season brings an exciting new challenge, as following last season’s promotion, we step up into a new league. A well-earned promotion means a fresh start, tougher opposition and plenty of new challenges ahead — but it’s something the lads have worked hard to achieve, and we’re looking forward to seeing what we can do at the next level. 💪🏼

And there’s no easy start either, as we kick off the campaign away to Dunscroft United.

📅 6th September
🏆 League
✈️ Away vs Dunscroft United

A new league. A new challenge. A new season. 🔥

We’ll be looking to start the campaign on the front foot and get those first three points on the board. The hard work starts again now.

Let’s get behind the lads and make this another season to remember! 🔵⚽️💪🏼

08/08/2026

Luke, one of our new signings, had 90 minutes to prove himself… only to find out he’d been put in goal! 😂 Then, just 15 minutes in, he fractured his collarbone and ruptured a ligament. 😭

But the absolute hard man still carried on and lasted the full 90! 😂💪🏼 Fair play, Luke — definitely proved yourself, just maybe not quite in the way you’d planned! 🤣⚽️

Ps - he asked for this post

08/08/2026

AFC Mallard 3–1 Barnbrough Club

Boys are back!

The boys are back — despite a few late dropouts and a manager currently living his best life in Marbella!

With the gaffer away, Harvey and Robbie stepped up to take charge of the team, and they certainly won’t be complaining about the result

It was a slow start for both sides, with the pitch not exactly helping matters. But after around 10 minutes, AFC Mallard started to find their rhythm, playing football like they’d never had a break.

The ball was kept on the floor, moved around nicely, and there were plenty of signs that the hard work at goals is starting to pay off. Barnbrough, meanwhile, opted for a more direct approach, often going straight from defence to attack and completely bypassing their midfield. Unfortunately for them, that wasn’t working, as the Mallard defence stood firm.

Rak was getting stuck into everything, while Coist and Adam remained calm under pressure. Paul was also showing his class before being forced off with an injury.

In midfield, Joe and Callum were showing plenty of physicality whenever Barnbrough tried to play through the middle. Josh was picking out some incisive passes, while Carl Norman was being a nuisance as always.

Up top, Rog and Joe Watts were keeping the Barnbrough defenders under pressure and looking dangerous.

The first change saw Dom drop into the number 10 role, with Oggy moving up top. It didn’t take long for the change to pay off. Some great football through the middle saw Dom receive the ball on the edge of the box. He took his chance…

He shoots. He scores. 1–0 Mallard.

The second goal was another beauty. A deep corner from Oggy found the head of Carl Norman, who made absolutely no mistake. What a goal it was.

2–0 Mallard.

The third was arguably the pick of the bunch. New signing Joe Watts unleashed a thunderous volley that took a deflection, leaving the Barnbrough keeper stranded in no man’s land.

3–0 Mallard.

Barnbrough did manage to pull one back through James Kellock. He claims he shot…

We’ll call it a cross.

3–1.

And that was how it finished.

A really positive run-out for the Mallard, with plenty of good football on show, some great individual performances and, most importantly, valuable minutes in the legs ahead of the season getting underway on 6th September.

The break is over.

The Mallard are back.

08/08/2026

AFC Mallard 3-1 Barnbrough Club

Match report to follow shortly!

04/05/2026

What a day for The Mallard! 💙🖤

The morning started with our trip to Kinsley Boys. With the manager unavailable, the lads were led by Harvey, Ben and Robbie—and they stepped up brilliantly.

Coming into the game sitting 4th, three points behind Rawcliff and Edlington, we knew exactly what was needed. Rawcliff had already finished their season, while Edlington still had one game left. If we wanted 2nd place and promotion, it was simple: we had to win—and hope Edlington slipped up. The pressure was well and truly on.

From the first whistle, The Mallard were sharp and on the front foot, creating chances early on. The breakthrough came from Carl Lunn, who made it 1-0. Kinsley responded to level at 1-1, but the lads didn’t let that shake them. Carl Lunn struck again soon after to restore the lead at 2-1, and not long later Carl Norman added a third to make it 3-1.

However, a couple of sloppy moments allowed Kinsley back into the game, pulling it to 3-2 before a superb free kick right on half-time saw it level at 3-3.

The second half was a different story. Determined and focused, the lads came out firing. Danny Squires reacted quickest on the line to make it 4-3, followed by Carl Norman grabbing his second of the day to extend the lead to 5-3. Then, with seconds remaining, Kian Ford sealed the result with a goal on the line—6-3!

With the job done, all eyes turned elsewhere. A quick call to the Yorkshire Grey manager confirmed the news we were hoping for—they had beaten Edlington 4-3.

That result meant it was official: The Mallard have secured promotion and finished 2nd! 🎉

An incredible achievement and a performance that showed exactly what this team is about.

The celebrations continued into the afternoon with presentation—and what a fantastic day and night it turned out to be. More to come on that later this week… 👀

That’s it for the 25/26 season, and what a season it’s been!

A massive thank you goes to The Mallard Pub—especially Louise and Harold—for putting on food every week for the lads and their families. Your support doesn’t go unnoticed. Also, a big thanks to all the staff working behind the bar every Sunday.

Another huge shoutout to our sponsors Inspire. We truly appreciate your backing this season and can’t wait to continue the partnership into next year. Thank you!

Until then, we’ll see you all in pre-season… 💙🖤
Up The Mallard!

30/04/2026

MATCHDAY | LAST GAME OF THE SEASON

It all comes down to this for AFC Mallard.

We travel to face Kinsley Boys F.C. (Sunday) in our final fixture of the season. One last push, one last performance, and a chance to finish on a high.

🗓 03/05/26
⏰ 10:30 KO
📍 Away vs Kinsley Boys F.C. (Sunday)

Let’s give everything for the badge 💪

Don’t forget from 2pm onwards we have the Presentation for the boys, a Dj will also be playing everyone’s favourite songs on this bank holiday Weekend. Please join us at the Mallard for what has been a fantastic season for the lads.

For the last time this season please join me in wishing the Mallard boys good luck!

27/04/2026

🎉⚽ AFC Mallard End of Season Do & Promotion Party ⚽🎉

What a season it’s been! We’re proud to celebrate an incredible year for AFC Mallard, topped off with a well-earned promotion 🙌

To mark the occasion, we’re inviting everyone who has been part of AFC Mallard this season to join us for our End of Season Party:

📅 Sunday 3rd May

⏰ From 2PM onwards

Whether you’ve been a player, part of the committee, a sponsor, supporter, or cheering from the sidelines, this celebration is for you!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families are more than welcome, and we’d love to see plenty of young supporters there to join in the fun. We will have a DJ and food available. (Please message Louise on 07908058873 if you have not orderded food and will be coming).

Let’s come together to celebrate the team’s success, enjoy the day, and look ahead to an exciting new chapter for the club 🏆💙

19/04/2026

Mallard Dominate in 5–1 Victory against Pilkingtons

Mallard came flying out of the blocks, setting the tempo early and putting the opposition under immediate pressure. The return of Liam Rogers to the starting XI paid dividends almost instantly. Within five minutes, he found space and slotted the ball goalward—striking the post—but the referee, well positioned, judged it had crossed the line. 1–0 to Mallard and a perfect start.

Just ten minutes later, Liam was at it again. Latching onto another opportunity, he showed great composure to d**k the ball over the onrushing keeper, doubling the lead and underlining Mallard’s early dominance at 2–0.

Mallard continued to control proceedings and nearly added a third just before halftime. A well-worked corner routine saw the ball headed down and played across the box, where Coist made a brilliant run from centre-back to finish clinically—only for celebrations to be cut short by an offside flag.

The second half picked up where the first left off, with Mallard still firmly on top. Josh Marsden, despite working tirelessly and getting into good positions, initially struggled to convert his chances. However, the breakthrough continued elsewhere. Dom produced a moment of skill to glide into the box, round the keeper, and was brought down—penalty to Mallard. Stepping up confidently, Dom slotted home to make it 3–0.

Mallard’s attacking pressure didn’t relent. Wassim threaded a superb ball through to Josh, who this time made no mistake, delicately d**king it into the far post to cap off a much-deserved goal and extend the lead to 4–0.

Pilkingtons managed a consolation when a wide cross caused confusion at the back. Despite Milo calling for it, a cruel bounce led to the ball sneaking through, making it 4–1.

Any hopes of a comeback were quickly shut down. Joe Lynskey delivered a superb ball from near the halfway line into the box, where Wassim showed excellent control before calmly placing it past the keeper to seal the game at 5–1.

A commanding performance from Mallard from start to finish, combining attacking flair with defensive resilience.

Goalscorers:

* Liam Rogers x2
* Dom x1
* Josh Marsden x1
* Wassim x1

Man of the Match:
Arron Rhodes – A rock at the back, delivering a performance full of defensive brilliance to anchor the team’s success.

13/04/2026

Match Report: AFC Mallard 4–2 Edlington FC

AFC Mallard delivered a statement performance in a highly anticipated clash against Edlington FC, putting any doubts to rest with a commanding 4–2 victory. After previously beating Edlington 5–1 on the pitch—only for it to be overturned due to an ineligible player—the Mallard boys came into this fixture determined to prove their superiority where it matters most: on the field.

Mallard set up in a 4-5-1 formation, a system that has appeared at times this season but hasn’t always produced results due to isolation up top. This time, however, it worked perfectly.

From the opening whistle, Mallard dominated the midfield battle, cutting off Edlington’s passing lanes and forcing them into hopeful long balls. The pressure paid off when Oggy won a crucial tackle on the edge of the box and fed Tom Burley, who showed great composure to turn and fire home, giving Mallard a deserved 1–0 lead.

Edlington briefly threatened and appealed for a penalty after a collision with the goalkeeper, but nothing was given. Mallard stayed focused and soon doubled their lead. Captain Josh Marsden, ending his recent goal drought, found the net to make it 2–0—rewarding his all-around contributions in recent matches.

The first half ended with Mallard firmly in control at 2–0.

The second half started just as strongly. Joe Lynskey extended the lead to 3–0, capping off an energetic performance on the right-hand side. Shortly after, Oggy added a fourth goal, putting Mallard in complete command at 4–0.

With the game seemingly wrapped up, the manager made changes on the left side to rotate the squad. Edlington capitalised on a long ball over the top, with their striker rounding the keeper. Despite Kian’s best efforts to recover, the ball found the net to make it 4–1.

A defensive mix-up soon after led to Edlington winning a penalty, which they converted to bring the score to 4–2. However, the comeback attempt came too late, and Mallard saw out the match comfortably.

The final whistle confirmed a deserved 4–2 victory for AFC Mallard, lifting them into 3rd place in the table, while Edlington dropped to 4th. With Edlington also losing their game in hand against Innings, the result capped off a perfect weekend for Mallard.

Man of the Match: Leyton Beck - solid defensive performance, winning the duals he went for. Was like a brick wall.

With three games of the season left, I leave you with this.

DON’T YOU KNOW PUMP IT UP!!….

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