NEWARK AND SHERWOOD 0 HUCKNALL TOWN 4
GCE HIRE FLEET UCL PREMIER NORTH
TUESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2025 19.45 KO
MATCH REPORT
TEAMS: NEWARK AND SHERWOOD HUCKNALL TOWN
OFFICIALS:
CHRIS PARKINSON, TRISTAN CHURCHER, MICK GREEN
ATTENDANCE: 170
Hucknall town overcame a red card to record an impressive victory away at Newark & Sherwood at Harrowby United's Dickens Road ground.
Hucknall came in to the game on the back of a last gasp defeat in the FA Vase at Lutterworth where injuries played their part in an unlucky defeat.
So with Niall Towle, Brad Lathall, Taylor Jaine, CJ Dunkley Aaron Short Reece Sugars and Sam Sims all out injured the management brought in Gianluca Franco Bucci on loan from Long Eaton United and he went straight into the starting 11. Kyle Pemberton also started
Both sides started the game with a good tempo with the hosts forcing a couple of corners which were dealt with and Belgrave having a shot which went wide for the visitors.
On 12 mins Hucknall had a shout for handball in the box which was waved away. Simmon's then hit the post from outside the box. Hucknall were playing some good football and Bucci put an header over from an Ashurst corner.
20 minutes saw Hucknall take the lead from the penalty spot (photo courtesy of Pete Lee)
Uyi-Olaye stepped up and beat the keeper well to his right.
The hosts responded and Sheperd the visiting keeper was called into action on 27 mins making a really good save and Bucci completed the clearance.
A worrying moment for the Yellows on 31 mins as Pemberton went down injured but he was able to carry on.
36 Mins could have seen a turning point in the game. Bucci was wiped out by a tackle from Smith. There was a bit of a melee in which Uyi-Olaye allegedly raised his hands to an opponent and grabbed his throat. After consulting with the Linesman the referee rightly produced a red card to the Hucknall player. Smith received a yellow for the tackle.
The hosts had the ball in the net on 42 mins but the assistants flag had long been raised to discount it.
Hucknall had coped well after the dismissal and their caused was helped in first half stoppage time when a Newark player was sin binned for speaking out of turn.
Half Time: Newark and Sherwood 0 Hucknall 1
Any thoughts that Hucknall would sit on the one goal lead were dispelled as they came out on thee front foot. A Brad well's Header went just wide and a free kick just outside the box was claimed by Flitton in the home net.
Five minutes into the half Hucknall doubled their lead. A Belgrave shot was saved by Flitton but Brad Wells was on hand to put away the rebound despite claims for offside by the home defence.
5 minutes later it was 3 and Wells doubled his tally with a shot that deflected in off a defender giving Flitton no chance.
The goal seemed to deflate the hosts and Hucknall were quite happy to allow them possession.
The first change for the Yellows came on 67 mins with Rawson making way for Myles. A good round of applause for the departing wing back from the visiting fans.
69 mins saw Hucknall seal the game with a fourth. Brad Wells completing his hat trick calmly slotting home from a tight angle.
With the game won Wells was replaced by Skervin on 73 mins and got a rousing ovation from the fans. What a great performance.
80 mins saw Ashurst replaced by Lindo.
The hosts pressed in the later stages forcing a good save from Sheperd and then hitting the post with another effort.
Fogg came on for Rowe on 87 mins, another good round of applause.
The last ten minutes belonged to the hosts but the damage had already been done and the clean sheet was an added bonus.
Full Time: Newark and Sherwood 0 Hucknall Town 4
A fine performance from the lads and a special mention to the support from the young lads who were superb. That's what we want.......some great songs.
The Yellows are next in action on Saturday when we visit our near neighbours and local rivals Eastwood CFC where we will hope to carry on our good form there.
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