Marlow FC vs Three Bridges
Recap
Jubilee Field
Marlow FC
Three Bridges
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kick | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 0 |
| 0 | Shots on Goal | 0 |
| 0 | Shots | 0 |
FA Trophy Debut Delight for Dominant Bridges
Three Bridges made an excellent start to their FA Trophy campaign with a convincing 3–0 victory away at Marlow, extending their perfect opening to the 2025/26 season.
The visitors faced a pre-match setback when goalkeeper Sam Roberts was ruled out with illness. With the second-choice keeper unavailable, defender Billy Irving stepped in between the posts. Despite the disruption, Bridges remained composed and delivered a disciplined performance.
From the outset, Bridges controlled possession and created several clear opportunities. Charlie Bennett forced two fine saves from Marlow’s Ryan North, while new signing Destiny Ojo also went close on multiple occasions. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 40th minute when Ojo headed home from a well-worked move involving Dan Ferreira and Hayden Velvick resulting in a debut goal for the young forward.
After the restart, Bridges continued to dominate. Bennett saw a goal ruled out for offside before Irving, deputising superbly in goal, denied Marlow’s Kassim with an excellent save. The lead was doubled in the 72nd minute when Bennett unselfishly squared for substitute Ade Adeyinka to finish from close range.
Irving was called upon again late on, producing another fine stop, before Bridges sealed the result in the 86th minute. Noel Fisher’s run and cutback found Bennett, who finished confidently to make it 3–0.
The victory means Bridges remain unbeaten across all competitions this season, with two league wins, two FA Cup victories, and now FA Trophy progress.
🔁 Three Bridges FC Line-up
Starting XI:
Irving (GK), Ferreira, Neathey, Holden, Hallard, Villavicencio, Woollard, Rivera, Velvick, Ojo, Bennett
Goalscorers:
Ojo (40), Adeyinka (72), Bennett (86)
Substitutes:
- Adeyinka (on for Villavicencio, 65’)
- Fisher (on for Ojo, 65’)
- Bull (on for Rivera, 75’)
- Hayden-Pickering (on for Velvick, 79’)
- Matthews (on for Woollard, 84’)
🔜 Next Fixtures
- Bank Holiday Monday 25th August – League derby away at Broadbridge Heath
- Saturday 30 August – FA Cup tie at home vs Walton & Hersham
- FA Trophy – Next round away at Ascot United
⭐ Player of the Match: Billy Irving
Thrust into goal at the last minute, the centre-back produced two crucial saves and a composed display to secure a clean sheet in extraordinary circumstances.