A New Year, A Stronger Club:
The Next Chapter for Methley United AFC
As Methley United AFC enters a new year, Chairman Chris Paul reflects on the club’s remarkable growth, celebrates the people behind its success, and outlines an ambitious vision for the future — including the launch of the Big Red Project to secure long-term facilities for generations to come.
Welcome to Methley United Football Club!
Our club is built on the belief that football should be something everyone can enjoy, regardless of age, ability, or background. We have something truly special here in Methley—a dedicated team of volunteers and a supportive community that makes all the difference. Thank you for being part of our journey, and I look forward to seeing you on the pitch!
Chris Paul
Club Chairman
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The young vandals on bikes are back we’ve spotted them this evening (03/05) - thank you to all the local residents for your support. We know exactly who they are, hopefully just a matter of time now until the police catch them with patrols now becoming more regular in the area. Please keep calling 101 to report issues with these bikes when they are causing a nuisance around the village - please do not ignore it, report them immediately 👍![]()
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Cameras are now operating around the area to track their activity, it’s pretty sad that these youths are continuing to vandalise a football field where many of our local community play.![]()
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Rather than vandalise our pitches we invite you to come along to a training session, join one of our teams and play on them and add value to your village ⚽️🙏🏼
U9 Match Report![]()
Methley Vipers vs Shadwell Utd![]()
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This morning we welcomed Shadwell to Church Lane for a post season friendly. Great set of coaches and players.![]()
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Weather conditions weren’t ideal, but the lads didn’t let that affect them. The opening 5 minutes we found ourselves pinned in our own half, but then our opening goal felt like it opened the game. The lads really battled well today, worked really hard for each other, and hearing the voices on the pitch, something we’ve been trying to work on with them in training was great to see / hear. ![]()
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Seeing how the lads have come on and improved during the second half of the season has been amazing, and they should all be proud of how they’ve turned things around.![]()
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Goals today came from;![]()
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Players of the Match;![]()
Opposition went to Tomas who again was all over the pitch, attacking, defending, scoring and assisting.![]()
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Coaches could have gone to any player today as we had 8 warriors on that pitch, however we decided to focus on a position that goes under the radar in games, defence! Our trophy this week went to Arthur who had a really solid game in defence. Naturally plays on the right, but used on the left and really battled across the back line when needed, and was there to get the tackles, blocks and clearances in.
MATCH REPORT - Friendly.![]()
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Methley Lions V Wakey Jets. ![]()
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Good game today!! Tough conditions out there, but it was still a very good performance from the lads 👏![]()
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We kept our shape really well and moved the ball around much better as a team unit. ![]()
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Really pleasing performance all round.![]()
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Goals & Assists![]()
Bobby ⚽️ 🎯![]()
Deacon ⚽️ 🎯🎯🎯![]()
Freddie ⚽️⚽️⚽️![]()
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**Special Mentions From Coach: **![]()
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MAKSIM – Played his first game at CB today, usually plays down the left side, and I thought he did really well. Dealt with those long goal kicks brilliantly, took the ball on the full, and used his body really well. Plenty more to come from you in this position mate, massive well done 👏![]()
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DEACON – Absolutely selfless today mate! Great passing, brilliant link-up play, and great to see you back on the scoresheet again. Back to your best today kid, great to see 👏![]()
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BOBBY – Game of two halves for you today. The speed and power of those runs in the second half were class, and that goal from that angle 📐![]()
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FREDDIE – Best game for Methley to date! Constant threat down the left-hand side. And who knew you could header a ball like that?! Massive thank you for being a team player and going in goal too — great save as well 👏![]()
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THOMAS – Told me before the game he didn’t know what a Cruyff turn was… then goes and pulls off a perfectly timed one in the game before sending an absolute wonder pass 😅 Quality.![]()
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Could go on all day — they were just some of my highlights!![]()
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Hope you all enjoyed it, and it was lovely to see Lewis enjoying the game with his new teammates as well.![]()
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Methley Rebels U12s – Match Report ![]()
Friendly Away vs Calverley United ![]()
Final Score: Calverley United 1–6 Methley Rebels![]()
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Methley Rebels rounded off their trio of tough friendlies in style, producing a brilliant 6–1 away win against Calverley United. After two games where the performance deserved more, today the girls finally got the reward their effort and quality merited. Against a side a division higher, they were fearless, together, and absolutely outstanding.![]()
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Player Spotlights![]()
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Liliana ![]()
A superb performance between the sticks. She made several excellent saves, reading danger early and flying off her line with real authority. Her bravery stood out—diving at the feet of a striker clean through on goal was a huge moment. Distribution was sharp and confident. Nothing she could do about the goal.![]()
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Orlaith ![]()
A captain’s shift of the highest order. She was everywhere—aggressive, relentless, and dominant. Didn’t miss a single tackle, covered brilliantly, and played out from the back with real composure. Set the tone for the whole team.![]()
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Lily C ![]()
Stepped up a few divisions and looked completely at home. Won tackles, stayed switched on, and kept her head up to find passes. A really mature showing and a big contribution to the team performance.![]()
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Kate ![]()
Arguably her best game in a Rebels shirt. Strong, decisive, and totally dependable. She didn’t miss a tackle, cleared danger with confidence, and backed up her teammates at every opportunity. Coaches were seriously impressed.![]()
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Flo ![]()
Electric from the first whistle. She looked hungry, direct, and full of belief. Opened the scoring with a well‑taken finish and kept causing havoc—dribbling at defenders, creating chances, and linking beautifully in the box. Her assist for Bella was top class.![]()
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Iris – Coaches’ Player of the Match ![]()
Back to her flying best. Beat her defender time and time again with blistering pace, but it was her work rate that really shone—sprinting back to help the defence, pressing, and giving everything. Created a stack of chances with clever passing and intelligent movement. A complete performance.![]()
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Ams ![]()
Strong, disciplined, and improving every week. Broke up play brilliantly, won her duels, and showed real progress with her distribution. A gorgeous reverse pass to Bella in the second half was a standout moment. Got herself into the box again and finished smartly to grab a well‑deserved goal.![]()
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Bella ![]()
Another game, another hat‑trick. She was unplayable—powerful, sharp, and clinical. Her hold‑up play was outstanding, constantly bringing others into the game. Her work rate showed real hunger, and her finishing was top drawer. Fully earned that McDonald’s.![]()
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Evie ![]()
Played tidy, composed football in midfield and put in a solid shift when asked to drop into defence. Won tackles, kept the ball moving, and finished the match back in midfield with a lovely, well‑taken goal.![]()
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Effie – Parents’ Player of the Match ![]()
A performance full of maturity and class. She covered the defence countless times, won every duel, and never looked flustered. Passed out calmly and intelligently, showing real leadership at the back. Parents recognised exactly how good she was today.![]()
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Final Thoughts![]()
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A fantastic final friendly before next week’s cup final. The girls showed togetherness, quality, and a real desire to compete against higher‑level opposition. They should go into the final full of confidence after a performance like this.![]()
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They’ve earned every bit of pride coming their way, and next week can’t come soon enough.
🦅 😃 We’re renaming the Hawks ‘The Heroes’ today after an incredible match of ups, downs, and ups! ![]()
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Fantastic to see the girls playing with so much confidence. ![]()
Iyla and Brooke shared goalkeeper duties brilliantly, Nell was the boss and legs in the middle of the park and Nora played some neat passes and broke up play well. Violet was brilliant at the back and roamed forward late on, while Sophie threw herself into the match and did superbly with her tackles and forward play. ![]()
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😃 Now, onto those grinning goal-getters…![]()
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⚽️⚽️ Maria came out with massive energy on her own school ground and scored two beautifully-taken goals in the first quarter. What a match she had today, great effort. ![]()
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⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ Daisy fired in a hat-trick. Her second goal was probably our best of the season, a long-range, soaring strike into the top corner. What a moment!![]()
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⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️ And finally… Freya was an attacking monster today, 4 superb goals and such a powerful performance from start to finish. ![]()
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🏆 🏆 Freya - Parents’ and Opposition Player ![]()
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🏆 Daisy - Coaches’ Player ![]()
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🙌 Well done all - have a great weekend!
U10 Panthers…what a performance today!!! Every single player gave 100%. A fantastic morning away at Wakefield City Girls, a thoroughly entertaining match, loads of action and probably the best team performance we’ve seen from our Panthers!!! ![]()
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Penny - legend shot stopper, coming out early and clearing the ball with total confidence. Wowed the crowd with a flurry of saves in an early busy spell. ![]()
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Grace - blocked everything that came her way and regardless of how many players pressed her she still found the perfect pass. Coaches’ Player. Well done Grace 🌟![]()
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Alice - drove the team forward, a selfless performance making some fantastic passes throughout and bounced back strongly from a couple of knocks. ![]()
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Elle - an engine, covered some distance to help out all over the pitch, some important clearances after tracking back. ![]()
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Matilda - brought her A game, infectious energy. Happy to go toe to toe and made some important tackles. ![]()
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Darcey - great reading of the game, totally reliable at the back and spotted the chances to get forward too. ![]()
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Macey - hattrick ⚽️⚽️⚽️ this one meant business! Pressed and battled and got lots of shots away and scored a beauty from a corner - pounced and smashed it! Parents’ Player. Well done Macey🌟 ![]()
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Olivia - strong, determined, intelligent play. Handled the physical nature of the game with ease. ![]()
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Aurora - set piece master, communicates and helps organise the team like a pro and has a brilliant work ethic. Made the scoresheet again ⚽️ and Opposition Player. Well done Aurora 🌟 ![]()
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Annie - the birthday girl did great. The assist queen lived up to her title again, winning the ball from a speedy press and threading those balls through the lines creating chances for the reds. ![]()
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The energy today was electric. You were a team out there! Loved the clapping, the high fives and the support from the sidelines. You all did exactly what the coach asked you to do SIDE BEFORE SELF!! ![]()
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Well played Panthers ❤️🖤❤️
Thunder played LS27 today at home in a brilliantly fought battle by both teams. ![]()
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Shout out to Margot who got our Parent’s and Coach’s Player this week for an outstanding performance in goal. 🏆⚽️🌟❤️![]()
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It was also great to watch Lightning play on the next pitch…it’s rare both teams are at the same venue, at the same time!![]()
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Over to the girls… ![]()
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#upthethunder
🏆⚽ Cup Semi-Final ⚽🏆![]()
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🔴 Methley U10 Reds 3 – 2 Pontefract Sports & Social 🔴![]()
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An outstanding performance in the cup today from the lads! I asked for 110% effort and teamwork, and that’s exactly what they delivered. Every player stayed focused on their role and executed it brilliantly — a proper team display from start to finish. 💪![]()
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🏆 Coach’s Player – Aaron![]()
An unbelievable performance! Pulled off some great saves in goal, then came out and caused all sorts of problems for the opposition — topping it off with a hat-trick! 🔥⚽![]()
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🎖️ Parents’ Player – Jax![]()
Played in a new position today and fully embraced it. Closed down the opposition brilliantly and linked play with some excellent passing. Top attitude! 👏![]()
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🤝 Team Mate of the Match – Freddie![]()
Kept the defence solid all game, never giving the opposition time on the ball. Also chipped in with a great assist — a real leader at the back. 🧱![]()
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A massive performance from every single player — effort, discipline, and teamwork were spot on.![]()
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Bring on the cup final next week!!! 🏆🔥![]()
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Up the Methley Reds Massive! 🔴⚽💪
More vandalism has been reported to is on Savile Park football field. We are going to head down later to check the site out but youths on e-bikes / e-scooters tearing up the football pitch doing donuts and trying to cause damage to the goals.![]()
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This was spotted by a number of residents that live locally, we are appealing to the local community to report this to the police non-emergency team. They have a case open on vandalism on both Church Lane (locks) and the Savile Park site for vandalism to the fields.![]()
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It’s been reported that anti-social behaviour is being seen regular at the Savile Park site, with youths starting fires and vandalising the area, you will see the MUGA has been vandalised and multiple panels are now missing.![]()
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We will be in touch again with the council and the police to try and get a solution to this issue, in the mean time please report this using the 101 number for non emergencies.![]()
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We know speaking to local residents that the use of e-bikes and e-scooters on the roads in and around Methley is causing danger to pedestrians and road users, the more we report these incidents and the times of these are happening the more chance of the police have of identifying and catching these individuals.![]()
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We’re investing thousands in to pitch maintenance each year and this is unacceptable. Please help stop this happening 🙏🏼
Methley United U12 boys team (Current year 7) – Experienced players wanted![]()
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We’re a mid/high-level U12 boys team playing on Saturdays, looking for experienced players to strengthen our team for next season.![]()
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Matches Saturday AM![]()
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For more details, get in touch with Adam at 07795264979.
Methley United FC are delighted to announce a new partnership with Mini Disabled Crafter!![]()
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As part of this partnership Methley members can receive a 20% discount:![]()
Use code METHLEYFC to receive 20% off your order![]()
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The club will receive a donation from every purchase made, It’s a simple way to support the club while picking up a great personalised gift.![]()
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Please help us raise valuable funds by:![]()
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📘 Facebook: Mini Disabled Crafter![]()
📸 Instagram: @minidisabledcrafter2![]()
Thank you for your continued support 💙⚽
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The Methley Mad Dogs U8s travelled to Hunslet yesterday for the cup final against Ackworth. ![]()
Both teams gave it everything and played their hearts out, but it just wasn’t our day.![]()
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Losing in football stings—no way around it. But it teaches resilience. Every loss is information: what didn’t work, where we were exposed, what we can sharpen next time.![]()
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Huge congratulations to Ackworth 👏![]()
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Proud of the effort, teamwork, and spirit from our boys — we go again! 💪⚽
Great Sunday, Great Vendors.. pop down and see for yourselves.. bar open from 11am
U9 Match Report![]()
Methley Vipers vs Hall Green Blacks![]()
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Today we had our final league game of the U9 season, welcoming Hall Green Blacks to Church Lane in the glorious sunshine. ![]()
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The first quarter was quite a tight affair, end to end with some great saves by both keepers.![]()
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From the second quarter the game really opened up, our Vipers really found their voices and feet, passing around well and really working for each other. ![]()
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The whole second half, was more of how we performed from the second quarter, controlling the game from midfield and the defence doing what they needed to when called upon.![]()
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Opposition went to Harrison, who has really owned the CM position and scored an absolute peach towards the end of the game.![]()
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Coaches went to Max. Got himself an assist, but has really improved over the last few games, especially with his confidence. He was really vocal today which was great to hear.
Methley U11 girls Panthers played their penultimate home game of the season this weekend against Ackworth Whites. ![]()
What a great game it turned out to be! ![]()
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Methley came out swinging with multiple chances from the offset. Midfielders Lauren and Tilly were putting the pressure on and keeping the ball in the Ackworth half. ![]()
A solid defensive line up from Martha, Fran and Captain Sophia stopped Ackworth in their tracks throughout the first half giving our goal keeper Leah very little to do. ![]()
Isla.C was playing her role well, getting the ball forward to striker Isla.S only to be denied multiple times by the very competent Ackworth goal keeper. ![]()
The only Methley goal of the game came from the wing, a long range shot towards goal from Harper found its way into the net. On the opposite wing Alex was running her socks off playing balls through the gaps to the forward players. The passing and vision the girls had in this game was brilliant, they have all worked hard this season to improve. ![]()
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A really enjoyable game of grassroots football played by both teams, full credit to Ackworth who always give us a game and are a great bunch of girls. ![]()
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Captains player of the match - Alex ![]()
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Coaches player of the match - Fran
Match Report: Methley U15 Girls vs North East Leeds (Away) 1-2 ![]()
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It was an early start for Methley U15 Girls on a beautiful sunny day, and the team came out strong from the first whistle. The girls showed quality across the pitch, linking up with lovely one-two passing, delivering dangerous crosses, and driving forward with purpose while pressing relentlessly for possession. Every player demonstrated determination, passion, and a real sense of teamwork.![]()
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North East Leeds’ goalkeeper proved to be a formidable presence, dealing confidently with a series of corners and crosses as Methley piled on the pressure. The breakthrough came just before the 10-minute mark when, from a goal kick, Aillie controlled the ball brilliantly and played it through to Poppers, who calmly lifted it over the advancing keeper into the far corner to give Methley a deserved lead.![]()
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Methley continued to create chances throughout the half but were unable to extend their advantage despite their dominance.![]()
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The second half saw Methley facing the added challenge of playing uphill, but their intensity and composure remained. Niamh was outstanding in the middle, showing quick feet and control, though she was repeatedly denied by an inspired goalkeeper who pulled off several excellent saves.![]()
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North East Leeds managed to level the score with a counterattack, aided by an unfortunate bounce that looped over Methley’s keeper. Undeterred, Methley responded with resilience and determination. Their efforts were rewarded when Belle delivered a superb pass across goal to Kadie, who made no mistake in slotting home the winner.![]()
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A fantastic team performance full of energy, skill, and togetherness—well done to all the girls! ⚽️ ❤️
Methley Utd U13 Whites 🔵 7 - 0 Holme Rovers 🟠![]()
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Methley U13 Whites produced a commanding away performance to secure a 7 - 0 victory over Holme Rovers, dominating from the very first whistle.![]()
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With only two minutes gone, Oliver R opened the scoring in style, firing a strike into the top corner from outside the box. Methley continued to pile on the pressure, and only two minutes later Jake doubled the lead. A cleverly worked short corner led to a dangerous ball across the face of goal, which Jake calmly slotted home.![]()
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Holme Rovers showed resilience and managed to hold firm for a spell, but Methley’s quality shone through again in the 25th minute. Luca picking up the ball inside his own half and fantastic on a solo run down the right wing before finishing superbly to make it 3–0.![]()
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Methley’s fourth came just before the break, Corey reaping the reward for relentless Methley pressure saw an error from the Holme goalkeeper, allowing him to slot home and give Methley a comfortable 4 - 0 lead at half time.![]()
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Holme looked to have come out fighting in the second half and nearly found a breakthrough, only to see their effort drift just over the crossbar. However, Methley quickly reasserted control. In the 41st minute, Jake grabbed his second of the game after a superb through ball from Blake sent him one on one with the keeper, and he made no mistake making the score 5 - 0. ![]()
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Methley showed no signs of fading. On 57 minutes, more pressure resulted in another corner. Luca delivered an excellent ball into the box, where Oliver Y rose highest to head home Methley’s sixth.![]()
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The scoring was rounded off in the 65th minute with another great team move, finished confidently by Oli S to cap an impressive attacking display.![]()
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It was a complete team performance from Methley, solid at the back and clinical going forward, with goalkeeper Logan securing another well earned clean sheet.![]()
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Jake’s standout display earned him both the coaches’ player of the match award, while the parents’ vote was shared between Oliver Y and Jake![]()
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Well done Methley 🔵⚫️