12/10/2026
ICKLESHAM CASUAL VETS 6 — WESTFIELD VETS 3
The vets started off their league campaign against reigning champions Westfield at Home. We knew we were going to have to work hard against a good Westfield team.
We started a little slow; Integrating new players into a familiar icklesham squad was going to take time with both Mike Keefe and Greg Stoodley making debuts for the vets.
We had Chasse in the sticks to thank for keeping the score 0-0, with a superb one on one save, tipped onto the bar!
We got the breakthrough Goal with the tireless fennerz, latching on to a poor back pass and bravely slotting it home past the onrushing Westfield no1.
Soon after we made it two, after some great work from Ali Adams, forcing a smart stop from the GK, Mike keefe on hand to smash home the rebound on his debut.
2-0 was soon 3 nil. Superb solo goal from Ali Adams, beating three helpless Westfield players and smashing it home.
Went in at half time 3-0 which possibly flattered us slightly but being so clinical in front of goal was the difference. The Brief was to settle and control the game better.
Took just a few minutes to get our 4th of the day. Pick of the bunch, outrageous volley from the edge of the box from TJ in off the bar. 🚀
4-0 up and got a bit sloppy, conceding a free kick which the Westfield midfielder despatched. 4-1 soon became 4-2 with a hopeful cross looping over a helpless chasse, Westfield striker unmarked to tap in at the back post.
We instantly replied through the brilliant Ali Adams, getting his second of the game and securing the 3 points.
Was still time for another Goal for the casuals. Fennerz putting in a great corner for Greg Stoodley to head home on debut inside the box. 6-2.
Westfield got what was a consolation goal with a free header form a corner. Full time, icklesham 6-3 Westfield.
A great start to the season, some work to do defensively but all round brilliant performance!
UTC 💚🔥⚽️
Westfield FC