Men's 3rd XI vs Maidstone M5

Men's 3s Open New Era with Emphatic 11-1 Rout

The Men's 3s couldn't have dreamed of a better start to life after promotion. Opening the new campaign at their brand-new home ground at Sir Roger Manwood's School, the team overcame a nervy start to deliver an absolute masterclass in clinical finishing.

After dominating the opening exchanges and creating a flurry of early chances that went unpunished, it was Maidstone 5ths who struck first against the run of play, taking a 1-0 lead.

Far from letting the setback affect them, conceding completely sparked the Men's 3s' attack into life. Once the equalizer went in, the floodgates well and truly opened. Relentless pressure, slick passing, and ruthless finishing turned the match into a procession as the home side romped to a stunning 11-1 victory.

Goalscorers & Timeline

• Asa: 12', 28', 48', 53' 
• Dylan: 20', 66'
• Kit: 22', 53'
• Ollie: 26', 30'
• Archie: 45'

While the goals were shared brilliantly across the squad, highlighted by Asa's incredible four-goal haul and quick-fire braces from Ollie, Kit, and Dylan the real story was the team's composure after going behind. Adapting to their new surroundings at Sir Roger Manwood's, this statement performance sends a clear message to the rest of the league that the team means business as they target a second successive promotion.