Report: 3rd XI Ladies vs Bourne Deeping 2 – February 15, 2025

Spalding Ladies 3s vs Bourne Deeping 2s On a cold, snowy morning, Spalding Ladies 3s faced Bourne Deeping 2s in a highly anticipated match. Spalding started strong, quickly taking control of the game with their effective ball distribution and solid positioning. Bourne Deeping struggled to break through the defensive lineup of Kiki, Poppy Hooker, and Kelly Tizzano. Despite their efforts, a lucky break saw a Bourne player slip past the defense, winning a short corner Read more…

Report: 5th XI Men vs Alford Development XI – February 16, 2025

The 5th Development XI travelled to the seaside to take on Alford Development in a game that the travelling side did well in but couldn’t take advantage of the opportunities that they created.   With half of the squad playing in the East League against tough opposition, there was always going to be a knock-on effect with both mental and physical fatigue showing but to those players credit, they did well in these circumstances.   Read more…

Report: 2nd XI Ladies vs Cambridge Nomads 1 – February 15, 2025

Match Report: Spalding 2’s vs Cambs Nomads (Rearranged Fixture) On a cold day at Glen Park, Spalding 2’s faced Cambs Nomads in a rearranged fixture. The first half was a display of gritty defensive battling, with Spalding holding strong in the D, repelling numerous attacks from the Nomads. However, despite their efforts, one ball managed to slip through at the back post, putting Spalding 1-0 down. Despite this setback, Spalding continued to show great passing Read more…

Report: 4th XI Men vs City of Peterborough 6s – February 15, 2025

Spalding travelled the short distance to Peterborough to play their counterparts in a match this that could be argued, defined by the spirit of the away side, in freezing cold and rainy conditions. With around twenty-five players unavailable throughout the club that weekend, saw the junior compliment extended with Sam Hicks and Matthew Dorsett drafted into the side. Spalding were under the cosh from the start against a very well drilled and skilful side however Read more…

Report: 1st XI Men vs Harleston Magpies 2s – February 15, 2025

*Spalding Men’s 1s vs Harleston Magpies 2 – Match Report* 4-4 On a cold and wet afternoon at Glen Park, Spalding Men’s 1s battled to a thrilling 4-4 draw against Harleston Magpies 2 in a game filled with drama from start to finish. The visitors struck first with an early short corner goal to take a 0-1 lead. However, Spalding responded quickly as Jacob Baker found the net from open play to make it 1-1 Read more…

Report: 2nd XI Men vs Cambridge City 3s – February 15, 2025

Spalding 2’s made another journey to Cambridge with the hope of creating an upset against league leaders Cambridge City 3’s. The match got off to a positive start for both teams, but Spalding soon came under pressure from a skilful and organised team who passed the ball around with ease. Rob Callaby was soon in the game making saves to keep Spalding in the contest. Unfortunately, it did not long for Cambridge City to score Read more…

Report: 3rd XI Ladies vs Cambridge South 5 – February 08, 2025

Spalding Ladies 3s vs Cambridge South 5s   A cold, dull morning at Glen Park, Spalding Ladies 3s were set to face Cambridge South 5s with a changed lineup from their previous game, eagerly anticipating securing some goals and points.   The game kicked off with Spalding dominating possession initially, but Cambridge quickly seized control and managed to score, leaving Spalding 1-0 down.  Shortly after, Cambridge secured a short corner and capitalised on it to Read more…

Report: 2nd XI Ladies vs Cambridge University 3 – February 08, 2025

On and cloudy grey drizzly day at Glenn Park, Spalding Ladies 3’s faced Cambridge Uni 3’s for a 3.30pm push back. Cambs Uni won the toss and attacked hard from the first whistle. 4 goals scored in and first 10 minutes confirmed that Cambs Uni meant business! Spalding soon settled and got into their stride and held Uni back from gaining any further goals in the first half. Solid marking, tracking back plus shear grit Read more…

Report: 2nd XI Men vs Ely City 2 – February 08, 2025

Spalding M2’s went to Ely with the aim of returning with a win and continuing with the promise shown in the previous two games against a strong midfield pack team in Ely. The match started with both teams holding the ball when the opportunity allowed. Ely then applied pressure and they were rewarded with a succession of penalty corners. Spalding’s defense held strong, until Ely scrambled a rebound in. Spalding struggled to keep possession of Read more…

Report: 1st XI Men vs Cambridge University 1 – February 08, 2025

Spalding 1s 0 – Cambs Uni 1s 11  On a slightly dreary day, Spalding entertained top of the table Cambridge University 1s. After a rousing team talk by stand in manager Will Baker Spalding were ready. The game started quickly with the visitors dominating pouncing on loose passes by Spalding. Two quick goals in the opening minutes, both originally kept out brilliantly by O Haunch, fell to Cambridge forwards.  The first half continued with the Read more…