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31/12/2026, Rayleigh Stadium, Rayleigh, England
Friendly

Rayleigh Vs Lytham St Annes

Rayleigh play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: R Souter (GK) , M Bell (CB) , D McCrae (CB) , L Boward (CB) , P Gracie (RB) , K Mulryan (LB) , S Gaddis (CDM) , J Polston (CAM) , M Wayne (RM) , M Hearn (LM) , H McGuire (ST) And the subs are: M Kazemi (CB) , S Nee (CB) , F Lawgoch (CM) , D Martin (CM) , M Baines (ST)

Lytham St Annes play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: O Connor (GK) , E Pattie (CB) , A Mylne (CB) , C Maguire (RB) , G Duncan (LB) , B McBroom (CDM) , J Vaughan (CAM) , N MacCoughlan (RM) , D Brigidi (LM) , C Mullins (ST) , E Davies (ST) And the subs are: P Hannigan (GK) , W Dickson (CB) , J Shortt (CM) , G Drummond (CM) , J Phillips (ST)

Welcome to Rayleigh Stadium in Rayleigh, England where Rayleigh will face Lytham St Annes.  This is a friendly fixture.  The attendance is 1218.

1' - Rayleigh kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Lloyd Boward passes to Phil Gracie.  Phil Gracie finds Marcus Bell with a short pass.  Marcus Bell hits the ball long to James Polston.  James Polston fires a shot from distance...but the shot goes wide!

6' - James Polston speeds past Alex Mylne.  

14' - Bruce McBroom finds Jonny Vaughan with a short pass.  Jonny Vaughan sees Chris Mullins making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Chris Mullins takes the ball.  Chris Mullins tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

15' - Ron Souter plays a long ball to Lloyd Boward.  Lloyd Boward curls in a cross, but Edward Pattie intercepts the ball.  

17' - Edward Pattie plays a short pass to Jonny Vaughan.  Sam Gaddis tackles Jonny Vaughan and the ball goes loose.  Rayleigh try to launch a quick counter attack.  Marc Wayne runs with the ball, beating Cillian Maguire.  

19' - Marc Wayne attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

34' - Harry McGuire runs with the ball, beating David Brigidi.  

35' - Harry McGuire strikes the ball from distance, aiming for the top of the net...and Harry McGuire scores!  That's a great goal from the Rayleigh player!  The ball went in off the upright!

36' - Lytham St Annes kick the ball off for the restart.  

39' - Rayleigh try to launch a quick counter attack.  Kieran Mulryan finds James Polston with a short pass.  James Polston runs with the ball, beating Chris Mullins.  

41' - James Polston sees Harry McGuire making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Harry McGuire runs on to the ball.  Harry McGuire hits the ball...but Oliver Connor stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Matthew Hearn pounces on the loose ball...Matthew Hearn looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

44' - Jonny Vaughan sees a run from Niall MacCoughlan.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Niall MacCoughlan is caught offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Lytham St Annes kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - Sam Gaddis sees Marc Wayne making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Marc Wayne is unable to control the ball!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Marcus Bell is going to be taken off.  Sam Nee is going to be brought on.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Edward Pattie will come off.  William Dickson joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Niall MacCoughlan is going to be taken off.  John Shortt is going to be brought on.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Marc Wayne is going to be taken off.  Fraser Lawgoch is going to be brought on.  

54' - Bruce McBroom sees Chris Mullins making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Chris Mullins is unable to control the ball!  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lloyd Boward will come off.  Mohsin Kazemi is brought on from the bench.  

61' - Phil Gracie finds Sam Nee with a long ball.  Sam Nee passes the ball to Matthew Hearn.  Matthew Hearn crosses the ball into the box, finding Sam Gaddis.  Sam Gaddis directs a header attempting to beat Oliver Connor...but its over!

62' - Oliver Connor spots a run from Chris Mullins.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Chris Mullins is able to take the ball.  Chris Mullins strikes the ball, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Chris Mullins for Lytham St Annes!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

62' - Rayleigh kick the ball off for the restart.  

65' - Matthew Hearn slides the ball to Fraser Lawgoch.  Fraser Lawgoch finds James Polston with a short pass.  James Polston chips a long ball to Phil Gracie.  Phil Gracie spots a run from Matthew Hearn.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

66' - Bruce McBroom sees a run from Edwyn Davies.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Edwyn Davies has strayed offside!  

69' - John Shortt spots a run from Chris Mullins.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Chris Mullins is able to take the ball.  Chris Mullins hits the ball...and Chris Mullins scores!  That's a superb goal from the Lytham St Annes player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

69' - Rayleigh kick the ball off for the restart.  

72' - With a turn of pace, Harry McGuire beats David Brigidi.  

73' - James Polston attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from James Polston for Rayleigh!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

73' - Lytham St Annes kick the ball off for the restart.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Edwyn Davies is going to be taken off.  John Phillips is going to be brought on.  

80' - Bruce McBroom passes to William Dickson.  William Dickson passes a long ball to David Brigidi.  Kieran Mulryan tackles David Brigidi and the ball goes loose.  Sam Gaddis tackles Chris Mullins and the ball goes loose.  Sam Nee passes the ball to Phil Gracie.  Phil Gracie passes a long ball to James Polston.  James Polston takes the ball past Cillian Maguire with a turn of pace.  

81' - James Polston whips in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Alex Mylne.  

87' - William Dickson plays a short pass to Jonny Vaughan.  Jonny Vaughan finds Bruce McBroom with a long pass.  Bruce McBroom spots a run from David Brigidi.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but David Brigidi can't get to the ball!  

89' - Bruce McBroom finds William Dickson with a short pass.  James Polston successfully tackles William Dickson and takes possession.  James Polston sees Fraser Lawgoch making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Fraser Lawgoch takes the ball.  Fraser Lawgoch strikes the ball...but the shot goes wide!



The match has ended Rayleigh 2 - 2 Lytham St Annes.