Mountfield Sharks U13 4 vs 2 Oldham Dynamoes FC U13 s

On 8 February 2026, Mountfield Sharks U13 hosted Oldham Dynamoes FC U13s at their home ground in a league fixture kicking off at 2:30pm. The Sharks produced a thrilling comeback to secure a 4-2 victory after trailing by two goals in the first half of this 11-a-side contest lasting 70 minutes plus added time.

Mountfield Sharks lined up in a 3-1-4-2 formation, deploying three defenders at the back with Lucas Simpson on the right, Daniel O’Keefe centrally, and Alex Sampson on the left. Harry Horsfield operated as the lone central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. Ahead of him, four attacking midfielders were positioned: Luca Dixon on the right flank, Jenson May and Harley New centrally, and Alex Savage on the left. Up front, the Sharks relied on a two-pronged strike force with Aodhan New on the right and Jack Lundy on the left. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity while maintaining width and creativity in midfield, supporting the forwards in breaking down the opposition’s defence. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

Oldham Dynamoes took an early grip on the match, opening the scoring in the 27th minute to put the Sharks on the back foot. Five minutes later, the visitors doubled their advantage, leaving Mountfield Sharks trailing 2-0 as the half approached its conclusion. The first half ended at the 35-minute mark with the Sharks needing to respond quickly.

Just before the break, Oldham Dynamoes received a yellow card in the 44th minute, a sign of mounting pressure and frustration. Mountfield Sharks immediately capitalised on this momentum shift, earning a penalty right on the stroke of half-time. Jack Lundy stepped up confidently to convert the spot-kick in the 45th minute, reducing the deficit and reigniting hope for the home side.

The second half saw a transformed Mountfield Sharks side take control. Alex Savage struck in the 50th minute to level the scores, demonstrating the effectiveness of the attacking midfield line in creating chances. Three minutes later, Jack Lundy scored again, this time assisted by Luca Dixon, to put the Sharks ahead for the first time in the match.

Mountfield Sharks continued to press, and in the 62nd minute, Jack Lundy completed his hat-trick with a powerful header, assisted by Jenson May. This goal sealed the comeback and ultimately the victory for the home team. The Sharks’ resilience and attacking prowess in the second half proved decisive against a strong Oldham Dynamoes side.

Jack Lundy’s outstanding performance, scoring three goals including a penalty and a header, earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match accolade. His clinical finishing and ability to influence the game turned the tide for Mountfield Sharks in this memorable league encounter.