We are incredibly proud to announce that our Year 9 Football Team has completed a fantastic League and Cup double, bringing home even more silverware to St Edmund’s.

Having already been crowned champions of the Wolverhampton Schools Football League, the team travelled to AFC Wulfrunians to face Aldersley in the much-anticipated Cup Final.

The game got off to a tense start. Despite creating a couple of early chances, St Edmund’s quickly found themselves 2-0 down after two sharp goals from Aldersley. Just before the half-time whistle, however, Esandju Almeida pulled one back with a tidy finish to make it 2-1 and give the team hope going into the break.

The second half proved just as eventful. After going 3-1 down, our team showed immense character, determination, and team spirit. Another goal from Esandju and a late equaliser by Monty Buckmaster brought the score to 3-3, setting up a nail-biting finish.

Due to the high temperatures, the match went straight to penalties. Showing nerves of steel, Jake Evans, Ralph O’Connor, Esandju Almeida, Gabe Mullan, and Monty Buckmaster all confidently converted their spot-kicks. The hero of the moment was goalkeeper Adam White, who made a crucial save to secure a well-deserved victory for St Edmund’s.

This result marks an incredible achievement for the team, and we couldn’t be more proud of their resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Please join us in congratulating the full squad:

 

Adam White

Ebby Matudidi

Ralph O’Connor

Kacper Zagrzebski

Boyd Field

Rueben Warlow

Monty Buckmaster

Gabriel Mullan

Esandju Almeida

Fin Foster

Cole Bradley

Godbles Freeman-Taylor

Jake Evans

Dadwar Hamed

Treasure Solanke

and S.