17/10/2026
Raiders vs Upper Lighthorne
A cold but sunny morning at home for the Raiders, ready for another opportunity to show just how much progress the boys are making!
Nick started in goal, ready for a strong performance, with Joel and Jax in defence, Hugo in midfield and Jaxon leading the attack.
The boys worked brilliantly together from the start and were quickly rewarded for their efforts. There was some great teamwork, with the boys finding their rhythm early and putting their hard work into practice.
Oli swapped with Jaxon and made an immediate impact, bringing fresh energy into the game. Owen came on for Joel and made some well-timed tackles, helping to keep things organised at the back.
The Raiders found themselves in a comfortable position by half-time, having put together a strong first-half performance.
For the second half, Taò joined Owen, Joel and Jaxon as the boys got back underway. The Raiders continued with strong, dominant attacks, showing confidence and intent as they looked to build on their first-half work.
Further changes saw Oli swap with Jaxon and Owen swap with Jax. The boys continued to pass the ball well and work together as a team, creating opportunities going forward. Taò found himself in some fantastic positions in the box, showing great awareness and making himself available for his teammates.
A special mention to Nick in goal, who made numerous brilliant saves throughout the game! He showed fantastic confidence coming off his line to collect the ball from the opposition strikers, helping his team massively. A really strong performance between the sticks!
Another excellent team performance from the Raiders! The boys are continuing to grow in confidence, work for each other and show real progress week after week. 💙⚽
Players of the Match
🏆 Parents’ Player – Joel
Joel put in a really strong performance. What stood out most was the way he overcame a setback and used it as motivation to improve his game. He showed real maturity, bounced back brilliantly and demonstrated a fantastic attitude. A great example of resilience and determination!
🏆 Managers’ Player – Jax
Another step forward in confidence for Jax! His performances continue to grow, and he is really starting to trust his ability on the pitch. His efforts were well rewarded, and he maintained a strong, consistent performance throughout the game. Brilliant to see his progress continuing! 👏
Another great team performance, Raiders! The hard work is paying off, the confidence is growing, and the boys are continuing to show what they can achieve together.
💙 Well done, Raiders! ⚽👏