Methley United AFC

Woodkirk Valley Reserves 1-2 Methley United (1ST)

What a way to start the season! 🚀 Our Open Age 1st team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against last season's runaway Division 5 champions, Woodkirk.

First Half:
The game started a bit slow for the lads. Just 10 minutes in, Woodkirk took the lead after a deflected shot from outside the box caught our keeper off guard. But the response was immediate. A few tactical changes from Adam completely turned the tide. Methley dominated the rest of the half, pinning Woodkirk in their own box and even hitting the woodwork. Unfortunately, the Woodkirk keeper pulled off some brilliant saves to keep it 1-0 at the break.

Second Half:
We kept the pressure dialled up in the second half, and the breakthrough finally came! Marius Chiorescu levelled the scoring with a brilliant flick from a great low cross by Kieran Brewerton. 🎯

Woodkirk threw everything they had left at us, but they got caught out on the counter. Last year’s MVP, James Clayson, who absolutely bossed the wing all game, whipped a dangerous low cross into the 5-yard box. The keeper couldn't hold it, and our striker, Ordish, was there to smash home the rebound! ⚽🔥 2-1 up with 20 minutes to go!

Woodkirk pushed hard for an equaliser, but our defensive wall held firm. New signing Jake Palma-Brook and Keelan Woods were absolute rocks at the back, giving the opposition absolutely nothing. 🧱

🏆 Man of the Match: Marius Chiorescu – Led the second-half comeback with a masterclass performance (and completely rattled the opposition!).
👏 Special Mentions: Jake Palma-Brook , Keelan Woods, James Clayson, and Kieran Brewerton.
Up the Methley! 🔴⚫

U8 Warriors welcomed Colton for the first home game of the season.

It turned out to be a fast and frantic game throughout with little let up in the pace throughout.

Isaac was captain for the day and started the game marshaling the defence, the 1st quarter caught the warriors a little cold as Colton started very quickly.

The warriors woke up in the 2nd quarter and started to battle for the ball with more ferocity to match there opponents. G made a number of great saves as Warriors hung in there. They started to carry a goal threat as Henry S started to probe there defence. James was playing like he had never been away and set the tone for a spirited fightback with his relentless running and tackling.

The 3rd quarter brought some lovely link up play with Teddy L growing into the game and George causing problems with some brilliant runs down the left.

Henry K was starting to get a round the pitch to thwart Colton's attack and the game was end to end and very even. Reggie was growing into the game and having an impact in defence and going forward.

The 4th quarter briefly threatened a come back as Teddy G clipped one in the top corner after a sublime passing by Teddy L. Teddy G then turned provider as Henry S cuddled one over the line. Could they?? Surely not?? Nope, Colton quickly got back on the front foot as the game came to an end with the boys exhausted as they gave it their all.

Goals: Teddy G and Henry S
Parents player: George
Opposition player: Henry S

⚽ U10 MATCH REPORT 6TH SEPTEMBER ⚽

Methley Utd Vipers vs Horsforth JFC Cobras

🐍 First Snake-Off of the Season! 🐍

A proper season-opener, with both sides feeling each other out in a cagey first 12 and a half minutes. End-to-end stuff in the middle of the park, but neither Vipers nor Cobras could find that breakthrough.
As legs loosened up, the game really opened up in the second quarter — end-to-end action and a flurry of goals as both sides pushed forward looking for the edge.
Into the second half and our Vipers turned up the tempo. Weeks of hard training on the running ground paid off, with energy levels holding strong. Another tight battle followed, both teams throwing everything forward and both keepers pulling off some outstanding saves to keep it close. 🧤🔥
Into the final quarter, the game opened up yet again. A penalty against us was superbly saved by Joel to keep the Vipers in it! 🙌

Goals on the day came from Henry, Lucas, Roman and Tomas.

🏆 Coaches Player of the Match: Tomas — ran his socks off all game, covering pretty much every blade of grass and working tirelessly for the team.

🏆 Opposition Player of the Match: Roman — same story, all over the pitch making runs, putting in tackles, and getting himself on the scoresheet too.

Brilliant effort from every one of our young Vipers today — proud of the fight, the energy, and the togetherness. More to come! 💪🐍

Thanks to our sponsors: SV Installations Beauty and Nails bylaura Barrett Steel Ltd Arlo’s Army

MATCH REPORT - 6th September 2026

🦁 GT Sports Girls 1–4 Methley Lions 🦁

⚽️ Goals:
Deacon ⚽️⚽️
Bobby ⚽️
Faeley ⚽️

🏆 MOTM: Deacon

What a fantastic performance from the boys today and a brilliant 3 points to get us off the mark! 💙

We started the game really positively, playing some great football and putting plenty of pressure on the opposition.
Deacon opened the scoring after some great play through the middle before adding his second with a fantastic strike from distance. 🔥

Bobby then got himself on the scoresheet after some brilliant attacking play, making it 3–0 and putting us firmly in control. 👏

We’ve been working hard in training on playing the ball out from the back, and for the most part, it worked really well today. The boys showed great confidence in possession and worked hard to keep our shape throughout the game.

We played 3-2-3 formation today, and I felt it gave us much more balance. We looked more comfortable, maintained our shape better and were able to build our play more effectively.

Another massive positive was the way we utilised our substitutes. When changes were made, there was very little difference in the standard of football being played. That shows the depth we have within the squad, which is a real positive heading into what will be a tough season. 💪

At the back, the boys worked really hard as a unit. We got stuck into some great tackles, defended solidly and Henry made some excellent saves when called upon. 🧤

We did lose a little bit of control in the second half when GT Sports Girls changed things up and overloaded the midfield. However, I thought the boys dug in brilliantly as a team unit, defended really well and showed great character to manage the game.

The opposition did manage to pull one back, but the boys stayed composed and saw the game through.

Henry then provided a great assist for Faeley, who finished well to make it 4–1, with the boys continuing to work hard for each other. 🙌

⚽️ FULL TIME: GT SPORTS GIRLS 1–4 METHLEY LIONS 🦁

All in all, a really positive performance from the boys. Great football, strong defending, good tackles, teamwork and a fantastic attitude throughout.

We’ve set ourselves a really good standard today and, more importantly, a great platform to build from as we push on into the season.

Happy coaches! 👏🦁

Thank you all for your continued support and enjoy your Sunday! 💙

COME ON YOU LIONS! 🦁💙⚽️

What a fantastic start to the season for the u11s Whites this morningas we hosted Hall Green. A full squad so we had to make quite a lot of changes throughout the game but we played some lovely football at times and supported each other really well. We looked good in defence with Ethan, Alex, Joshua, and James making some good challenges and all covering each other well and looking confident on the ball. Harry, Zach and Carter were composed in the central defensive midfield role moving the ball out of defence well to start the attack. Riley made some good saves when the ball did get through the defence and his distribution set up several of our attacking moves. The attacking 4 of Aaron, Joe, Jesse and Thomas, supported by Carter and Harry, put some lovely passes together and it was really encouraging to see their link up play so early in the season. Aaron's positioning up front was perfect getting him 2 goals, contender for goal of the season from Thomas with a great run down the wing cutting in to put the ball in the net, Joe's passing and moving was excellent and Jesse's footwork put Messi to shame! A special mention to Joshua on his league debut. He looked confident winning the ball and playing some good passes out to the midfield. 2 goals each from Joe, Aaron and Thomas with assists from Aaron, Jesse and Thomas. Player of the match to Zach for his composure in finding the right pass every time. Captain to Thomas for his fantastic attacking play. We are looking forward to a brilliant season!

First game of the U10s season for our Methley Vipers tomorrow, and our first snake-off……ever!

Vipers vs Cobras.

Thanks to our sponsors this season;
SV Installations, Beauty and Nails bylaura (Beauty Blossoms), Arlo’s Army & Barrett Steel Ltd (Barrett Steel Tubes)

The U11 Panthers went big with their first pre season match today going up against tough opposition at Bradford City Amber.

What a great start with a full squad of Panthers, all raring to go and looking bright and energetic for their last 7-aside season. If they bring that focus, energy and heart to every game it’ll be a great one.

An absolutely superb and committed defensive performance from Matilda earned her both Coach and Parents’ Player of the Game. Annie was Opposition Player, for drive and positivity in her play.

Thanks girls! It was an early start and your taxi drivers are a bit rusty on their early morning match-day routines, but we loved being back together and watching you do your red shirts proud! GO PANTHERS ❤️🖤❤️

The big match is here, it’s the West Yorkshire Fire Service v Methley United AFC vets, it would be great to see as many kids, parents, coaches down as possible on the Church Lane fields for the annual charity/memorial game we hold for Darren Abrams.

It would be great to see a huge number of people down to show fantastic support to his widow Emma and his 4 children, Alex, Emily, Oliver and William. In November 2022 their lives changed forever when they lost Dazzler, a fantastic husband and father and an unbelievable helpful and kind coach who gave everything to Methley United 🙏

This game is held to ensure we remember Darren and it enables both the fire and football communities to come together which were Dazzler absolutely loved ❤️ 🔥 ⚽️ ❤️ 🚒 ⚽️ ❤️

Please share across your teams, friends, families ❤️⚽️❤️

This Saturday the 5th September is our annual Methley Vets v West Yorkshire Fire Service charity game in memory of former coach Darren Abrams who sadly passed away unexpectedly in November 2022.

‘Dazzler’ was a popular character within the club and his efforts during the season and in the gala events will never ever be forgotten.

If you are around the village please pop down to Church Lane and let’s get the fields full of people to celebrate the great man. The last 2 years we have done outside of Methley so will be great to be back down at the fields on Church Lane on Saturday afternoon. See you there for a 2pm ko ❤️⚽️❤️

U8 girls need few more players ⚽️
Please get in touch!