Witton U18's continued their pre-season with a really close game against the Witton NPLFA Academy team on Friday at Sandbach Community Football Centre. The Academy team weathered an early storm but settled down and were deserved leaders, going in 3-0 up at half time. The second half was a different story with the U18's fighting back, but ultimately second best as the final whistle stopped their comeback with the score at 4-3 to the Academy.

A great performance from both teams, played with real spirit in tough conditions.

Kyle Phipps scored his second hat trick of the week, but this was a real team effort!

Best of luck to the Academy team in their new season!

Match Summary courtesy of Paul Phipps.