30/08/2026
⚽ MATCH REPORT | HOME DERBY FRIENDLY ⚽
Hall Road Stingrays 10-1 Hall Road Blues
What a performance from the Stingrays today! 👏💙
A home derby friendly against Hall Road Blues gave the lads another opportunity to put everything they have been working on into practice — and what a team performance it was!
🧤 MACAULEY — DEBUT DAY!
Today saw Macauley make his Stingrays debut as goalkeeper, and what a debut it was! 🔥
He made some crucial saves that could have completely changed the game and looked like an absolute machine between the sticks! 🧤💪
His communication with the defensive line was fantastic throughout the game, helping organise those in front of him and showing real confidence.
What a debut, Macauley! 👏💙
🔵 CHARLIE L
Our last remaining original Stingray, Charlie L continues to grow in confidence week after week.
Playing at left back, he was dominant in his defensive position, pushing forward down the wing with the ball and even getting a shot away from just outside the box.
The confidence is growing, Charlie — keep it going! 💪👏
🔵 ZACK W
Our right back, Zack W, is another player whose confidence is really starting to shine.
Week by week, he is showing more of what he can do when he gets on the ball — stopping attacking play, dribbling around players and releasing the ball with control and composure.
It’s brilliant to see that development happening right in front of us. 👏
🔵 AVAR
Avar was right in the middle of everything at centre back today!
He puts himself into every tackle, refuses to be pushed off the ball and holds his own against whoever is coming his way.
He met the ball well today and produced some fantastic clearances when they were needed. 💪
🔵 BILLY
One of our newest recruits, Billy, has joined our back line at centre back.
After having a year away from football, he has come back in and given absolutely everything.
He produced some crucial blocks and, as the match went on, grew more and more into his role.
Brilliant effort, Billy! 👏💙
🔵 JACOB
Today was Jacob’s first time meeting the team — and he jumped straight into a match!
Playing both central defence and up front, he gelled with the lads as though they’d known each other for ages.
Great touches, some excellent clearances and absolutely no fear. What a way to meet your new teammates! 💪👏
🔵 ZACK K — FIRST GOAL! ⚽
Our versatile Zack K can play on the wing, up front or in defence — and wherever he is placed, he gives 100%.
Today was a special one as Zack scored his first goal for the Stingrays! ⚽🔥
The excitement from every single player when that ball hit the net was brilliant to see.
And after that goal, Zack just went from strength to strength!
Congratulations, Zack! 👏💙
🔵 DAVE
Dave, who has been with the Stingrays before, made midfield look effortless today.
Putting pressure on, meeting balls, finding space, playing through balls and even getting shots away himself.
A really composed midfield performance. 👏
🔵 AIDAN
Normally our central midfielder, Aidan chose to play on the wing today — and what a decision that was!
He dominated the wing, pushing forward, tracking back, dribbling past players and creating chances.
His understanding of the game is admirable and he’s a player I know I can always rely on.
Whether it’s staying back defensively when needed or driving the midfield forward to create opportunities, Aidan gives us options all over the pitch.
And he got himself on the scoresheet today too! ⚽👏
🔵 JAYDEN
Jayden is another incredibly versatile player who can be placed pretty much anywhere — and wherever he plays, he gives 100%.
Fearless in the tackle, pressing and chasing the ball down and simply refusing to give up. 💪
He doesn’t let size comparisons stop him from putting himself into challenges and fighting for the team.
That’s the attitude we love to see! 👏
🔵 OSCAR
Oscar originally joined us as a goalkeeper before getting a taste of midfield and deciding he wanted a change of position!
Today he played on the wing and up front again and was fantastic in both.
He kept himself onside when playing striker, made great runs onto the ball from the wing and worked hard throughout.
And this time…
THE GOAL COUNTED! 😂⚽👌🏻
Well done, Oscar!
🔵 OLIVER
Oliver plays on the wing because that’s where he really shines — and today he showed exactly why.
FIVE GOALS! ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽🔥
But it wasn’t just about the goals.
He created chances for his teammates and even laid off opportunities where he could have taken the shot himself, giving others the chance to get involved.
That’s teamwork. 👏💙
🔵 LAITON
Laiton leads the line up front and as soon as he steps onto the pitch, you can feel the desire and passion lift the tempo of the game.
He’s skilled on the ball, has a fantastic understanding of the game and never lets up.
Whether it’s putting the ball in the back of the net or creating opportunities for someone else, Laiton is always looking to make something happen.
And today he found the net twice! ⚽⚽
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⚽ TODAY’S GOALSCORERS
Oliver ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽
Laiton ⚽⚽
Oscar ⚽
Aidan ⚽
Zack K ⚽
💙 ONE TEAM. ONE SQUAD. ONE STINGRAYS.
The teamwork today was phenomenal to watch.
I can’t talk about one player without talking about them all, because every single player who stepped onto that pitch contributed.
Each player brings their own strengths, and those strengths are now starting to come together as one team.
The link-up play from the defensive line into midfield, and then from midfield into the attacking areas, was second to none.
The lads are starting to understand each other’s movement, positioning and playing styles — and you can really see the team beginning to gel. 💙👏
🔥 DIVISION 4 — WE’RE READY FOR THE CHALLENGE
Division 4 is going to be a tough challenge.
It’s going to test us, push us and demand the very best from the lads.
But it’s a challenge we welcome.
We are going into this season ready to give it everything, just like these lads do week in, week out.
The hard work continues. 💪
Proud of every single one of you ⚽️
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