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Report: 3rd XI Ladies vs Haverhill 1 – November 04, 2023

Spalding Ladies 3 4 Haverhill 1 3On a wet Saturday morning, with their full squad almost back to full numbers, Spalding were hopeful of a win. They began well and made some fantastic moves forwards putting pressure on the Haverhill defence. The opposition worked hard to try and confuse the home side and made some great linking play. Spalding kept attacking and with some great balls through from the back to midfielders Vicky Worrall and Read more…

By Charlotte Morris, 6 months ago

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Report: 4th XI Men vs Wisbech Town 4 – November 04, 2023

Spalding 4ths made it back to back wins to move up to 7th in the table. the consistent and rapid improvement in play continues with the young side gaining in confidence and match play week on week. Spalding took the lead in ten minutes when a well worked short corner found Dave Burrell on hand to slot home. Spalding continued to dominate the game and scored a second goal when Danny Wright broke through to score Read more…

By Peter Wright, 6 months ago

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Report: 1st XI Men vs Cambridge 1 – November 04, 2023

Spalding 1s 5-0 Cambridge 1s A rainy morning had left the pitch in perfect conditions by 2 o’clock for the strong spalding side to hand Cambridge there 2nd ever loss in league hockey since the team was created. Spalding dove head first into the game putting high pressure on the opposition; forcing mistakes and lost balls; capitalising on these errors and gaining possession. For this reason it took only 10 minutes until a gap opened Read more…

By Sam Howitt, 6 months ago

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Report: 2nd XI Ladies vs Cambridge South 4 – November 04, 2023

In a spirited encounter, Spalding ladies 2’s faced off against Cambridge South 4’s wearing their new away shirts sponsored by Inspire Timber Systems and they emerged victorious with a commanding 4-0 win.The opening goal came at the 10-minute mark when Charlotte Maplethorpe displayed exceptional teamwork, capitalising on a precise pass from Karen Timby to slot the ball into the net.Not content with just one goal, Charlotte Maplethorpe showcased her skills once again, this time at Read more…

By Sophie Wilson, 6 months ago

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Report: 2nd XI Men vs City Of Peterborough 5 – November 04, 2023

Spalding 2’s vs City of Peterborough 5’s A wet and windy start of the day saw Spalding travel away to Peterborough for an early push back which Spalding took on the front foot pressing Peterborough hard and testing their backline. Spalding was able to retain the ball really well over the first half outplaying Peterborough through simple and quick passes which allowed Tiago Read to score off a short corner placing the ball in the Read more…

By Louise Maplethorpe, 6 months ago

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Report: 1st XI Ladies vs Cambridge City 5 – October 21, 2023

Spalding Ladies 1’s v Cambridge City Ladies 5’s Spalding started strong with a positive and refreshed mindset after last week. Spalding passed the ball around maintaining possession as they worked up the pitch. Spalding won a few short corners they were unfortunate not to convert. Cambridge pressed well catching Spalding out and manage to score a goal. Spalding kept pushing and managed to get the ball to Ellie Holland who took a shot from the Read more…

By Evie Maltby, 6 months ago

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Report: 4th XI Men vs Long Sutton 3 – October 21, 2023

In the week that the FIH ratified Beach Hockey as a sport it was apt that Spalding would visit the sandiest pitch in Lincolnshire. The torrential rains of the day before had however left the pitch bereft of the usual sand dunes. Spalding started strongly and took a deserved lead after ten minutes when good work from Brian Read found Pete Wright on hand to slot home. Long Sutton thwarted the fast starting Spalding and Read more…

By Peter Wright, 6 months ago

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Report: 2nd XI Men vs Cambridge City 5 – October 21, 2023

Spalding 2’s vs Cambridge city 5’s Spalding started the game strong playing out from the back well and putting Cambridge on the back foot with a few opportunities to score but just falling at the last hurdle. Unfortunately some Spalding mistakes allowed Cambridge to break away and win a short corner which they were able to convert putting Spalding 1-0 behind. After scoring Cambridge came alive and managed to wiggle their way into the D Read more…

By Louise Maplethorpe, 6 months ago

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Report: 2nd XI Ladies vs Newmarket 2 – October 21, 2023

Spalding ladies2’s were back in front of a supportive home crowd this week against Newmarket 2’s. Spalding started brightly with Charlotte Maplethorpe creating an solo opening chance, a quick counter from Newmarket forced keeper Freya to make a fine save early in the game. The first goal arrived in the 10th minute when Sam Maltby delivered a pinpoint pass to Maplethorpe who opened her account with an unstoppable strike. Goal two came from a a Read more…

By Sophie Wilson, 6 months ago

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Report: 1st XI Men vs Ipswich 2 – October 21, 2023

Spalding 1s 4-5 Ipswich Illness cripples the squad again in a long journey to Ipswich for game number 6 of the season, meaning manager Jason Naylor fills in to help the team again. The game starts with a high intensity, and following a drive into the D by an Ipswich attacker, a shot took a massive deflection and looped into the bottom corner to put the home team ahead. Spading reacted very well, and a Read more…

By Sam Howitt, 6 months ago