Prestwich AllStars FC

26/10/2026

Comets U12’s
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⭐️ We were expecting a difficult game for the Comets today, and it proved to be the case, as we were simply out worked and out-muscled, particularly in the first half.

⭐️ We got off to a flying start, with Alfie’s powerful long range effort finding the back of the net, despite the best efforts of the keeper.

⭐️ But then we switched off, the concentration and energy dropped, and before the 10 minute mark we found ourselves behind.

⭐️ The desire and determination was missing, we were too soft in the tackle, and we were second to everything.

⭐️ Although we were still creating chances, and were unlucky not to get at least another goal, as a defensive unit we were far too timid and we got punished for it on another two occasions before the break.

⭐️It could have been more too, if not for Charlie brilliantly saving a penalty.

⭐️ At half-time, we were pretty blunt with the boys. We were still in the game, but only if we worked hard for each other and put the effort in. The opposition were a big, physical team, and we had to match them and win our individual battles, and so far, we hadn’t done that.

⭐️ The second half saw some improvement. There was a bit more intensity, and we were starting to impose ourselves on the game. Alfie pulled one back with a great header from a corner, and the opposition were starting to panic. More chances came and went, and it felt like if we could quickly get another then we could go on and win it.

⭐️ The frailties that were exposed in the first half were still there though, and we just couldn’t keep hold of the ball long enough to truly dominate the game.

⭐️ We did bring it back to one goal in it, after Leon smashed it home from close range from a goal mouth scramble, and although the opposition were starting to tire, we ran out of time, and it was the poor first half that ultimately cost us the game.

⭐️ We have some tough games coming up still, and if we want to remain competitive we have to find that passion and desire to be physically strong, win the ball and track back to help out the defenders.

⭐️ Having said that, we won the second half and kept a clean sheet, which is a positive, and there were a couple of strong performances.

⭐️ Alfie grabbed two goals, and Charlie saved a penalty, but we felt Seb was quality today. His decision-making was impeccable, his positioning and timing was on point, and was one of the players who showed that hunger to get stuck in when it mattered. Well done Seb, keep it up!!! ⚽️☄️⚽️☄️⚽️

21/10/2026

***Training tonight***

Looking for a few more players at U8s and U10s to complete the teams. WhatsApp or DM the coach or reach out to Prestwich AllStars FC for more info if interested. 7pm at Parrenthorn High School

19/10/2026

Girls U18’s ⭐️🔴⚫️⭐️

BACK WITH A BANG! 🔥

⭐️ Our girls were back with a bang today after last week’s defeat, and what a response it was! ❤️💫⚽

⭐️ At training, we spoke about what went wrong last week and, more importantly, what we needed to change in terms of our attitude, application and desire to perform. Wednesday’s training session was class, and the girls carried that straight into today’s game.

⭐️ The result? An outstanding 0-6 away win against AFC Bolton! 👏🏻🔥

⭐️ From the first whistle to the last, we were absolutely outstanding. We flew out of the blocks, and that intensity continued throughout the game. In all honesty, double figures could quite easily have happened today, and on the balance of chances, probably should have!

⭐️ I told the girls to keep their heads up if the goals weren’t coming because we aren’t concerned about missing chances when we’re creating them. The only concern would be if we weren’t creating opportunities in the first place!

⭐️ And today, we created plenty! 💥

⭐️ Everything we spoke about in training was there for everyone to see.

🛡️ The defence worked brilliantly together, kept their shape and stayed connected to the midfield.

⚽ The midfield kept the ball moving, switched play out wide, held possession, demanded the ball and, most importantly, didn’t panic.

🔺 Our movement, both on and off the ball, was fantastic, with the girls playing through the lines and linking up with the strikers to perfection.

And our strikers rewarded all that hard work with a flourish of fantastic goals! 🔥

⭐ Lissy continued her comeback with another great goal. It’s brilliant to see her getting back to her best!

⭐ Liv finally got the goal she thoroughly deserved! She’s come so close in recent weeks, and today she was absolutely brilliant playing in that number 10 role. A fantastic performance topped off with a well-deserved goal!

⭐ Harriet capped off a superb performance, playing half the game as a striker and bagging FOUR fantastic goals! Her pace was a constant threat, and her finishing was absolutely clinical. When she gets running at defenders like that, she is so dangerous!

⭐️ But this wasn’t just about the goals. It was about the attitude, the work rate, the movement, the teamwork and the willingness to put into practice everything we’ve been working on.

⭐️I honestly couldn’t be any prouder of that performance. ❤️

⭐️ Sometimes, you just need to see the response, and the girls delivered in the biggest possible way today. When they listen, believe in themselves and show the right attitude and desire, they can turn it on BIG TIME!

⭐️ And to top it all off, we kept a CLEAN SHEET! 🧤🛡️

⭐️ A massive well done to every single one of the girls. You all played your part in a fantastic team performance, and you thoroughly deserved that win.

⭐️ A huge thank you as always to our parents for the continued support, travelling to away games and getting behind the girls every week. It really does mean a lot to us!

⭐️ 0-6 away win. Four goals for Harriet. Goals for Lissy and Liv. A clean sheet. And a performance full of confidence, quality and desire.

⭐️THIS is what we know these girls are capable of! ❤️⚽️🔥

UP THE ALLSTARS! ⭐⚽

🏆 Girl of the game goes to Harriet today who was absolutely class, a consistent threat every time she got the ball and topping it of with 4 goals well done Harriet having a great season keep it up!! 👏🏻⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🏆 ( wouldn’t let me get a photo of her on her own so nice one Aleigha haha )

19/10/2026

Girls U13’s Sunday team - Lionesses
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Prestwich AllStars Lionesses 1–1 Haslingden Supernovas

⭐️ A performance full of heart, determination and teamwork!

⭐️ Today’s fixture against Haslingden Supernovas was always going to be a tough test for our Lionesses. With Evie and Aubree both out injured, one player having left the squad and Lottie unable to attend, we were left with just one substitute against a very strong Haslingden side who had beaten us 3–1 in a seeded game a few weeks ago.

⭐️ However, from the very first whistle, the girls showed exactly what they were made of! 💪

⭐️ We came out with real intent, pressing high, working tirelessly for each other and giving Haslingden no time or space on the ball. We refused to let them turn, settle into their rhythm or build attacks comfortably towards our goal.

⭐️ The first half was a competitive and cagey affair, with both teams enjoying spells of possession. But make no mistake, we created some excellent opportunities to take the lead! We hit the crossbar twice, had several other great chances and were only denied by some fantastic saves from the Haslingden goalkeeper. Despite all our efforts, half-time arrived with the score goalless at 0–0.

⭐️ At the break, the message was simple: keep doing what you’re doing! We were incredibly proud of the way the girls were working together, digging in and denying such a strong opposition any space to play. We asked them to maintain that energy, get the ball wide, push further up the pitch and be a little more clinical in and around the box.

And the girls certainly delivered!

⭐️ The breakthrough finally came when a fantastic ball was played across the pitch, finding Hattie at the back post to finish brilliantly and put us 1–0 ahead! ⚽🔥

⭐️ From there, the Lionesses really grew into the game, creating chance after chance and putting Haslingden under tremendous pressure. We hit the post, saw efforts narrowly miss the target and once again watched their goalkeeper pull off some outstanding saves. The second half was an excellent display of football from our girls, who worked relentlessly, moved the ball well and continued to attack with real confidence.

⭐️ Unfortunately, football can be cruel. Completely against the run of play, Haslingden broke forward on the counterattack and managed to find the net to bring the score level at 1–1.

⭐️ Despite the setback, our girls kept pushing right until the final whistle, creating further opportunities and showing tremendous determination to find a winner. It just wasn’t to be, and the game finished all square at 1–1.

⭐️ The result may say draw, but the performance was something to be incredibly proud of. ❤️

⭐️ With such a depleted squad, facing a side that had previously beaten us, every single girl deserves enormous credit for the effort, attitude and commitment they showed today. Before kick-off, we asked them to give 110%, regardless of the result, and that is exactly what they did. They battled for every ball, supported one another and played with the energy and togetherness we want to see every week.

🏆 PLAYER OF THE MATCH – CONNIE

A very special mention goes to Connie, who was absolutely outstanding today!

With our captain Aubree unavailable, Connie was given a specific role to step in and fill those boots — and she absolutely nailed it. She embraced the responsibility, led by example and produced what we believe was her best performance yet in a Prestwich All-Stars shirt.

Her work rate, commitment and willingness to do the job asked of her were superb. A thoroughly deserved Player of the Match award! 👏🦁

⭐️ Now we head into a weekend off for half-term, which comes at a great time for the squad. It gives some of the girls the opportunity to recover from injuries and illness before we return after the break, hopefully back at full strength and ready to go again!

⭐️ A huge well done to every single one of our Lionesses today. You should all be immensely proud of yourselves. The effort, teamwork and determination you showed against a very strong side were fantastic.

One team. One togetherness. All heart. ❤️🖤

Enjoy the break, girls — rest up, recover and we’ll be back at it after half-term! ⚽🦁

19/10/2026

Girls U13’s - Saturday team
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⭐️5th game of the season, 2 wins on the bounce, and arguably our best performance of the season so far! 🔥

⭐️ Incredible from start to finish. The girls were absolutely class today, and this was everything we have been working towards as a team.

Movement off the ball? ✅
Quick pressing? ✅
Movement on the ball? ✅
Everyone demanding it? ✅
Playing out from the back? ✅
Using the width? ✅
Triangles and passing? ✅

⭐️ Honestly, the game had it all!

⭐️ From the minute the game started, we flew out of the blocks, and that intensity continued throughout the entire game. The girls were confident, positive, hungry to win the ball back and, most importantly, played some fantastic football.

⭐️ Some of the goals were incredible, and there were a few nearly goals that, if they had gone in, would have been unbelievable! 😂🔥

⭐️ But that 8th goal to make it 1–8 has to go down as one of the best team goals I have seen at grassroots level. Loads of passing, moving the ball brilliantly, spraying it out wide, a lovely cross from Lola, and Lottie arriving at the far post to head it home. Absolutely CLASS! 👏⚽

⭐️ A massive shout-out to Hattie, who grabbed a hat-trick! She has settled into the team incredibly well, and it looks like that new number 11 shirt is bringing her some luck! 😂🔥 That’s 5 goals in her last 2 games. Keep going, Hattie!

⭐️ Nicole continued her fantastic goalscoring form with another 2 goals. She just keeps finding the back of the net! 💥

⭐️ And then there’s Luna, who bagged herself 2 goals and deservedly took home Girls’ Player of the Game. An incredible performance from start to finish.

⭐️ The biggest positive for me, though, was the TEAM performance. Every single girl played their part, worked for each other and showed exactly what we are capable of when we play with confidence, desire and belief.

⭐️ Two wins on the bounce, 8 goals scored today, and performances getting better and better.

⭐️ We know there is still plenty to work on, but if we keep playing football like this, working hard in training and believing in each other, there is so much more to come from this group.

⭐️ Proud of every single one of you, girls. Keep this going! 💫❤️⚽🔥

🏆 Girl of the game goes to Luna, Everything she touched seemed to turn to gold today! Her work rate, confidence and quality were there for everyone to see.

Well done, Luna. Fantastic display! 👏🏻🏆⚽️⚽️💫👍🏻

19/10/2026

Comets U12’s
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⭐️ The Comets were back in action today with a point to prove after last week, and they did not disappoint.

⭐️ We emphasised the importance of working hard and winning individual battles, and we absolutely did that today. Charlie made some really good saves, and his passing range was fantastic today. Conor, Seb, Percy and and Will were rock solid at the back, and snuffed out any threat quickly and aggressively. Theo, Findley and Alfie were composed and assured, and dominated the midfield. Leon, Nathaniel and Teddy were a constant threat out wide, with some great deliveries into the box. Alex was fantastic up front today, holding the ball up when needed, and his impeccable footwork caused problems all game.

⭐️ The opening 15 mins were fairly even, albeit scrappy, but we absorbed the pressure well and were a constant threat on the counter attack.

⭐️ We took the lead through an own goal after a quality delivery from a corner. We had an opportunity to double our lead shortly after from the penalty spot, but Alex’s effort went agonisingly past the wrong side of the post. He didn’t let this faze him though, and it was his perfectly weighted through ball that put Leon through to smash the ball home a few minutes later.

⭐️ Leon grabbed his second just before half time after a great little one-two with Findley to give us a comfortable lead.

⭐️ The opposition were playing a really high line and an offside trap which had caught us out several times, and during the break we told them to be aware of the space in behind and time our runs better to use our pace up top.

⭐️ They clearly took this on board, and we could have easily doubled our lead in the first 10 mins of the second half, with chances aplenty.

⭐️ Alex bravely won another spot kick, and completed his redemption arc with an emphatic penalty. Nathaniel made it five, after some great wing play and an even better finish.

⭐️ We were denied another penalty after Findley was cleaned out by the goalie, but he got his revenge in another 1v1 on the keeper with a fantastic lofted finish into the far corner.

⭐️ We did concede one direct from a corner, and another from a good free kick, but they were both consolation goals and we never looked in danger of letting the lead slip this week.

⭐️ Some really quality performances out there today, but PotM went to Theo. He has been consistently brilliant these past few weeks, and his composure and vision on the ball is a joy to watch. Well done Theo, keep it up!!! ⚽️☄️⚽️☄️⚽️

14/10/2026

Training tonight 7 - 8pm and every Wednesday at Parrenthorn High School, Prestwich

12/10/2026

Girls U18’s ⭐️🔴⚫️⭐️

⭐️ Our First Official League Game of the Season

⭐️ So, our first official game of the season following the league reset, and after today’s performance, I think we all wish we could have had another week off! 😂

⭐️ Unfortunately, it wasn’t the result or performance we wanted, as we suffered our first league defeat in over 12 months. Full credit to the opposition, who were the better side on the day and deserved the win.

⭐️ We started brightly and took the lead with a fantastic header from Maddie following a brilliant corner from Harriet. But after that, we switched off completely. We struggled to get a grip on the game, looked all over the place at times, couldn’t find the simple pass and resorted to panicking and playing long balls.

⭐️ The second half started better, and at times we looked decent. Our passing began to flow, and we took advantage with a great goal from Hollie, who finished superbly after another assist from Harriet.

⭐️ But the problem today was consistency. We had spells where we looked good, but we couldn’t maintain that level, and ultimately, we were punished for it.

⭐️ One of the most disappointing things today, though, was our attitude. And if we’re being brutally honest, some of what we saw simply isn’t acceptable.

⭐️ We are a TEAM. No matter what is happening on the pitch, whether things are going our way or not, we stick together, encourage each other and fight for one another. We win together, and we lose together.

⭐️ I’ve spoken over recent weeks about leadership maturity and girls have responded this season. But today at times, we saw the complete opposite of what we’ve been working towards.

⭐️If we’re all on the same page, supporting each other and pulling in the same direction, we’ll enjoy our football so much more. And that doesn’t just apply on matchdays; it applies at training, when we warm up, how we prepare and the attitude we bring every single week.

⭐️ Believe it or not, we think this defeat will do us good. Going unbeaten in the league for over 12 months is an incredible achievement, and one we should all be incredibly proud of. But football has a way of reminding you that you can’t take anything for granted, and there are lessons we need to learn from today.

⭐️ At the start of the season, we said we wanted to enjoy every minute of it. That hasn’t changed because of one defeat, and it never will. We’ll enjoy the highs, learn from the lows and keep pushing forward, as long as we stick together and get behind each other.

⭐️ It’s a long season, and one result doesn’t define us. What matters now is how we respond.

⭐️ Heads up, girls. Let’s get back on the training pitch, work hard, prepare properly and make sure we’re ready for the next game.

⭐️ Together as a team, massive thanks to all your support and to those who helped with setting up the pitch. We appreciate everything 🙏🏻👏🏻⚽️💫👍🏻

12/10/2026

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Parents need to realise why certain parents step up to coach in the first place...

"I never set out to be a football coach. The team was about to fold at U6. The original coach already had a U14 side. I didn’t want to see the kids disappointed, so I stepped in. No experience. No grand plans. Just a mum who didn’t want to let them down.

Suddenly, I was responsible for 19 children. Just me and my partner helping out and even now, at U11, no other parents have stepped up. My partner can’t manage it anymore… so it’s just me now.

I had to cut the squad to 10. It broke my heart. I still feel the guilt but I couldn’t manage it all.

What people don’t see is the time. The missed weekends. The endless home conversations that revolve around training, kit, fixtures. Meanwhile, some parents disappear for the weekend without a second thought. We coaches stay. We turn down work, cancel plans, just to be there.

It’s a huge commitment. But it could be so much easier if even one or two parents stepped in.

To every coach doing it alone, you’re doing amazing.

And to the parents, we don’t need you to do it all. We just need you to help. ❤️

10/10/2026

Girl U13’s ( Saturday team )
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🔥 4TH GAME OF THE SEASON – FINALLY, OUR LUCK HAS CHANGED! 🔥

YESSSSS! 🙌⚽️

⭐️ Our 4th game of the season, and we’ve finally got the result we’ve been knocking on the door for over the last three games!

⭐️ Today’s result didn’t come as a surprise to us because, despite the recent results, we knew just how incredibly unlucky we’d been. We knew the performances were there, and it was only a matter of time before things clicked!

⭐️ We couldn’t have got off to a worse start, going 1-0 down after just 3 minutes and 2-0 down after 15 minutes. But did we panic? Absolutely not! We stuck to our game plan and simply moved the ball around a little quicker.

⭐️ After the first five minutes, we were the best team on the pitch. We absolutely bossed the game, took control and showed exactly what we’re capable of! 💪

⭐️ We pulled one back through Essi with an absolute ROCKET of a shot! 🚀 What a finish!

⭐️ Going into half-time at 2-1 down, we told the girls it was all about mentality and desire. Who wanted this win more? Who was prepared to fight for every ball and give everything for the team?

⭐️ And the answer was US! 💯🔥

⭐️ The girls came out determined, scored two fantastic goals through Nicole and then Hattie produced a wonderful finish to make it 4-2! What a comeback! What a result! And, more importantly, WHAT A PERFORMANCE!

⭐️ Without a doubt, this was our best display of the season so far. The football, the determination, the desire and the belief were there for everyone to see. We never gave up, never let our heads drop and got exactly what our performances over the last few weeks have deserved.

⭐️ 4-2 WIN! OUR BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE SEASON! AND WE’RE ONLY JUST GETTING STARTED! 🔥⚽️💪

⭐️ A massive well done to every single girl today. You all deserve this result, and hopefully this is the turning point we’ve been waiting for!



🏆 GIRL OF THE GAME – EVIE! 🧤❤️🏆

This could have gone to a number of girls today, but there was only one winner for us.

With Ava out injured with a hand injury, Evie stepped into goal despite only coming off crutches and out of her moon boot LAST WEEK following a serious foot injury!

Let that sink in for a moment.

Evie has been through so much with her injury, but with the team struggling with injuries, she was determined to be there for her teammates and do whatever she could to help.

And WOW, did she make us proud! ❤️

Limping around in goal, she pulled off some absolutely fantastic saves that kept us in the game, gave the girls confidence and helped us go on to secure this incredible victory.

That is what being part of a team is all about. Putting your teammates first, showing courage when things are difficult and giving everything you have for the badge.

Evie, you are a TRUE WARRIOR! 🫡❤️