Match Reports 17th January 2026
Author: Glenn Barnett
17 January 2026
Match Reports 17th January 2026
Clwb Hoci Eirias returned to league action across all senior sides this weekend, producing a mixture of hard‑fought wins, tough lessons, and standout individual performances as the second half of the season got underway.
Women’s Section
The Women’s 1s opened 2026 with a gritty 2–1 win away at Bolton, overcoming traffic, delays, and some creative umpiring to seal all three points. After dominating much of the first half, Tam Gostage‑Naylor finally broke the deadlock before Bolton levelled late in the second period. With seconds remaining, Charlotte Payne delivered the decisive touch from a short corner to secure victory. Player of the Match: Ella Turkey: Nel Goal Scorers: Tam Gostage‑Naylor, Charlotte Payne
The Women’s 2s delivered one of the performances of the weekend with an excellent 5–2 victory over Merseyside Police 1s, controlling the match from the opening whistle. Early goals from Charlotte, Ella and Libby built a commanding first‑half lead, before Benny and Llio added further strikes after the break. A brief wobble saw the visitors pull back two, but Eirias re‑asserted control to finish strongly. POTM: Llio Cone: Nell & Martha W Goal Scorers: Charlotte, Ella, Libby, Benny, Llio
The Women’s 3s faced a stern challenge against high‑flying Bangor University, falling 5–0 despite a committed effort. After a competitive first half that ended 1–0, a difficult opening spell after the break allowed Bangor to pull away. Eirias finished well, creating late chances through Annie, Grace and Lexi, but couldn’t find the breakthrough. POTM: Annie & Niamh (shared) Turkey: Violet
Men’s Section
The headline moment of the weekend came from the Men’s 1s, who produced a dramatic 3–2 derby victory over Chester 2s in a match packed with energy, physicality, and late drama. Eirias raced into a 3–0 lead with two goals from Calum Noakes and one from Bryn Williams, but Chester clawed back to 3–2 late on. With the final play of the match, Bryn stepped up at a short corner to hammer home the winner and spark wild celebrations. MOTM: Myessi DOTD: Ash Wills Goal Scorers: Bryn Williams, Calum Noakes (2)
The Men’s 2s suffered a frustrating 2–0 defeat to league leaders Neston 4s, in a game that never quite clicked despite plenty of intent. An unusually disjointed performance, combined with a card‑heavy affair and an unforgiving Rydal pitch, left Eirias reflecting on missed opportunities. No POTM awarded
It was a tough restart for the Men’s 3s, who were beaten 6–0 away at a strong Denbigh side. Despite the scoreline, the team showed determination across the pitch, with improved structure in the second half and several players stepping up well to the challenge. MOTM: Xabi
Finally, the Men’s Development Squad put in a spirited display in a narrow 1–0 loss to Runcorn 2s. With only 12 players and several stepping up to higher teams, the group delivered a disciplined and organised performance, holding their opponents until the final minutes before conceding. A strong showing with plenty of positives moving forward. MOTM: Xander