Wedgwood FC

Under 10’s league cup winners 🤩🤩💪🏻 Football really is coming home to Wedgwood 🤗 Well done to all, amazing year of football.
Thank you to all Coaches and all involved 🫶🏻

Wow what a weekend for our Wedgwood FC Juniors! 🏆🏆🏆🏆 Four Cup finals and Four trophies won! 100% effort 100% Success ⚽️

Huge congratulations to our U12s for lifting the Div 1 Staffordshire Junior Football League cup trophy yesterday. Then our U9s winning their area cup this morning with a dominant display. Followed up by the U8s winning their final with a bare squad 🤯 and topped off with the U11s winning their final!

Amazing achievements 💙⚽️🩵👏👏👏👏👏

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Congratulations to our U12s bring home the Div 1 cup 🏆🏆💙⚽️🩵👊👏👏

Huge congratulations to Wedgwood FC winners of SJFL U12s Division 1 League Cup

💙🩵 Result 🩵💙

Wedgwood FC hosted Robin Hood Rookery at the Wedgwood Sports And Social Club on the morning of 15 March 2026, kicking off at 10:30am in a league fixture. The match ended in a thrilling 4-3 defeat for Wedgwood FC after a pulsating 90 minutes of football plus added time. Despite a valiant effort and a late surge, Wedgwood were unable to overturn the visitors’ lead.

Wedgwood FC lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, deploying four defenders, four midfielders, and two forwards. Ethan Wheeldon took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, with Brendon Whitfield and Alex Bayley operating as right and left full-backs respectively. The central defensive partnership was formed by EJ Laverty and Jordan Coleman, tasked with keeping the Robin Hood Rookery attack at bay. In midfield, Kei Parsons and Kieren Forrester provided width on the right and left flanks, while Nick Fricker and Connor Mathews anchored the central areas. Up front, the strike partnership consisted of Shane Mathews on the right and Joe Hitchens on the left. Jay Blood was named among the substitutes, ready to influence the game if called upon.

The match began with intensity as Wedgwood’s defensive line was tested early on. Alex Bayley made a crucial tackle in the fifth minute to halt an opposition advance, immediately followed by Ethan Wheeldon confidently catching a cross to quell the threat. Kei Parsons demonstrated his vision with a long pass a minute later, setting the tone for Wedgwood’s attacking intent. Ten minutes in, Jordan Coleman intercepted a dangerous move, preventing a clear chance for Robin Hood Rookery, but moments later he was booked for a bad tackle, signalling the physical nature of the contest.

Parsons continued to impress with another incisive long pass in the 18th minute, creating a promising opportunity for Wedgwood. However, the visitors struck first at the 21st minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse to open the scoring. Just two minutes later, Robin Hood Rookery doubled their lead, putting Wedgwood on the back foot early in the game. Attempts to respond were hindered as Connor Mathews fired over a hopeful effort in the 26th minute.

Wedgwood pulled one back in the 28th minute through Alex Bayley, who rose highest to head home a precise cross from Connor Mathews, sparking renewed hope. The defence remained alert, with EJ Laverty clearing danger in the 30th minute. Joe Hitchens tested the opposition goalkeeper twice in quick succession around the half-hour mark but was denied on both occasions. Unfortunately for Wedgwood, Robin Hood Rookery restored their two-goal cushion in the 36th minute.

As the first half drew to a close, Nick Fricker’s attempt sailed high in the 41st minute, while Wheeldon produced a full-stretch save in the 43rd and punched clear another effort in the 44th minute, keeping Wedgwood in the contest. The half ended with Wedgwood trailing 3-1.

At the interval, Wedgwood made a tactical substitution, bringing Jay Blood on for Shane Mathews to inject fresh energy into the side. The second half saw Wedgwood apply pressure, and their efforts were rewarded in the 52nd minute when an own goal by a Robin Hood Rookery player, following a dangerous cross from Kieren Forrester, halved the deficit. Joe Hitchens continued to press with three attempts between the 55th and 60th minutes, all thwarted by the opposition goalkeeper or missing the target.

Kieren Forrester was shown a yellow card in the 64th minute for a bad tackle, reflecting the increasingly combative nature of the match. Robin Hood Rookery responded swiftly, scoring again in the 65th minute to restore their two-goal advantage. Connor Mathews fired high in the 66th minute as Wedgwood sought to claw back the deficit. A further substitution was forced in the 72nd minute when Jay Blood was replaced by the injured Shane Mathews. EJ Laverty received a yellow card for a bad tackle at the same time, adding to Wedgwood’s disciplinary woes.

The match’s defining moment came in the 77th minute when Ethan Wheeldon made a crucial penalty save, keeping Wedgwood’s hopes alive. Three minutes later, Laverty unleashed a spectacular screamer, assisted by Kei Parsons, to bring the score to 4-3 and ignite the home crowd. Kieren Forrester’s shot was saved in the 82nd minute, and Alex Bayley’s attempt was also denied deep into injury time, but Wedgwood could not find the equaliser.

Despite the defeat, joe hitchens and Alex Bayley were standout performers, combining defensive solidity with key contributions in attack. Wedgwood FC’s spirited display was ultimately undone by defensive lapses and clinical finishing from Robin Hood Rookery, who left the Wedgwood Sports And Social Club with all three points in a memorable encounter.

💙🩵 Semi Final 🩵🩵

Can the seniors make it to a second successive division cup final 💪⚽️

💙🩵 Match Report 🩵💙

On 22 February 2026, Wedgwood FC travelled to the TRUBSHAW CROSS FOOTBALL CENTRE to face Bradwell FC in a league away fixture kicking off at 10:30am. The match ended in a thrilling 4-2 victory for Wedgwood FC after a pulsating 90 minutes of football plus added time.

Wedgwood lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Ethan Wheeldon in goal. The back four consisted of Owen Taylor at right back, Ricci Edwards and Jordan Coleman as central defenders, and Alex Bayley on the left. In midfield, Nick Fricker and George Barlow operated as the two holding central midfielders, tasked with both defensive duties and linking play. Ahead of them, the attacking trio featured Jay Blood on the right wing, Craig Cookson centrally behind the striker, and Kei Parsons on the left. Leading the line was Shane Reaney as the lone striker, expected to spearhead attacks and finish chances. The substitutes named were Joe Hitchens, EJ Laverty, Ben Deakin, Shane Mathews, Kieren Forrester, and Brendon Whitfield.

From the outset, Wedgwood showed defensive solidity with Jordan Coleman intercepting a threat in the first minute, quickly followed by Alex Bayley’s interception a minute later. Bayley then launched a long pass that created a chance in the third minute, signalling Wedgwood’s intent to attack from wide areas. George Barlow’s early attempt went wide in the fourth minute, but the team’s rhythm was evident. Jordan Coleman’s long pass in the fifth minute set up fluid play, which culminated in the opening goal just a minute later. Barlow provided a short pass assist for Jay Blood, who finished a well-worked team move to put Wedgwood ahead inside seven minutes.

The early exchanges were intense, with Barlow delivering a long pass in the seventh minute and Bayley making a crucial tackle to halt Bradwell’s advances. Ricci Edwards also made a timely tackle in the eighth minute, helping to maintain defensive composure. Owen Taylor contributed offensively with a long pass in the ninth minute and then blocked a clear chance at the tenth, demonstrating his dual role in defence and attack.

Wedgwood’s first substitution came early when Joe Hitchens replaced the injured Craig Cookson in the 13th minute. Hitchens quickly made his presence felt, forcing a save from the opposition goalkeeper in the 18th minute. However, Bradwell responded with a goal of their own in the 19th minute, leveling the score. Wedgwood were forced into another change shortly after, with EJ Laverty coming on for the injured Kei Parsons in the 20th minute.

Nick Fricker’s long pass in the 21st minute paved the way for Wedgwood to regain the lead. Joe Hitchens scored a spectacular long-range screamer with his right foot in the 30th minute, assisted by a clever flick from Shane Reaney. Reaney himself tested the keeper again in the 32nd minute but was denied. Hitchens doubled his tally with a powerful header from a cross by Reaney in the 40th minute, putting Wedgwood 3-1 up.

The first half closed with a yellow card shown to George Barlow for a bad tackle in the 41st minute and an attempt from Alex Bayley going wide in the 43rd minute. The teams went into the break with Wedgwood holding a two-goal advantage.

The second half saw Wedgwood continue to press, with Owen Taylor delivering a long pass that created a chance in the 49th minute. Shane Reaney’s shot was saved shortly after in the 50th minute. Jordan Coleman received a yellow card in the 58th minute but moments later, Joe Hitchens completed his hat-trick with a left-footed finish from a long pass by Reaney, extending the lead to 4-1.

Coleman intercepted another threat in the 62nd minute as Wedgwood maintained control. Tactical substitutions followed in the 67th minute with Shane Mathews replacing Jay Blood and Ben Deakin coming on for Owen Taylor. Hitchens had a wide attempt in the 68th minute before Bradwell pulled a goal back in the 69th minute, reducing the deficit to 4-2.

Wedgwood made further changes due to injury with Kieren Forrester replacing Nick Fricker in the 74th minute and Brendon Whitfield coming on for George Barlow two minutes later. Shane Mathews provided a flick pass in the 84th minute, creating another opportunity, while Forrester made an interception to thwart Bradwell’s attack.

Wedgwood FC’s victory was largely shaped by Joe Hitchens’ outstanding performance, scoring a hat-trick after coming on early due to injury. The team’s disciplined defensive work, combined with incisive passing and clinical finishing, secured a valuable three points on the road against a resilient Bradwell FC side.

💙🩵 Result 🩵💙

Wedgwood FC travelled to Birchall Sports Ground on 25 January 2026 for a 10:30am kick-off in their league away fixture against Breaks Athletic, securing a commanding 5-1 win. The match, officiated by referee A. Lloyd who delivered an excellent performance, saw Wedgwood FC assert their dominance throughout the 90 minutes plus added time.

Wedgwood FC lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Kieren Forrester in goal. The defensive line consisted of Owen Taylor at right back, Ricci Edwards and EJ Laverty as central defenders, and Alex Bayley on the left. In midfield, Kei Parsons and Connor Mathews operated as the two central midfielders, tasked with both defensive duties and linking play. Ahead of them, the attacking trio featured Niall Cartlidge on the right wing, Jay Blood centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Shane Reaney on the left. Leading the line was striker Shane Mathews, expected to spearhead the attack. The substitutes available were Craig Cookson, George Barlow, Jordan Coleman, Nick Fricker, and Ben Deakin.

From the outset, Wedgwood FC showed intent. Niall Cartlidge’s early attempt in the first minute went wide, signalling their attacking ambition. Shane Reaney followed suit with a wide effort in the seventh minute. Jay Blood tested the Breaks Athletic keeper with a saved shot on ten minutes, indicating Wedgwood’s growing pressure.

The 19th minute was a flurry of activity. Shane Reaney delivered a long key pass, while defenders Ricci Edwards and EJ Laverty cleared danger with crucial interventions. Connor Mathews also contributed a long pass, and Shane Mathews flicked the ball on, demonstrating fluid attacking interplay. EJ Laverty’s defensive tackle at 21 minutes further helped maintain Wedgwood’s control. Connor Mathews’ wide attempt at 22 minutes was complemented by his defensive header, while Jay Blood’s long pass created further opportunities.

At 31 minutes, Connor Mathews had a shot saved, but tactical changes soon followed. Shane Mathews was replaced by Craig Cookson at 33 minutes, and a minute later Niall Cartlidge made way for George Barlow, both substitutions aimed at refreshing the side’s attacking options. Kei Parsons then produced a long key pass at 36 minutes, setting up chances, and Shane Reaney’s shot was saved at 37 minutes.

As the first half drew to a close, George Barlow’s long pass at 43 minutes created a clear chance, with Craig Cookson’s effort saved at 44 minutes. The half ended with Wedgwood pushing forward but unable to break the deadlock.

The second half began with immediate attacking intent. Owen Taylor’s long key pass at 46 minutes created a chance, and tactical adjustments saw Jordan Coleman replace Ricci Edwards at the same time. Alex Bayley intercepted a Breaks Athletic move, while Shane Reaney’s flick pass created another opportunity. However, the game took a turn when Connor Mathews received a yellow card at 47 minutes for a bad tackle.

EJ Laverty’s timely tackle at 48 minutes prevented a chance, but Breaks Athletic struck first at 49 minutes, breaking the deadlock against the run of play. Wedgwood responded quickly with an injury-enforced substitution at 51 minutes, Craig Cookson making way for Nick Fricker.

Shane Reaney continued to create chances with a flick pass at 52 minutes, and the breakthrough came at 55 minutes when George Barlow scored, assisted by a short pass from Connor Mathews, slotting home with his right foot. Owen Taylor was replaced by Ben Deakin shortly after, as Wedgwood sought to maintain their momentum.

Ben Deakin and Jordan Coleman both made crucial interceptions in the late 50s, while Kei Parsons’ long pass at 58 minutes set up a chance that Connor Mathews converted spectacularly at 59 minutes with a screamer, assisted by Parsons’ cross. Alex Bayley’s interception at 61 minutes and Connor Mathews’ long pass at 62 minutes kept Wedgwood dominant.

However, tensions flared as Connor Mathews received a second yellow card at 63 minutes for offensive language or gestures, resulting in a red card two minutes later and reducing Wedgwood to ten men. Despite this setback, Nick Fricker’s high attempt at 65 minutes and Jay Blood’s saved shot at 68 minutes showed Wedgwood’s attacking threat remained potent.

Shane Reaney’s saved effort at 72 minutes was followed by George Barlow’s headed defensive clearance at 77 minutes. Barlow then scored again at 79 minutes, assisted by a short pass from Reaney, doubling Wedgwood’s lead. Just a minute later, Reaney himself scored a sublime lob, assisted by a long pass from Kieren Forrester, putting the game beyond doubt.

Jay Blood was substituted off for Owen Taylor at 81 minutes as Wedgwood managed the closing stages. EJ Laverty cleared danger at 83 minutes, and Nick Fricker intercepted at 85 minutes, maintaining defensive solidity. Jordan Coleman’s saved attempt at 88 minutes was one of the final chances before Shane Reaney sealed the emphatic victory with a long-range strike in the 90th minute.

In added time, attempts from Kei Parsons and Alex Bayley were saved or went high, and Owen Taylor’s wide effort rounded off the match. Wedgwood FC’s comprehensive 5-1 triumph at Birchall Sports Ground was a statement of intent in the league, with EJ Laverty’s defensive prowess earning him the player of the match accolade.

💙🩵 Result 🩵💙

Wedgwood FC hosted Robin Hood Rookery at the Wedgwood Sports And Social Club on 18 January 2026, with a 10:30am kick-off in a fiercely contested cup match. The home side emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline after 90 minutes of pulsating football.

Wedgwood lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Ethan Wheeldon in goal. The defensive line consisted of Owen Taylor at right back, Ricci Edwards and EJ Laverty as central defenders, and Alex Bayley on the left. In midfield, Kei Parsons and Ben Deakin operated as the two holding central midfielders, tasked with both breaking up play and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield trio featured Jay Blood on the right, Craig Cookson centrally, and Kieren Forrester on the left, all supporting lone striker Shane Mathews. The substitutes available were Shane Reaney, Nick Fricker, Niall Cartlidge, and Brendon Whitfield.

The match burst into life early on with Wedgwood pressing high. Alex Bayley’s attempt on goal in the fourth minute was well saved, quickly followed by a similar effort from Shane Mathews a minute later, also denied by the visitors’ keeper. However, Wedgwood took the lead in the fifth minute when Ricci Edwards rose highest to head home a Craig Cookson corner, setting the tone for an intense encounter.

Defensively, Alex Bayley was alert to clear danger immediately after the opener, while EJ Laverty’s timely tackle in the 13th minute helped stifle Robin Hood Rookery’s advances. Kieren Forrester’s influence grew as he tested the opposition keeper with a shot saved in the 16th minute and then provided a clever flick pass two minutes later, showcasing his creative spark on the left flank.

Ricci Edwards continued to be a defensive rock, heading clear a dangerous ball in the 19th minute, but Robin Hood Rookery struck back swiftly with an equaliser in the 20th minute, cancelling out Wedgwood’s early advantage. The hosts responded with a stunning long-range strike from Ben Deakin just two minutes later, expertly curled in with his left foot from outside the box following a precise pass from Jay Blood.

Wedgwood’s defence remained resolute, with EJ Laverty blocking an effort in the 25th minute. However, the game’s physicality was evident when Kei Parsons was booked for a late tackle in the 29th minute. Alex Bayley’s interception in the 32nd minute prevented another threat, maintaining Wedgwood’s grip on the match.

As the first half progressed, Shane Mathews continued to create chances, delivering flick passes in the 38th and 41st minutes that kept the Robin Hood Rookery defence on edge. Unfortunately, Craig Cookson was forced off injured just before half-time, replaced by Shane Reaney in the 40th minute. Wedgwood made a tactical substitution at the interval, bringing Nick Fricker on for Ben Deakin to freshen the midfield.

The half-time whistle arrived with Wedgwood holding a slender 2-1 lead.

Early in the second half, both Shane Reaney and Nick Fricker combined well, exchanging long passes in the 50th minute to probe the visitors’ backline. Robin Hood Rookery’s resilience paid off again when they found the net in the 59th minute, levelling the score at 2-2.

Wedgwood responded with determination, and in the 57th minute, Niall Cartlidge replaced the injured Jay Blood, immediately making an impact by intercepting a dangerous pass to prevent a clear chance. Nick Fricker continued to influence play with a clever flick pass in the 58th minute.

The decisive moment came in the 72nd minute when Ricci Edwards once again rose to the occasion, heading home a free-kick delivered by Shane Reaney to restore Wedgwood’s lead. This goal proved crucial as the visitors pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages.

Tactically, Wedgwood made a final substitution in the 82nd minute, bringing on Brendon Whitfield for Owen Taylor to shore up the defence. Alex Bayley’s interception in the 89th minute and Ricci Edwards’ clearance deep into injury time ensured the home side held firm.

Wedgwood FC’s victory was built on a solid defensive foundation and moments of attacking brilliance, with Ricci Edwards’ two headed goals and Ben Deakin’s long-range strike proving decisive. Kieren Forrester and Alex Bayley were standout performers, combining creativity and defensive solidity to earn player of the match honours.

This hard-fought 3-2 win sends Wedgwood FC through to the next round of the cup, much to the delight of the home supporters at the Wedgwood Sports And Social Club.

The following event is been held at Barlaston Cricket Club in support of local resident, James Hancock.

The event is open to everyone and it would be amazing to see local residents, along with any family or friends, attending the club on 24th January showing their support

No tickets required and bets can be placed on the night.

💙🩵 Player Wanted 🩵💙

Wedgwood fc U9’s (Sunday) are currently looking to add a new player to their side.

Winter training currently takes places on a Wednesday night 6-7 at Longton Rugby Club.

Any info needed feel free to contect Mark on 07841760000