Report: 1st XI Men vs Pelicans 1 – November 18, 2023

Spalding 1s 2 – 5 Pelicans Spalding made the easy journey across to the spa town of Kings Lynn for a encounter against table toppers Pelicans. As the nesting birds and other wildlife begin to hibernate for winter; it was the visitors that stuck their necks out in the initial forays of the first half. Lovely transitions from back into the fleet footed Blackman and Naylor allowed Spalding to gain territory and apply pressure on Read more…

Report: 4th XI Men vs Kettering 4 – November 18, 2023

Spalding made it three league wins on the bounce with a hard fought victory at mid-table Kettering.  Spalding pushed back and kept possession for 2 minutes with all the outfield players taking a touch. This lead to Dave Burrell being found in space and his pin point cross was turned into his own net by the Kettering defender.  Spalding continued to dominate and added to their lead with another well worked goal which was finished Read more…

Report: 3rd XI Ladies vs St Neots 3 – November 11, 2023

Spalding Ladies 3s 1 St Neots Ladies 2s 2 Early on a bright, sunny but frosty morning, Spalding travelled away with the hope of another three points. The team (depleted in numbers) dug deep throughout the game and worked well in parts. They were able to ensure that from the back it met the midfielders before reaching the talent of Chloe P and Samantha Foston up front.  These two certainly caused St Neots problems and Read more…

Report: 2nd XI Ladies vs Huntingdon 1 – November 11, 2023

On this day of remembrance a poppy wearing Spalding ladies 2’s were at home to host Huntingdon, Spalding were shown early on by Huntingdon  why  their experienced and organised defence meant any goals were going to be well earned. To emerge with a 3-0 victory was a result to be proud of and another clean sheet from the defence equally deserves mentioning. The opening goal came midway through the first half when Sophie Wilson passed to Read more…

Report: 2nd XI Men vs Wisbech Town 2 – November 11, 2023

Spalding went into the weekend with their heads held high after an outstanding performance the previous week looking to carry the momentum on. The game started strong with both teams challenging for possession with equal opportunities to score. Matt Pottle had Spalding’s first true opportunity after Wisbech conceded a penalty flick, however the post saved Wisbech who seemed to step their game up and kept Spalding on the back foot, eventually being able to score Read more…

Report: 1st XI Ladies vs Pelicans 1 – November 11, 2023

Spalding head away again to play Pelicans after a successful game away last week. Spalding started strong with majority possession and a few attempts at goal within the first few minutes. An unfortunate counter attack saw Spalding go 1-0 down. Pelicans swiftly followed up with a second goal. Spalding tried to keep their heads up but after a few contested goals the first half ended 4-0 to Pelicans. Half time welcomed a well managed half time team talk Read more…

Report: 1st XI Men vs Cambridge South 1 – November 11, 2023

Spalding 1s 2 – 4 Cambridge South 1s  A feisty gritty encounter at Glen Park saw Spalding slip to a 4-2 defeat to the hands of Cambridge South. A bright start from Spalding saw them rewarded with a penalty corner and Stu Cunnington found the bottom corner to give the home side the lead. Some Ill discipline from the young side saw them twice going to down to ten men as Grooby and W Baker Read more…

Report: 4th XI Men vs Cambridge Nomads 4s – November 11, 2023

Spalding travelled to Nomads for a friendly and sadly lost 3-2. Spalding struggled to find momentum in the first half and we’re punished by an unfortunate goal. It is fair to say the pitch played its part for large parts of the match. Spalding made some superb saves from keeper Eddie and blocks from Kevin Sawyer and Brian Read. Then Spalding punished the wasteful opponents when Danny Wright played a pass back to the p Read more…

Report: 3rd XI Men vs March Town 2 – November 04, 2023

Spalding 3s hosted March 2s on a wet and rainy afternoon. Spalding started well with Glenn Richardson converting an early penalty flick to make it 1-0. March equalised with a penalty flick and two quick goals to make it 3-1 but Spalding dug in deep and Glenn Richardson got his hattrick to make it 3-3 for half time.  Second half started very evenly contested with both sides having chances but March again getting a two Read more…

Report: 1st XI Ladies vs St Neots 2 – November 04, 2023

Spalding ladies 1s came out to face st Neots 2s hungry for a win. The slight sludgy and water logged pitch did not dishearten Spalding, evidenced through the quick attack from Kate to Lauren who pushed the ball on the defenders foot winning a short corner. Leading to a goal scored from an unstoppable shot by Evie. In great spirits, Spalding continued to work tirelessly keeping play firmly within the attacking half. Excellent play within Read more…