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Grove Challengers U12 vs. Cropredy FC U11
FA Autumn 2026 League link
(Venue and other information)Cup
Fixtures | Oxfordshire Youth Football LeagueDate and Time 13/09/26 10:00 Result 3:3 Penalties: 4:3 More information (click to expand):
Goals Remi, Remi, Ayo Assists N/A, Aleksander, Jace MoM Remie Grove FC U12 3–3 Cropredy FC U12
Grove win 4–3 on penalties
Cropredy FC travelled to Grove for their U12 cup game, knowing this was going to be a big test. Grove U12 play in the C League, so we knew from the start that we were going to face a tough match.
The first 10 minutes saw Cropredy finding their feet. The players looked a little nervous, particularly when defending, but slowly they began to grow in confidence.
That confidence exploded when Cropredy took the lead, with a little help from Lady Luck! Remie put a cross into the box which struck the underside of the crossbar before bouncing down and over the line to make it 0–1.
Suddenly, you could see the whole team believing in themselves. The passing became more purposeful and Cropredy started to knock the ball around really well.
Within five minutes, Remie was involved again. He picked up the ball, drove forward, saw his opportunity and struck a fantastic shot which flew into the back of the net to make it 0–2.
Cropredy were now dominating the game and playing with real confidence. Jace broke free down the left, cut inside and got a shot away. The Grove goalkeeper made the save but could only parry the ball into the path of Ayo, who made no mistake and finished well to put Cropredy 0–3 up.
At half-time, we knew Grove would come out strongly and we spoke to the players about being ready for the pressure.
And that’s exactly what happened.
Within just two minutes of the second half, Grove scored to make it 1–3.
Cropredy then struggled to win the midfield battle and began to find it difficult defensively. Grove kept applying pressure and eventually found their second goal to make it 2–3.
The momentum had completely shifted. Grove were now controlling the midfield, keeping the pressure on and causing Cropredy plenty of problems. We struggled to deal with it and Grove eventually found an equaliser to make it 3–3.
Cropredy made some changes to try to regain control of the game, and it worked. We started to get a grip of the midfield again and began creating chances.
We had opportunities to win the game, including two really good chances, but our decision-making let us down at times. We tried to run with the ball when an earlier shot or pass may have been the better option, allowing Grove to get back and make the tackle.
Despite the late pressure, neither team could find the winning goal.
Full-time: Grove 3–3 Cropredy
That meant penalties.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be for Cropredy as Grove eventually won the shootout 4–3 on penalties.
⭐ Man of the Match – Remie
This was an extremely difficult decision because I thought every player gave so much today. In the end, we voted for Remie.
Two goals obviously played a big part, but it was also his strength, his work on the ball and the way he is starting to show just how much he can bring to the team that stood out.
Well done, Remie — keep believing in yourself!
🗣️ Today’s 3 Cs
Today we worked on our 3 Cs:
Communication – Always give information to your teammates and call for the ball when you’re in space.
Challenge – Win your tackles and be strong when challenging for the ball.
Courage – Don’t be afraid of the opposition and don’t be scared to take risks.
I thought we did all three of these things really well today.
💙 Final Thoughts
I was so proud of the players today. They showed so many positive things throughout the game and, most importantly, you can really start to see the improvement after just two games of playing 9v9.
We will learn from the start of the second half and understand how we can manage those periods of pressure better going forward.
Losing on penalties is obviously disappointing, but there is so much for this team to be proud of.
Really well done today to every single player. Keep believing, keep learning and let’s keep pushing forward! 💙⚽
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Forest Falcon vs. Cropredy FC U11
Venue and other information Stourbridge Date and Time 05/09/2026 More information (click to expand):
Goals Ares Assists MoM Henry Cropredy FC vs Arden Forest – Final Pre-Season Friendly
Cropredy travelled to Stourbridge to take on Arden Forest in their final pre-season match before the MJPL season gets underway next week.
Cropredy started the game brightly, passing the ball around with confidence and creating several chances to take an early lead. However, the Arden Forest goalkeeper was in fine form and made some excellent saves to keep the scores level.
As the first half went on, Cropredy continued to put more pressure on the opposition, and it was that pressure that eventually led to a well-deserved goal. Riley never gave up, closing the goalkeeper down and winning the ball before setting up Ares, who calmly finished into an empty net.
Cropredy seemed to be in control of the game, but a lapse in concentration from a cross allowed the opposition to find the back of the net, sending the teams into half-time level.
The second half started positively for Cropredy, who continued to pass the ball well. However, as the game went on, Cropredy found themselves dropping deeper and deeper into their own half.
The opposition began to push more players forward, but Cropredy were still dangerous on the counter-attack and really should have added another two goals. Unfortunately, the chances went begging.
With around 10 minutes remaining, the opposition won a corner. Cropredy switched off, and the ball ended up in the back of the net to give Arden Forest the lead.
Cropredy’s shape became a little wobbly towards the end of the game, and discipline within the team started to fade. Right near the final whistle, the opposition added a third goal when their player reached the byline, beat his marker and pulled the ball back into the box for a simple finish.
Man of the Match 🏆
Henry – Henry played at centre-back and did brilliantly considering it is not his usual position. He won his tackles, never gave up and used the ball well throughout the game.
Manager’s Review
Overall, Cropredy played well and there was plenty of good football on display. We passed the ball confidently and, not just could have, but should have scored more goals in both the first and second halves.
The work rate was there, but our finishing wasn’t quite clinical enough. We need to be more precise in front of goal and also become more physical when required.
Overall, though, it was another good performance and a positive way to finish pre-season. There are plenty of things to build on as we head into our first MJPL game next week.
Well done everyone. Keep pushing yourselves and keep improving!
💙⚽ UP THE CROP! ⚽💙
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Wantage Tournament
Match type PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT Match day and start time Meet: Sat, 29 Aug at 13:00
Starts at 14:00Player of the day Arlo Match report / links:
⚽️ CROPREDY FC U11 – PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT ⚽️
Cropredy travelled to Wantage on a wet Saturday afternoon to take part in a pre-season tournament, and what a day it turned out to be! 👏
From the very first match, the boys started really well, playing some fantastic football. They played confidently as a team, moved the ball around well, created chances and showed a great attitude throughout.
Cropredy played 7 matches in total and performed really well in every single one. Every player gave everything, with some excellent passing, movement and work rate on display. It was brilliant to see how much they have developed as a team. 💪⚽️
The boys reached the semi-final, where we didn’t start quite as well and conceded an early goal from a corner. But the response was fantastic. They continued to play their football and it was a real pleasure to watch.
Unfortunately, we conceded another goal, but the boys never gave up. They continued to push forward, managed to get a goal back and came very close to finding the equaliser. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t to be.
The biggest reward, though, was the praise the team received from opposition coaches, parents and referees about the way we played our football. 👏👏
That shows we are definitely heading in the right direction.
I’m extremely proud of every single player today. The effort, teamwork, passing and attitude they showed was fantastic.
The new season is looking VERY, VERY promising! 🔴⚽️
Well done boys — keep believing, keep working hard and, most importantly, keep playing football the way you know you can!
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PA Eagles vs. Cropredy FC U11
Match type Friendly Match Day Meet: Sat, 22 Aug Venue Away Goals Four goals by Ayo Assists Aleks, Alen Player of the day Ayo Match report / links:
A huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported the TEAM today. 👏💙
Today Cropredy played a friendly against PA Eagles, who I found out after the game normally finish in the top 10 of the MJPL, so this was always going to be a really good test for the boys.
Cropredy started the game really well, playing some positive football, moving the ball nicely and creating a couple of chances, but we just couldn’t find the finish.
PA Eagles hit us on the counter-attack with their first real attack and managed to take the lead.
Cropredy responded brilliantly and got straight back into the game. Alek picked up the ball and produced a great assist for Ayo, who beat his defender before keeping his cool to beat the keeper and find the back of the net. ⚽🔥
The boys battled hard, but PA Eagles punished us again with another good attack, before adding a third goal just before half-time.
At 3-1 down, I felt the scoreline was a little harsh on the boys because I thought they had played some really good football. But that’s football!
The second half continued in a similar way. Cropredy kept trying to play positive football and never gave up. We managed to score another three goals, but every time we scored, PA Eagles responded with another goal of their own.
In the end, PA Eagles were just too strong for us and showed the boys exactly what MJPL football is all about.
👊 Review
I hope the boys learnt a lot from today and got a real understanding of the standard and intensity of MJPL football.
When we spoke about the game afterwards, the boys were able to identify where they need to improve both individually and as a team, which is really positive.
There was a lot of good football from Cropredy today, but there are also plenty of areas for us to work on. I know this group will keep improving and getting better at this level. 💪⚽
⭐ MOM – Ayo
Ayo takes Man of the Match after scoring a hat-trick. ⚽⚽⚽
He probably could have had five if it wasn’t for some excellent saves from the PA Eagles keeper.
Ayo worked incredibly hard, using his pace and energy to cause their defence problems throughout the game.
Well done, Ayo! 👏🔥
Lots to learn, lots to improve, but plenty to be proud of.
Keep working, keep learning and keep believing. 💙⚽
#CropredyFC #CropredyU11s #GrassrootsFootball #MJPL #FootballFamily #PlayerDevelopment
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Bloxham U12 vs. Cropredy FC U11
Match type 9 v 9 Friendly Day and Time Thu, 20 Aug, Starts at 18:30 Result 4:3 More information (click to expand):
Goals Ayo, Jace, Max Assists Aleks and Henry MoM Calvin Cropredy FC U11 played their second-ever 9v9 match against Bloxham FC U12, and it turned out to be a real game of two halves.
Cropredy started the game really well, winning their tackles and moving the ball around nicely. Bloxham were struggling to cause Cropredy any problems, while the boys grew in confidence and started creating chances. They were unlucky not to get on the scoresheet sooner.
Halfway through the first half, Alek won the ball in midfield and played a brilliant through ball to Ayo. His pace took him past the defender before he calmly slotted the ball past the keeper to give Cropredy the lead.
The boys were buzzing and started working even harder. Within five minutes, they had a second. Jace spotted the keeper off his line and produced a fantastic effort from around 25 yards to make it 2–0.
It was a fantastic first half from the boys, and they thoroughly deserved their two-goal lead.
Second Half
The second half was very different.
Cropredy started well with their passing, but Bloxham really pushed forward and began causing us more problems. Cropredy struggled to get out of their own half and found it difficult to win the midfield battle.
Unfortunately, a penalty was awarded after the ball struck a Cropredy defender’s hand while it was against his stomach. In my opinion, it shouldn’t have been given, but the decision was made and Bloxham converted to make it 2–1.
Cropredy were struggling to regain control, and Bloxham continued to put pressure on. A cross was played into the box and, unfortunately, a Cropredy defender trying to cut the pass out ended up putting the ball into his own net.
The Bloxham player involved appeared to be offside, but the referee didn’t give it. The referee later said the player was offside but the linesman hadn’t flagged, so the goal stood.
Bloxham were now in control and soon found themselves 3–2 ahead after a mistake at the back put their player through one-on-one with the keeper, and he finished well.
Cropredy were definitely struggling as Bloxham continued to win the midfield battle. They then added a fourth when a pass found their player free on the right wing, allowing him to go through and score.
To the boys’ credit, they didn’t give up.
Late in the second half, Cropredy won a free kick. Henry delivered a great cross into the box, confusion followed in the Bloxham defence, and the ball fell perfectly to Max, who smashed it past the keeper to make it 4–3.
Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough time to find an equaliser.
Final Score: Bloxham FC U12 4–3 Cropredy FC U11
Review
It was definitely a game of two halves.
Cropredy were excellent in the first half and deserved to go into the break 2–0 up. The second half was definitely a learning curve for the boys. We need to work on keeping our shape, being more disciplined and staying composed when the opposition puts us under pressure.
But that’s what these games are all about, and those lessons will come with more experience and more 9v9 football.
Overall, I thought the boys did really well. There were plenty of positives to take from the game, and I believe the D League is right for us at the moment.
Most importantly, the boys showed plenty of character, especially after going from 2–0 up to 4–2 down. They kept fighting right until the final whistle.
⭐ Man of the Match – Calvin
Today’s Man of the Match goes to Calvin.
He was always talking, winning his tackles and pushing the team on. His work rate was excellent throughout, and he put in a real captain’s performance.
Well done, Calvin – keep that up! 👏⚽
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Banbury Utd U12 vs. Cropredy FC U11
Match type 9v9 Friendly Day and Time Tue, 18 Aug at 18:30 Result 3-0 More information (click to expand):
Venue Away Address NOA Pre match notes Goals Assists MoM Aleksander ⚽ Cropredy FC U11s – First 9v9 Friendly ⚽
Today the boys played their first ever 9v9 friendly in their new home kit, taking on Banbury United U12s, who play in the Oxfordshire Youth B League and have already had a full season of 9v9 football.
We knew it was going to be a difficult game, and from kick-off you could see the boys were a little hesitant. Unfortunately, we were punished within the first two minutes and conceded.
But their heads could have dropped — they didn’t. They showed great character and took the game to Banbury.
Banbury had the majority of possession, but Cropredy defended really well. We also created a couple of chances but just couldn’t get that final touch right.
As the first half went on, the boys grew in confidence and started putting some really good passing moves together. Ball control let us down at times, but the boys worked extremely hard to win the ball back.
To be fair, there was very little between the two teams, and we went into half-time 1-0 down.
The second half started well, with Cropredy passing the ball around nicely. Banbury then started to gain control as a few misplaced passes crept into our game, and unfortunately we were punished twice, with Banbury going on to score another two goals.
Cropredy continued to create chances and could easily have scored three goals, but a little hesitation and some decision-making meant the opportunities came and went.
Full-time: Cropredy 0–3 Banbury United U12s📝 Match Review
Today’s game was never really about the result. It was about learning what 9v9 football is all about.
Considering this was our first ever 9v9 match, I thought the boys did really well. Yes, there were mistakes — but that’s exactly what these games are for. We will learn from those mistakes, work on them and get better.
I think the boys learned a lot today, and we can take that into Thursday’s game against Bloxham U12s.
Overall, I was really pleased with some of the football we played today. There were plenty of positives to take, and the boys showed a great attitude throughout. 👏
⭐ MOM – Alek
Alek deserved Man of the Match today for his fantastic work rate.
Whenever he lost the ball, he worked hard to win it back. He battled for everything, stood strong and wasn’t bullied off the ball.
Well deserved, Alek! 👏⚽
Lots to learn, lots to work on, but plenty of positives to take forward.
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ASFA U11 vs. Cropredy FC U11
Match type League Day and Time 16-08-26, Starts at 10:00 Result 0:2 More information (click to expand):
Venue Away Address https://www.google.com/maps?q=51.68986,-1.2852093 Pre match notes N/A Goals Kayden
RileyAssists MoM Max Cropredy travelled to Abingdon Tilsley park to play against ASFA in a friendly.
It was a cool start to the morning with kick off at 10am.
Both teams were ready to start and Cropredy had kick off.
Cropredy started well with some good passing and you could see the confidence in the team.
It wasn’t long when Cropredy started to create chances and could of been a goal up with in 5 mins.
After about 10 mins Kayden broke free down the right wing cut in and found himself one on one with the keeper but he didn’t panic, he calmly went round the keeper and slotted it into the goal.
ASFA came back at us with some good football and pressing us well.
We were pinned back a bit in our half and we started to just kick the ball and losing our composer.
We managed to see it out and we started to take control again of ball and we started passing it well again.
In the second half Cropredy started well again winning their tackles and creating a lot of chances.
ASAF couldn’t get a foot in the game and with cropredy putting more pressure on them it was a matter of time that Cropredy would get there reward and it came when Cropredy won a penalty for hand ball.
Riley stepped up and with confidence hit it low to the bottom right the keeper had no chance.
Cropredy were in full control and never looked like conceding and saw the game out comfortably.
Review: Cropredy played really well and you could see the belief in the team from the start.
Again the passing from the back was great and the transition from midfield to the wings and forward was quicker and i was really pleased with the way we tried to win the ball back quickly.
It was a well deserved win.
MOM: Max received this due to playing out from the back through to midfield and working hard in winning his tackles and most importantly listening to the coaches instructions.
Well done.
Next opposition is Banbury Utd u12 at NOA on the nursery pitch which will be 9v9.👍🏻 -
Leamington FC U11 vs. Cropredy FC U11
Match type Friendly Match Day Sat Match Date 8 August Meet time 09:15 am Kick Off time 10 am Venue Away Address 52°14’39.4″N 1°30’17.8″W – Google Maps Pre match notes Result 4:1 Goals Assists MoM Nathan Match report / links:
Hi
What a lovely day for football match and what good facilities to play on.
It was a good performance today from all the players.
We started off well passing around at the back which we are doing really well before getting the ball forward.
I thought our work rate was good and we took our chances well.
In the first half we started well but we gave the ball away a bit to easy and could of conceded a goal a couple of times but we kept on working hard and the passing started to get better and eventually got our reward with a goal from Ayo.
The second half we started to slow and we conceded a penalty which they scored from to make it 1-1.
We pulled ourselves together and started to play our football with some good passing and again we hit them on the break when kayden passed to ayo who passed it across goal for nathan to score to make it 2-1.
We were in control and started to create more chances when ayo scored another one to make it 3-1.
We were in full control now make some good forward runs and passing the ball forward quicker and it was Alan who had ago upfront and took it round the keeper to score 4-1.
We could have had another 2 when kayden made a good run with the ball down the wing and tried to bend it round the keeper but hit the post which was unlucky and ayo had a chance but couldn’t get it past the keeper.
In the end it turned out to be a comfortable win.
There are things we need to work on like defending and attacking corners and decision making like when to pass and when to make certain runs but that will come in training.
Mom went to Nathan who worked hard in midfield and did some good tackles and passed the ball well.
The other player was Riley who played on the left wing then played at cb and then finished in cm and got stuck in and won his tackles and passed the ball well to his team mates.
Well done to every player and a big improvement from Mondays game.👏🏻👏🏻
One more thing well done to casper who pulled off some more good saves well done.