Report: 1st XI Men vs Cambs City 3s – December 06, 2025
Spalding 1s 9–0 Cambridge City 3s
Spalding 1st XI delivered a devastating attacking performance in there last game before the Christmas break to secure a dominant 9–0 win over Cambs City 3s.
The hosts flew out of the blocks with Stu Cunnington opening the scoring after just 3 minutes with a penalty corner. With captain Sam Howitt displaying superb first-half distribution, dictating play from the centre midfield, Spalding controlled the tempo throughout. Spalding lost Harry Maplethorpe to a green and from this Cambridge struck the woodwork. From that moment on, Spalding turned the screw and Cunnington managed to bag his second in the 17th minute from a penalty corner.
The goals kept coming as James Grant struck another home in the 20th minute, swiftly followed by Will Wrights quickfire double on the 24th and 29th minutes, one an unstoppable reverse and a penalty corner deflection. Cunnington then completed his hat-trick with a drag flick just before half time sending Spalding into half-time with a commanding 6-0 lead.
The second half saw no let-up, with Grant grabbing his second on the 37th minute before Callum Fravigar scored at the back post from a penalty corner. Will Wright then completed his own hat-trick with a superb solo goal. A disciplined defensive display ensured a deserved clean sheet to cap off a complete performance and Spalding head into the Christmas break 10 points clear at the top.
MOM- Sam Howitt
DOD- Callum Fravigar