Match Reports 2023/24

Sat 5th August FC Kirkby   5   v   3   Capenhurst Villa FC Res  ..... Well this looked like a tough opening fixture, and thats exactly how it panned out. Although these were a decent side, we still gifted them a couple of goals, going 4-0 down at one stage. We battled back bravely to get to 4-2, via two Steve Rowlands strikes. But then gifted Kirkby another sloppy goal, 5-2. That was realistically game over, but making his senior football debut, 17yr old Lewis Chapman bagged himself a late goal, and well done to him, to make the final score 5-3. Danny Carter took the Cape MoM today with a non stop performance. 'Back To Results'

Wed 9th August Capenhurst Villa FC  1   v  1   Chester Nomads  FC ..... A game of two halves as Cape completely bossed the first 45 mins, taking a first half lead on 39 mins, via a Jamie Easton header, 1-0. After we had mysteriously, had a goal disallowed after 28 mins, for what, we don't know? We never hit the dizzy heights in the second half, as we did in the first, and Nomads managed to rescue a point, with a goal on 81 mins, 1-1. A point but a disappointing end for the lads, which felt like a loss. Brad O'Donnell took tonights Cape MoM, with a solid performance at centre back. 'Back To Results'

Sat 12th August Capenhurst Villa FC  1   v  1   Maghull FC ..... Another point, and another decent performance from Cape. It could easily have been all three points again. The visitors took a 1-0 lead on 32 mins, with their only shot on target. Half time 0-1. Cape pulled up their sleeves, and played some good stuff, and deservedly levelled through Cape MoM on the day, Nathan Lightfoot, with a well worked goal, 1-1. We played some great football throughout, but that's how it stayed. A penalty save from Cape keeper Chris Hickling, on 76 mins, made sure it remained 1-1, and we certainly didn't deserve to lose, so justice was done. Good Effort today Lads !  'Back To Results'

Monday 14th August Capenhurst Villa FC Res   2   v   6   Frodsham Park FC ..... A bad day at the office for the ressies, as we were undone 6-2. Cape did create plenty of chances in the first half but the visitors found the net as early as 7 mins to take a half time 1-0 lead. The 2nd half was not much to write home about, as Frodsham rattled in 5 more goals, to take a 6-0 lead. Harrison Cooper and a Phil Strapp goal made the scoreline look a bit more respectable with two late goals, 6-2. We'll dust ourselves down and go again on Saturday. The lively Leo Young took the Cape MoM on the night. 'Back To Results'

Wed 16th August Heswall FC  A   v   A  Capenhurst Villa FC  ..... Game abandoned at 0-0, due to an injury to a Heswall player. 'Back To Results'

Sat 19th August Capenhurst Villa FC   1   v   1   Aintree Villa FC ..... Well another 1-1 draw, our third on the spin. And it could, and should have been 3 wins. Today was no different as we went 1-0 down early doors, with just 3 mins on the clock. It was a dour first half from Cape but we sprung to life in the second half, and created chance after chance, but it took Cape centre back, and Cape MoM on the day Kirk MacMurray to show the strikers how to finish, with an equaliser on 81 mins 1-1. A deserved point in the end, but it could, and should have been three. West Kirby Res   3  v  1  Capenhurst Villa FC Res ..... Cape paid for a slow start, in this away day to West Kirby. We were 3-0 down within the first half hour, and although we won the second half 1-0, it wasn't quite enough. A 3-1 margin at full time, but a much better second half showing, gives us a bit of optimism for the coming weeks, but we can't afford any more slow starts. Cape MoM and stand out man today was centre back Huw Williams. 'Back To Results'

Tues 22nd August Ellesmere Port Town FC   0  v   5  Capenhurst Villa FC ..... A convincing win tonight with some fine goals to boot. Steve Rowlands put us 1-0 up on 14 mins, and a fine header from a corner from Matty Vickers made it 2-0 on 23 mins. Jamie Easton added a third with a well taken strike on 38 mins, half time 3-0. The second half still saw a dominant Cape, and goals from Brad O'Donnell, and another from Steve Rowlands wrapped up a deserved 5-0 win. Cape MoM on the night Matty Vickers. 'Back To Results'

Sat 26th August Capenhurst Villa FC   0   v   1   Mossley Hill Athletic FC ..... This was a fantastic game, and a great advert for West Cheshire football. With two committed teams, and an end to end contest. Unfortunately for Cape the visitors, top of the table and unbeaten Mossley Hill, netted in the 81st minute to take the three points, but Cape gave a great account of themselves, and had we potted any one of our many chances, it could easily have been three points for us. No complaints though, as it could easily had gone either way. Well done to Mossley Hill. Sam Toy took the Cape MoM, after a centre back masterclass. 'Back To Results'

Sat 2nd September Capenhurst Villa FC   2   v  2   Marshalls FC ..... Another draw and to be fair, not our best performance. We took an early lead on 5 mins, via a superb volley from Cape MoM on the day,  Steve Rowlands 1-0. But the visitors replied on 11 mins, 1-1. Then again on 33 mins, to take a 2-1 half time lead. We levelled through a Jamie Easton header on 55 mins, 2-2. And Marshalls then had two men sent of within 5 mins. But even after being reduced to 9 men with 25 mins left, they defended stoutly, and Cape couldn't break them down to find that third goal, so 2-2 it stayed. Heswall FC Res  0   v  3    Capenhurst Villa FC Res ..... A fine and well deserved first win of the season for our Ressies. Cape took a first half lead, with a well taken Sam Cooper goal, 1-0. Cape continued on the front foot in the second period, and Gabe Kwateng struck twice, to make it a safe 3 points, and 3-0 to Cape. A clean sheet also remained intact, as Cape keeper Dave Ashcroft saved a last minute penalty, 3-0 final score. Harley Morris was our stand out man, and Cape MoM today after a cool and composed game. Also a mention goes to new signing Jack Hill, who had a fine debut. 'Back To Results'

Sat 9th September Capenhurst Villa FC   4   v  0   Dukinfeild Town FC ..... A great win and through to round two of the prestigious Cheshire Amateur Cup. Cape were more than worthy winners today, and scored some cracking goals to boot. In-Form leading scorer Steve Rowlands bagged a hat-trick, along with the Cape MoM, in a superb personal performance. Jamie Easton added a fourth goal, as we sailed into the next round. Good Effort lads ! Runcorn Sports FC   3   v  1    Capenhurst Villa FC Res ..... A  decent game from Cape, and it was never a 3-1 margin. We just need a bit more luck in front of goal, as we are creating chances by the dozen. Gabe Kwateng carried on his good form, scoring our goal, and claiming the Cape MoM, through sheer, tireless endeavour. But after a brave effort, we came away with nothing, 3-1 losers. Heads up lads,  and onto next week. ack To Results'

Sat 16th September Rainhill Town FC   5   v  1    Capenhurst Villa FC ..... A bad day at the office im afraid, as Cape were well beaten at Rainhill. The home side took a 2-0 lead after 18 mins, added a 3rd on 32 mins 3-0 but Phil Quillam bagged just after that 3-1, as Cape looked like getting back into the game. Half time 3-1. Unfortunately we never carried the last 20 mins into the second half and Rainhill added 2 more goals to cruise home 5-1 winners. In form Steve Rowlands was again our stand out man and Cape MoM. Capenhurst Villa FC Res    3   v  2   Ellesmere Port Town Res ..... A great win for the ressies, in an entertaining local derby game. A game in which the lead see-sawed between both teams. Cape took the lead with a Gabe Kwateng strike on 16 mins 1-0. It stayed 1-0 up until the 56th minute, when the visitors rattled in 2 goals in the space of 3 mins 1-2. They were now on top, but some indiscipline saw them have a man sent off and a man sent to the sin bin. Cape took advantage, and livewire Gabe Kwateng scored two goals in as many minutes, to claim a great win, and the Cape MoM to boot. Nevertheless a great team effort today, Well done boys.   'Back To Results'

Sat 23rd September Litherland Remyca Res    2   v  2   Capenhurst Villa FC ..... Yet another draw, after the trek over to Litherland. Tom Challinor registered, alongside regular Cape goal getter, Steve Rowlands. Unfortunately the home side replied with two goals of their own, to register a 2-2 draw. A shame we're not turning these draws into wins, because otherwise we'd be right up there at the top of the table. Heads up lads. The in-form Nathan Lightfoot took the Cape MoM, with another 8/10 performance.  Capenhurst Villa FC Res    2   v  3   Cammell Laird Res ..... A great performance today and it could easily had been a win, or at the least a draw. But it wasn't to be, and we came away empty handed after a 3-2 loss. But it was a great effort from the lads, against a very strong Lairds team. Both teams contributed to what was an entertaining game. Matty Hickman scored a great goal, from a well worked free kick. But goal of the game definitely went to evergreen Rob MacDowell, who also took the Cape MoM, with a fine performance. 'Back To Results'

Sat 30th September Both Games Postponed 'Back To Results'

Sat 7th October Capenhurst Villa FC     0   v  2   Hattersley FC ..... A bad day at the office today, as we never reached anything like our best, and went tumbling out of the Cheshire Am Cup. Hattersley showed more than us on the day, and we got what we deserved...Nothing. Frodsham Park FC    1  v  6   Capenhurst Villa FC Res ..... In contrast to the 1st team, our ressies had a great day. Finishing up with a 6-1 away win. After taking a 3-1 half time lead, we pressed home our superiority and finshed up with a fine three points. Goals from Matty Vickers 2. Jack Hill, Matty Hickman, Lewis Chapman, and a goal from Cape MoM on the day, with a fine Captains performance, Terry Watts, secured a fine win. 'Back To Results'

Sat 14th October Maghull FC    2  v  0   Capenhurst Villa FC ..... Cape travelled to top of the table Maghull in what looked like a big ask. But the real Cape turned up this week, and were unlucky not to come away with something. We more than held our own today, in what was a massive improvement from last week. 0-0 at half time, we were unluckily undone with 2 late Maghull goals in the last 20 mins. After competing well throughout the game, it could easily have been at least a point on our travels, but it wasn't to be. Nevertheless, a big improvement. Stand out man for us today, Ashley Wardle deservedly took the Cape mom. 'Back To Results'

Sat 21st October Both Games Off This Weekend 'Back To Results'

Sat 28th October  Mersey Royal FC    3    v   2   Capenhurst Villa FC ..... Cape started well today but Mersey Royal finished the stronger, to take the 3 points. Cape went 1-0 upon 29 mins, with a fine Nathan Lightfoot goal on 30 mins, 1-0. Cape were mostly in control for the remainder of the first half, 1-0 half time. Mersey Royal raised their game in the second period, and rallied with three goals in a 20 minute spell, to go 3-1 up after 75 minutes. Cape did manage a late Steve Rowlands strike, 3-2, with probably our only effort on the Royal goal in the second half. And 3-2 it finished. Mom Nathan Lightfoot. Capenhurst Villa FC Res    2   v  0   Sutton Rangers FC ..... A fine win, and an encouraging performance, as cape win through to the Wirral Amateur Cup Semi Final. A fixture for the lads to look forward to in the New Year, as a Matty Hickman penalty made it 1-0, and a further goal in the first half, 2-0, proved to be enough to send us through. Well Done lads. 'Back To Results'

Sat 4th November   Marshalls FC    2    v    1  Capenhurst Villa FC ..... Cape started well again today but fell behind on 20 mins, 0-1 and Half time. In the second period we were well the better team, and Brad O'donnell drew us level 10 minutes into the 2nd half, 1-1. But we fell behind once more, 2-1, and finished the game with 9 men, which obviously didn't aid us getting back into the game. So 2-1 it stayed. Nathan Lightfoot took the cape Mom, once again Capes stand out man.  'Back To Results'

Sat 11th November   Chester Nomads FC Res    5    v    0  Capenhurst Villa FC Res ..... A bad day at the office today, as we succumbed to a 5-0 defeat. Things weren't looking too bad, in a quite even first half. We went 1-0 down after 28 mins, but were well in the game. The second half proved a different matter though, as we had a man sent off, and the home side took full advantage. Rattling in four goals to make it a 5-0 finishing scoreline. Heads up lads ! Cape Mom today Sam Bartley, non stop all game. 'Back To Results'

Fri and Sat 24th & 25th November   Newton FC    5    v    4  Capenhurst Villa FC ..... A unfortunate exit in the Pyke cup, as we were undone 5-4 after extra time. 1-0 down on 8 mins John Britton Levelled 1-1, and we then went 2-1 down but Steve Rowlands levelled for cape just before the break, 2-2 HT. The game see-sawed from end to end finishing up 4-4 at full time with goals from Steve Rowlands and Josh McEwan. Newton scored a killer goal in extra time to knock us out, bad luck boys. Keeper Chris Hickling took a deserved Cape MoM which included an impressive penalty save. Final score 4-5. Capenhurst Villa FC Res       4     v    0 Chester Nomads Res ..... A cracking performance by the Ressies. A reversal from the 5-0 defeat by the Nomads just 2 weeks ago, brought home three welcome points, after a fine 4-0 win. A Matty Scott double, a Harley morris strike, and a 4th goal from Cape Mom on the day, Joe Whittle, secured a great win and top performance today, with some slick passing throughout. Well in lads. 'Back To Results'

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Wed 3rd May     Mersey Royal FC    0   v   1    Capenhurst Villa FC .....  Well what a performance this was, as Cape claimed the Wirral Senior Cup, against League and Cheshire cup Champions, Mersey Royal. Absolutely NO luck involved in this win, as Cape took everything the Royal could throw at us in the first half, and we then took the lead on 43 mins, as Dom Hoppe picked out a 50yd pass for John (Nuggsy} Britton to latch onto, and superbly lob the oncoming keeper, to score what proved to be the match winner, 1-0. Cape were excellent in the second half, and could easily have increased the lead, if it wasn't for the Royal keeper, who had a blinder. Well done boys and congratulations to you all. Cape MoM tonight EVERY PLAYER !! A Tremendous effort Lads !! 'Back To Results'

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