Report: 3rd XI Men vs Bourne Deeping 2s – November 08, 2025

🏑 Match Report

Spalding 3s vs Bourne Deeping 2s

Final Score: Spalding 0 – 10 Bourne Deeping

Spalding 3s faced a tough challenge this weekend against a well-drilled Bourne Deeping 2s side. The game started slowly for Spalding, with the visitors conceding two early goals from well-rehearsed short corner routines. A third goal followed later in the half, giving Bourne Deeping a comfortable lead at the break.

Despite the scoreline, Spalding showed improvement towards the end of the first half, beginning to find some rhythm and structure in their play. The halftime score stood at 3–0, leaving everything still to play for.

The second half saw Bourne Deeping continue their composed and clinical hockey, maintaining control of possession and moving the ball with confidence. Their fourth goal came from a penalty flick, awarded after the ball struck a Spalding foot on the line. The remaining goals came from open play, as Bourne Deeping capitalised on their momentum and sharp attacking play.

Spalding battled hard throughout but struggled to create clear chances in the final third. While the scoreline was a tough one, the team will look to build on the positives from their improved first-half performance and regroup for the next fixture