Weekend Round Up - 29th/30th March

It was a weekend full of drama, pride, and no shortage of passion across the Woodkirk Wolves club as teams from our youngest players to our senior sides put in impressive performances on and off the pitch. From silverware being lifted to grit shown in adversity, this was a weekend to remember for the pack.

U15 Girls Crowned Division 3 Champions

The headlines belong to our U15 Girls who clinched the Division 3 title in style with a dominant 5-0 win over Norristhorpe. In what was arguably their most complete performance of the season, the girls delivered a ruthless display from back to front. Abbie led the line with a superb hat-trick, while Evie A and Scarlett added two brilliantly worked goals.

Defensively, the team was solid once again, with Megan delivering what can only be described as a Rolls Royce performance in central defence, earning her the Girl of the Game award. A fantastic achievement with a game to spare, and one that reflects the hard work and development of every player in the squad.

Reserves Show Heart in Narrow Defeat

Elsewhere, the Reserves faced an uphill battle from the start, taking the field with just nine players against league leaders Sowerby Bridge. Despite the numbers disadvantage, the lads showed immense commitment and even took a surprise 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Daniel and a thunderous free kick by Swifty.

Unfortunately, fatigue and a late red card proved costly, and Sowerby found four goals in the final ten minutes to turn the game around. The standout moment came from Kene, who ran to the station to catch a train mid-game and arrived 28 minutes in to support his team. It was a result that didn’t reflect the performance, but the pride in this group could not be stronger.

First Team Fall Short Despite Bright Start

The First Team shared a similar story in their 4-2 loss to South Leeds. Starting brightly and taking an early lead through a Jonny header, the game quickly turned into a frustrating tale of missed chances and costly errors.

Fish unfortunately levelled the scores with an audacious own goal, and South Leeds took control in the second half. Despite a late goal from Cole and promising play from Jonny and Fin, the result slipped away. With nine games left, there’s still time for the team to find consistency and end the season strongly.

U17 Blacks Dig Deep for Mother’s Day Victory

At Woodkirk Academy, the U17 Blacks ground out a gritty 2-1 win over Honley in difficult conditions. A strong crosswind disrupted both teams’ rhythm, but Woodkirk found their spark in the second half.

After going one down early, the Wolves fought back and produced a moment of magic from Harry S, who struck from 30 yards with a rocket that flew over the keeper into the net. A fantastic strike that sealed a hard-fought win and capped off a great performance in tough circumstances.

U13 Blacks Secure Late Win in Thriller

The U13 Blacks produced one of the weekend’s most exciting matches, coming from behind to beat Wortley Colts 3-2 away from home. Max opened the scoring after great link-up play from Riley and Joe, but Wortley struck back and took the lead in the second half.

Max equalised through sheer determination, chasing down a long ball and sliding it past the keeper. With only minutes remaining, Riley stepped up to take a free kick from distance. The wind helped it dip in front of the keeper, and the ball found its way into the bottom corner for a deserved winner. MOM honours were shared between Max, Riley, and Tyler for their all-round contributions.

U10 Oranges Dominate Across Two Matches

The Under 10 Oranges faced Wrenthorpe in their penultimate league fixture and turned in two excellent performances, winning overall 8-3.

Game 1 was a tight 1-0 win, with Gray scoring and Koby impressing as a lone defender and earning MOTM for his calmness and control.

Game 2 was a more open affair, with Woodkirk running out 7-3 winners. Sam stole the show with a hat-trick of goals and assists, while Harry was instrumental in midfield and named MOTM. Jack was unlucky not to score what would have been the free kick of the season, hitting the crossbar from 20 yards.

U9 Oranges Impress in the Wind

The U9 Oranges gave a strong account of themselves against Altofts in windy conditions. The boys battled hard throughout the end-to-end contest. Freddie, who celebrated his birthday, was named Parents' Player of the Match for some brave goalkeeping. Coach’s award went to Riley, who showed great resilience to return to the game after an early knock and support his team throughout.



U7s Show Progress Against Walton

The U7s showed just how far they’ve come in recent weeks with a much-improved performance against Walton. Their passing and movement were standout features of the game, and the improvement since their previous meeting was clear for all to see.

Freddie was the standout performer, scoring early and also putting in an excellent shift in goal with smart saves and composed distribution. The signs are promising for this young side who continue to develop with each game.

A Weekend to Remember

From title celebrations to resilient battles and promising youth performances, this weekend captured everything that makes Woodkirk Wolves a club to be proud of. Every team played their part, every player gave their all, and the bond throughout the club remains as strong as ever.

Well done to all players, coaches, parents, and supporters. The Pack continues to grow.