Report: 1st XI Men vs Bourne Deeping 1s – January 17, 2026

Spalding 1’s vs Bourne Deeping 1’s

After an extended Christmas break due to postponements, Spalding welcomed Bourne Deeping for the first game of the new year and were looking to pick up where they had left off last year.

The game started strong for Spalding working hard in transitions and earning short corners. Both teams grew into the game turning the first half into an exciting spectacle to watch. After 29 minutes of play Jacob Baker slotted home the first goal of the game after picking up the rebound off the goalkeeper to secure Spalding an important lead in the game. With this goal Spalding’s confidence began to flourish and a couple minutes later James Grant doubled Spalding’s lead with a beautiful nutmeg on the keeper. 2-0 Spalding at half time.

Bourne Deeping understood what needed to be done in the second half as they started pushing people forwards, pushing for those goals needed to get themselves back into the game. But thanks to major performances from Man Of the Match Arron Borst and James Grant, Spalding withstood the pressure and managed to see the game out for a 2-0 win. A satisfactory result to start the new year. MoM Arron Borst, DoD Harry Maplethorpe.