Exmouth United Under 13s - Footgolf on the Exe

We had a great evening out at the Lympstone Footgolf on the Exe. Well done to all the players and all the parents who took part. Some fantastic skills were shown and some excellent performances.

The EU Under 13s Footgolf squad 2017

Honiton Tournament - great show from Exmouth

Exmouth United Under 12s attended the Honiton Town Youth FC tournament this weekend. The team were up against some excellent opposition and, after a slow start, soon got into their stride. Some fantastic performances included a draw against high-flyers Whipton Youth and some great football against Honiton and Lympstone.

6-a-side team

Harry Kifli-Reynolds and Daniel Alford were superb in goal and defence. Dylan Mogford, Bryn Stephens and Lewis Evans played some excellent football in defence and midfield. Cayleb Field, scorer of 6, was fantastic up front. Jay was missed due to an injury but we hope he recovers soon. Well played boys!

We thank Honiton Town Youth FC for a well managed tournament. The referees did a great job.

United win the Plate at Ottery St Mary tournament!

This Sunday we attended the Ottery St Mary tournament. United Under 12s started slowly in their group but soon gained their composure and began to play some neat passing football. Goalkeeper, Lewis Alford, was in exceptional form making numerous superb saves. Owen Brady and Harry Bassett showed their versatility in playing well both in defence and attack. 

United qualified for the Plate semi-final and stepped up a gear with an excellent victory topped off by a wonderful dribble by Seb Harrison to set up debutante Tommy Foa who blasted it home. Exmouth faced Central United in the final and were 2-0 down before they knew it. However, they sensed hope in the second-half when Bryn Stephens sent a bullet header into the net to pull one back. With their tails up Exmouth pressed Central back and next it was Lewis Evans who poked in a shot from a Tom Price pass. With only 2 minutes to go it was Price who topped off a great performance by slotting in the winner from close-range.

Many thanks to the tournament hosts in Ottery - it was a friendly and well run event with good facilities.

Central City 1-4 Exmouth United - United clinch the double!

A fortnight after winning the Exeter Youth League Plate final Exmouth United Under 12s became Division 2 champions with a stylish 4-1 victory away at Central City.

Champions! Well done boys!

The match began very evenly with chances at both ends, the United glovesman Lewis Alford being called upon to make some fine saves. Full-back Tom Price and centre-back Owen Brady tracked back well and put in some excellent tackles to keep City at bay. It was United striker Kuba Strzalkowski who broke the deadlock when he worked an opening and struck a right footed screamer past the keeper.

After the break, Exmouth stepped up their passing and began to dominate. Jack Greaves was instrumental in supporting the attack from right-back and when Bryn Stephens struck the post Finn Glanfield kept a cool head to bury the rebound. Cayleb Field then released Strzalkowski who took on the defence, rounding the keeper and slotted in for his brace. Central never gave up and scored from a counter-attack but the victory was topped off by a Stephens shot from a tight angle to make it 4-1.

United top Division 2 with a goal difference of 55.

United Manager, Ag Stephens, said, "The players should be immensely proud of their achievements this season. Every member of the squad has made a massive contribution and have improved both individually and as a team. It's been a great season and we have had fantastic support from family and friends. We look forward to playing our football in the top division next season."

Exmouth squad: Lewis Alford, Harry Bassett, Owen Brady, Lewis Evans, Cayleb Field, Finn Glanfield, Jack Greaves, Seb Harrison, Harry Kifli-Reynolds, Jay Leballeur, Dylan Mogford, Tom Price, Bryn Stephens, Kuba Strzalkowski.

United win the Plate Final! Exmouth United 1-0 Sidmouth Warriors

Exmouth United Under 12s made it 11 wins in a row when they triumphed against Sidmouth Warriors to win the Exeter Youth League Plate final. Watched by a fantastic crowd of over 60 proud supporters, and wearing Dutch armbands in memory of Seb's mum Marjolijn Harrison, United rose to the occasion and showed outstanding character to clinch the victory at the Tiverton Town FC Ladysmead stadium.

Exmouth United heroes proudly display their trophies

Exmouth started strongly, linking up well and pressing Sidmouth back. Right-back Bryn Stephens demonstrated a range of excellent passing and twice released skillful striker Kuba Strzalkowski who came close to breaking the deadlock early on. Cool-headed duo Dylan Mogford and Harry Kifli-Reynolds led the defensive charge for Exmouth as they persistently snuffed out the danger with swift interceptions, quickly turning defence into attack with their neat passing.

Halfway through the first half a crucial moment came when the strong Sidmouth striker sped through towards the Exmouth goal. Somehow, Seb Harrison found the legs to get back and make a last ditch tackle and save his side. Going forward, flying winger Jay Leballeur terrorised the Sidmouth full-backs, combining superbly with Strzalkowski, Finn Glanfield and Lewis Evans to build attack after attack. Finally, the pressure told when midfield powerhouse Glanfield broke the deadlock - the ball fell to him on the edge of the box and he struck it beautifully into the corner of the net.

In the second half United remained positive and Cayleb Field fought hard up front against a well organised Sidmouth defence - twice he drifted into shooting positions and was unlucky not to increase the lead. Sidmouth piled on the pressure in their attempt to break United down. Harry Bassett showed great composure in central defence, repeatedly shutting down the threat and setting up the Exmouth counter-attack with some great passing. Owen Brady used his lightning pace and composure to stop the speedy Warriors striker from breaking through on goal. Tom Price was not fazed by the big occasion and refused to be beaten at full-back. He linked up well with Harrison on the wing - playing with great confidence.

At right-back Jack Greaves battled hard against the Warriors wingers and used his head to play some excellent passes. Midfielder Lewis Evans made countless blocks and headers to prevent Sidmouth from breaking through, and was potent when pushing forwards. Leballeur was very unfortunate not to make it 2-0 when his amazing right-footed strike clattered the opposition crossbar. Strzalkowski ran his heart out frightening the defence with his skill and pace, narrowly shooting wide when he broke through near the end. Between the sticks Lewis Alford was calmness personified - he made some superb saves and didn't put a foot wrong throughout the entire match. When the ref blew his whistle at full time a massive cheer was heard as United celebrated this fantastic victory.

West Exe Youth 1-8 Exmouth United: United seal promotion with a great win!

A superb team effort saw Exmouth United clinch promotion after their tenth win in a row! And just a point off securing the league.

They began against West Exe showing that they meant business - striker Bryn Stephens linking excellently with wingers Jay Leballeur and Kuba Strzalkowski from the very start. When Leballeur's free kick came to Stephens his shot put United in to the lead. Next it was Strzalkowski who stabbed in a rebound from a Stephens strike.

West Exe soon found a foothold in the match and created chances but midfielder Finn Glanfield gave them no time with his excellent tackling and keeper Lewis Alford was alert to any shots that came his way with some strong saves. Notable performances also came from full-backs Seb Harrison and Tom Price with two strong displays.

United Captain Dylan Mogford, known for his defensive work, was next to shine when he executed a perfect feint and slipped the ball to Lewis Evans who picked out the corner with a splendid strike. Mogford then produced some sublime skill to drift past 3 defenders and blast in with his left.

After half-time West Exe hit back with some good link-up play. Luckily for Exmouth, Leballeur then turned on the style and made it 5 with a wonderful solo effort down the left wing - skipping past two defenders and slotting past the goalie. Next it was Cayleb Field who struck with the outside of his right foot when set up by a nice turn from Stephens.

Seb Harrison made numerous marauding runs down the left wing with some exquisite skills and linked up well with his team mates in the middle. He created a number of opportunities and continued to feed Owen Brady who was promoted to striker from centre-back. Brady left it late before seizing his moment when he smashed in a right footed volley after setting himself up with a neat header.

Remarkably, it was not the last for Exmouth as keeper Leballeur ventured up front in the last minute and managed to score a superb effort from the edge of the box. Well played everyone!

Happy with promotion!

Copplestone Colts 0-3 Exmouth United

Exmouth United marched on to another victory away at Copplestone Colts to maintain their grip on top spot of the Exeter and District Youth League Under 12s Division 2.

Exmouth made a slow start and 5 minutes in had conceded a penalty when they handled the ball on the line. However, glovesman Lewis Alford watched the ball fly wide of his right-hand post and it remained all even. United soon grew into the game and began creating chances after some great link-up work on the right flank from Jack Greaves and Bryn Stephens. The match remained evenly poised and the next significant action involved a fantastic flying save from keeper Alford to frustrate the home side. Central defensive duo Dylan Mogford and Harry Kifli-Reynolds remained composed at the back and worked the ball well into midfield.

At half-time it remained 0-0, an evenly balanced game played by two quality sides. Exmouth continued their passing and started opening up the Colts defence. Their first chance was a superb give-and-go between Lewis Evans and Cayleb Field in which Evans' poke-shot sat tantalisingly on the line after hitting the post. A few minutes later the deadlock was broken when midfielder Finn Glanfield set up Evans who slotted the ball past the keeper from the right side of the area. United upped the pressure and their next joy came when left-winger Kuba Strzalkowski cut inside past two defenders before teeing up Jay Leballeur who dispatched a fine strike into the net.

Lewis Evans shoots at goal. He hit the post and scored in an excellent second-half performance.

Full-back Harry Bassett made some great runs to support the attack - linking up well with Stephens. The final goal came when Seb Harrison broke forward from central midfield and ran at a defender before releasing the perfect through-ball for attacker Cayleb Field. The striker hit a superb effort to make the net bulge and seal the 3-points.

The match was played in a friendly and competitive spirit. The players should be proud of their excellent attitudes, hard work and great football.