Christmas Party 2016

Lots of fun was had by all at the Christmas Training/Party. Well done to all the parents and siblings who showed off their footballing skills. Happy Christmas all!

Sidmouth Warriors 5-2 Exmouth United

A bright December morning in Sidmouth but not such a good one for Exmouth United Under 12s. Having excelled the previous week we didn't really get into gear in this match. Jay and Jack did well to get goals but it just wasn't United's day.

Central United 2-3 Exmouth United

A tremendous effort from Exmouth United saw them pull back from a two goal deficit to win 3-2 away at the excellent Central United. Exmouth demonstrated both resilience and maturity as they continued to believe in their passing game - dominating possession for most of the match. In the second half their efforts were rewarded when they created numerous goal-scoring chances. Bryn Stephens picked his spot to chip the keeper and Kuba Strzalkowski won it for the away side with a superb brace. A very impressive match in which Exmouth showed they can play some great football when playing with confidence and belief.

Exmouth United 4-1 CS Bobcats (Plate Competition)

Exmouth United Under 12s progressed through to the semi-finals of the Exeter Youth League Plate Competition with their best performance of the season so far. Visitors CS Bobcats, clearly a good footballing side, were unable to keep the home side at bay as Exmouth came out of the blocks with fluid passing moves, many involving midfielders Dylan Mogford and Captain Lewis Evans. In the first few minutes United put down a marker with two penetrating passes that led to one-on-one situations versus the keeper - in both cases the last touch let the attacker down. Playing against a strong wind, Exmouth were camped in the Bobcats half and eventually found their way through with a set-piece corner. Winger Seb Harrison passed it back to Bryn Stephens who launched a dangerous cross into the box. It fell to the in-form Jay Leballeur who shot cleanly into the net to put the hosts in front. Towards the end of the first half the visitors had a spell of pressure, but the Exmouth defence of Harry Kifli-Reynolds, Harry Bassett and Tom Price kept their composure and saw out the danger. 

The second half saw United up the tempo with wave after wave of incisive attacking play. Evans and fellow midfielder Finn Glanfield were a force in the middle of the park, running from deep and terrorising the defence with their individual skill and excellent passing. It was only a matter of time before the second goal came; this time Kuba Strzalkowski latched on to a rebound and struck it home. Exmouth had much joy from the wings with Leballeur, Stephens and Cayleb Field delivering a series of testing crosses, the most impressive coming from Leballeur who swung the ball in from the left for Stephens who volleyed in from close range. When the visitors ventured forward they came up against resolute defending, with Jack Greaves impressive at right back.

The match ended spectacularly with two penalties in quick succession. United conceded a foul in the box and the visitors struck back to make it 3-1. Then, in the last minute, Lewis Alford, normally the Exmouth keeper, won a spot kick when his shot struck the arm of a defender. Alford stepped up and slotted in the penalty to round off a superb team performance from Exmouth. 

Exeter Panthers 2-1 Exmouth United

This very hard-fought match that could have gone either way but eventually Exeter Panthers won out. Exmouth United started strongly, creating four good chances in the first 10 minutes. After much pressure striker Cayleb Field slotted his left-foot strike in by the post to give the visitors the lead. Harry Kifli-Reynolds made some good stops in goal and Exmouth almost grabbed a second when Bryn Stephens curled a free kick just wide. Panthers scored the equaliser and it was 1-1 at the break.

In the second-half Exeter exerted more pressure and were rewarded when a scramble in the box was poked in. Exmouth defended well, including numerous excellent headers from Finn Glanfield, and great organisation from Tom Price, Harry Bassett and Owen Brady. United continued to create chances until the final whistle but it wasn't to be there day.

Exmouth United 2-2 Crediton Youth

Anybody walking along Exmouth seafront on Saturday morning would have been delighted to stumble across the 4-goal thriller between Exmouth United Under 12s and the impressive Crediton Youth. The visitors, whose crisp passing began from kick-off, were ahead before the home team had settled into the match. A quick throw put their striker clean through and he finished emphatically. This set the tone for the first 15 minutes in which Crediton attacked in waves, scoring again, and would have been out of sight if it hadn't been for the exemplary Lewis Alford making some fantastic stops in goal for United.

The hosts kept their heads up and continued to work hard. By half-time they had begun to create chances and had tightened up at the back. The second-half was to belong to United, who began well and started to create space in the midfield with some fine passing. Seb Harrison tore up the left wing and cut inside on many occasions to create scoring chances and eventually Jay Leballeur seized his moment and smashed the ball home. With their tails up Exmouth continued to probe whilst keeping up their defensive work - including a goal-line clearance from right-back Jack Greaves to keep them in the match. Lewis Evans was a rock in central midfield - repeatedly making important challenges and brave defensive headers.

As the final whistle drew near it looked like Crediton had done enough to hold on but there was more to come. Harrison ran on to a through ball and was brought down to win a penalty. Captain Dylan Mogford dispatched the spot kick in style and the match ended all square. A very exciting game with some superb football played by both sides.

Pink Panthers 0-3 Exmouth United

United came up against the top-of-the-table Pink Panthers in the Plate competition today. Exmouth got straight into their passing rhythm and began to press the home side back. They soon took the lead when Finn Glanfield found his way into the box and struck a sweet left-foot strike into the net. United went 2-0 up when captain Dylan Mogford took his chance to shoot from distance and fired past the keeper. Throughout the first-half the visitors kept up the pressure - creating a number of chances.

In the second-half the home side were stronger but the away defensive organisation continued to hold them at bay. Left back Owen Brady was impossible to get past and goalkeeper Lewis Alford made some incredible saves to keep yet another clean sheet. Jack Greaves and Bryn Stephens also played their part with some excellent defensive and attacking work on the right. After being penned back by the home side United broke on the left wing and Jay Leballeur's shot was parried into the path of Glanfield who drilled in the rebound to seal the victory.

Another excellent effort demonstrating how well this group of players can work together as a team!

Exmouth United 4-0 Central City

Exmouth United Under 12s were 4-0 winners against Central City in a match where they dominated throughout.

United started strongly with some neat passing moves and it was not long before they broke away and hit the post through striker Kuba Strzalkowski. However, both sides attacked effectively and the Exmouth keeper Lewis Alford was called upon to make some excellent stops from distance. After an exciting first 20 minutes, Dylan Mogford slipped a pass to Strzalkowski who finished cleanly to put the home side ahead.

In the second half United pressed the visitors back and their efforts were well rewarded. The defensive line of Harry Kifli-Reynolds, Harry Bassett and Tom Price were faultless and their organisation allowed the attacking players to play with freedom. Firstly, Jay Leballeur scored from wide with a free kick. Cayleb Field followed it up running from the halfway line and striking the ball cleanly past the keeper. Finn Glanfield demonstrated great skill with a fantastic dribble that took him past three opponents before unleashing a shot just wide of the post. Then Lewis Evans completed the scoring when he slipped through and fired the ball into the net.

This superb team effort showed how hard the Exmouth United players work for each other.

Exmouth United 2-3 Central United

Another bright and crisp October Saturday morning down at the Cricket Club witnessed Exmouth facing up to Central United. The visitors started strongly and were 2 up after 20 minutes. However, Exmouth grew in confidence and made a number of chances before half-time. 

Their endeavour was repaid by two great runs and finishes from Kuba Strzalkowski to make it all square. Things were finely poised until Central seized on a loose ball in the box and scored the winner. It was a disappointing end for Exmouth after such as impressive second half. Seb Harrison was instrumental in the comeback with some exceptional wing play and defending.

Broadclyst FC 3 - 5 Exmouth United

Exmouth United Under 12s gained their first victory of the season with a well-earned win at Broadclyst. United started strong and were soon pressurising the opposition with some impressive midfield interplay. They opened the scoring when Jay Leballeur and Bryn Stephens linked cleverly to set up Finn Glanfield who bagged his first league goal with a deft shot. The home side worked their way into the match and equalised with an excellent passing move. They followed this by scoring from a free kick just before half-time.

The Exmouth United Under 12s squad

Exmouth started strongly in the second half and began creating chances as the midfield got their passing game into gear. Striker Kuba Strzalkowski made a number of skillful runs and was rewarded with an equaliser. This set the tone for the half in which Strzalkowski bagged a hatrick and could have had more had it not been from some excellent defending from Broadclyst. Lewis Evans volleyed in from a corner to make it 5-2 before the hosts got one back near the end. United goalkeeper Lewis Alford was solid throughout making a number of decent saves and defender Harry Kifli-Reynolds was instrumental in keeping the hosts at bay.

This was the result United needed to kick-start their season in Division 2.

Crediton Youth 3 - 1 Exmouth United

Today saw a difficult match against a very strong Crediton Youth team. Exmouth started strongly, keeping their shape and passing well. This was rewarded with a good strike from Dylan Mogford that found the bottom corner to put United 1-0 up. However, the home side came back and made it 2-1 by half-time. In the second half Exmouth battled hard but Crediton clinched a late third goal from a corner to seal the win.

Sidmouth Warriors 0 - 3 Exmouth United (Friendly)

On a beautiful September morning we travelled to Sidmouth to play a friendly against the Warriors.

A close run first-half saw some good passing football from both sides climax in a penalty for Exmouth. Captain Dylan Mogford stepped up and coolly fired into the corner to make it 1-0. Stand-in goalkeeper Jay Leballeur made some good saves and led the team from the back.

In the second half United took their game up a level and made numerous excellent chances. Bryn Stephens regularly broke from the back to release Kuba Strzalkowski whose exceptional skill and pace resulted in a wonderful solo effort for Exmouth's second.

An excellent energetic Exmouth performance was capped by a third goal by Cayleb Field from inside the box. A great confidence boost for the team before the season kicks off next week!

West Hill Wasps 3 - 1 Exmouth United (Cup)

In a very hard-fought good game of football West Hill Wasps sealed a win to knock Exmouth out of the cup. The home side took a 3 goal lead but United showed great spirit and created numerous chances but were only able to get 1 back from a great strike by Dylan Mogford. We wish West Hill Wasps luck for the rest of the cup.

Footgolf at Padbrook Park - Great afternoon out!

We spent the afternoon at the Padbrook Park golf club playing footgolf today. It was quite a challenge but we had lots of fun. Well played everyone!

Training to start on Tuesday 9th August

We begin training at Warren View on Tuesday 9th August (6 - 7.30pm).