Rentford Town 1 vs 2 Man City

Rentford Town hosted Man City at Oakfield Park on 30 August 2025, with kick-off at 5:30pm in front of a crowd of 44,226. The tightly contested match stretched to 96 minutes including added time, ultimately ending in a 2-1 victory for the visitors.

Rentford Town lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

The first half concluded at the 48th minute mark, signalling a tightly fought opening period. Despite the absence of detailed minute-by-minute events, the match saw Rentford Town put up a resilient display against a formidable Man City side.

Man City managed to edge ahead with a header from Haaland goals, but a solitary strike from Barber ensured the home side remained competitive throughout. But, a Ruben Dias power-header put the visitors back in front. The performance of Rentford’s Theo Barber, Ben Cooke, and Cameron Whittaker-Humphreys stood out, earning them recognition as players of the match for their contributions on both ends of the pitch.

Though Rentford Town fell short, their tactical setup and spirited effort against a top-tier opponent highlighted their potential and fighting spirit in this memorable fixture.