HUCKNALL TOWN 2 AFC MANSFIELD 0
GCE FLEET HIRE UCL PREMIER NORTH
SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2025 15.00 KO
MATCH REPORT
TEAMS AND OFFICIALS:
ATTENDANCE: 324
A week after coming up against and losing once more to bogey side Heanor Town the Yellows played another side they have failed to beat in recent times although a couple of draws have been achieved. So it was with a sense of relief that finally Hucknall produced a performance against the Bulls that was more than worthy of the victory though they had to show patience against a side that set their stall out to defend in numbers and try and catch the Yellows on the break.
Hucknall's long injury list seems to have eased a little looking at the team selection. Reece Sugars partnered Taylor Jaine as centre backs and Aaron Short and CJ Dunkley were named as substitutes. Goal keeper Alfie Smith-Eccles returned to the side in place of Frankie Sheperd. Recent signing Aaron Coyle started upfront ater his debut goal last week. There was also a place on the bench for new signing Nelson Aideyan which meant 3 centre backs on the bench. Lewis Belgrave missed the game through injury but Lewis Parkes started despite his hamstring scare last week.
Straight from the off it was obvious that AFC Mansfield had set their stall out to be defensive and so Hucknall had the lions share of the possession. Simmons produced a save from Turton in the home goal in the 5th minute but despite a few corners and long range efforts that was as close as Hucknall got in the half.
The Bulls spurned a great opportunity on 40 minutes but the ball was put wide of the post much to the Yellows relief.
Half Time: Hucknall 0 AFC Mansfield 0
The second half was pretty much the same with Hucknall dominating possession but creating very little and the home defence snuffing out any threat from the visitors.
On the hour mark CJ Dunkley came on for Mahzi Simmons as the home side looked to freshen things up.
Sugars had a long range effort on 66 minutes but it was over the bar.
Hucknall thought the deadlock was broken on 70 minutes when from a corner the ball was hooked in but despite protests from the players and particularly the home supporters the Linesman's flag had been raised and the goal was chalked off.
However the disallowed goal seemed to inspire the Yellows and 3 minutes later they did take the lead. Cash Rowe was brought down just outside the box and the resulting free kick was swung into the box to be met by a Taylor Jaine header which found the net and sparked jubilant celebrations with the players and fans.
The Bulls upped their game in response but found a Yellow wall when attacking with both Sugars and Jaine outstanding at the back.
Short came on for Rawson as the game entered added on time to bolster the defence.
Hucknall had another goal disallowed by a linesman's flag but once again scored straight after the decision. Aaron Coyle was played through on goal and his low right foot shot from the edge of the box took a wicked deflection to beat Turton in the Bull's goal to seal the points.
Hucknall moved back to 6th position whilst the visitors remained one place above the relegation zone despite Ashby Ivanhoe's victory.
The match sponsors gave their Man of the Match award to Taylor Jaine but as mentioned both centre backs were outstanding. Maybe Taylor's goal just swung it his way.
There was also a presentation to Brad Wells who was our player of the Month for September.
Next up is another home league game against Deeping Rangers next Saturday.
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