In a spectacular display of dominance, Ashton Athletic secured a commanding 5-0 victory away from home against Daisy Hill. Here's a detailed recap of the match:

Ashton Athletic wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Sullivan Barker opening the scoring within just 5 minutes. Niall Partridge's pinpoint cross-field pass found Ethan Pearce, whose first-time delivery was expertly headed home by Sullivan Barker, setting the tone for the game.

Thomas Romano showcased his quality by scoring two goals in quick succession, the first a tap in after Daisy Hill's keeper spilled a free kick. The second came 10 minutes later, Romano picked up the ball on halfway, turned and ran passed two defenders slotting home comfortably. Ashton Athletic took the 3-0 lead into the break.

Unfortunately, there was a downside for The Yellows as both teams were reduced to 10 men before halftime, Ryan Thomas of Daisy Hill was sent off for a dangerous tackle and Ethan Pearce of Ashton Athletic also received a contentious red card from the referee.

Despite Daisy Hill's efforts, Ashton maintained their dominance in the second half. Although The Yellows missed a penalty opportunity, Thomas Romano completed his hat-trick with ease, earning him the well-deserved Man of the Match accolade.
Jack Smith sealed the victory for Ashton Athletic with a sensational goal, capping off an outstanding performance for the team.
The Yellows' solid defensive display ensured a clean sheet, while their clinical finishing secured three crucial points in their league campaign.

This was Ashton Athletic's best performance of the season and exemplified their determination and skill, leaving everyone at the club hopeful for continued success in what remains of the season.

Starting XI
1 Joe Beswick
2 Daniel Flood
3 Ethan Pearce
4 Joe White
5 Chris Cottington
6 Conal Larkin
7 Niall Partridge
8 Joshua Nicholson
9 Thomas Romano
10 Deklan Hill
11 Sullivan Barker

Substitutes
Calum Wilson, Jack Smith, Zach Conway, Ross Ellison, Reece Carrington

Next Five Matches for Ashton Athletic
Date Opponent K.O.
16/03/24 Shelley (H) 15:00
19/03/24 Holker Old Boys (H) 20:00
23/03/24 Garstang (H) 15:00
30/03/24 Ilkley Town (A) 15:00
01/04/24 Ashton Town (A) 15:00

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Match Preview: Ashton Athletic vs Daisy Hill

Ashton Athletic are set to clash with Daisy Hill tonight at Daisy Hill's home ground in what promises to be an exhilarating match under the floodlights. Here's what to expect:

The game kicks off at 19:45 on Monday, March 11th.
Daisy Hill currently sit in 11th place in the league, while The Yellows are two places behind in 13th position. With both teams eager for points, the stakes are high.

Ashton Athletic faced a setback in their last match, losing 2-0 to South Liverpool. Meanwhile, Daisy Hill come into the game with momentum, having secured an impressive 4-0 victory against Steeton away from home.

With both clubs needing points, expect a fiercely contested battle on the pitch. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, filled with intensity and determination from both sides

Ground: The Plumb Factory Stadium
Address: New Sirs, St James Street, Westhoughton, Bolton
Postcode: BL5 2EB
Telephone: 01942 818544