Moreton Hall 'A' 1  Brandon Lads 1
Brandon needed a win or draw to take the league title today. With Moreton Hall 'A' just four points behind and with a game to play, Brandon started a little rushed and nervous. Chances fell at both ends in an even, competitive battle. Tymal Mills was played through for a one on one with Halls keeper, the keeper diving bravely at his feet to keep things even. On form, Sean Dyer, broke the deadlock with a great chip over the keeper, having missed easier early efforts. Jordan Campell kept Brandon ahead with a great dive to his left, Brandon going in 1 - 0 up at half time. Moreton Hall played some great football after the break, eventually equalizing after a high ball forward beat Campbell with the bounce. Some strong challenges were going in, with both teams having all to play for. The game became scrappy and bad tempered towards the end, a shame after the good football played by both sides. Brandon had chances to go ahead again, Sam Molyneux just wide with his left, Dyer again on target, but all was to stay even. This draw handed Brandon Lads a deserved League Winners trophy, Moreton Hall A finishing in 2nd place for promotion too. A strong challenge deep into injury time left a Hall player with a nasty injury, all at Brandon Lads wish him a speedy recovery.

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Brandon Lads 5  Abbeygate Youth 1
The Lads were looking for a good home win to edge closer to the league title, excellent passing and pressure from Brandon resulted in an early Sean Dyer goal. A long throw from Tymal Mills was headed in by Sean from close range. Mills threatened the goal himself before Jamie Gristock saw his effort go wide. Brandon continued pushing forward, Dyer chipping the keeper for 2 - 0 before securing his hatrick with his head, after another fine Mills throw. Abbeygate took a well struck goal before the break for 3 - 1 . The match was concluded with Danny Weekes and Jordan Fisher both hitting the target with style for 5 - 1. Excellent performances from Liam Conroy, Joe Brookes, Jordan Baynes and George Winstone. Man of the match ; Sean Dyer (superb hatrick)

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Brandon Lads 3  Moreton Hall ‘B’ 2
Brandon started brightly with a make-shift team, scoring within 5 mins a cross from S.Dyer turned in for a tap-in by T.Mills. Brandon settled down and were 2 up in 10 mins when D.Weekes scored a cracking chip over the advancing Moreton keeper.  The lads then went 3 up with a far post header from captain Mills, who played the whole game despite being ill.  Brandon were coasting when a mix-up between Baynes & Gristock gifted Moreton a lifeline. The lads went in at half-time 3-1 up.
The second half was backs to the wall as Moreton sensed their chance to come back into the game. however excellent defending by Bullen, Baynes & Brookes kept them at bay for 20 mins. Moreton then pulled it back to 3-2 after another fine run by Moreton's centre forward. The last 10 mins saw keeper Campbell pull off two great stops when a Moreton player was 1 on 1. Brandon then shored the midfield up with Winstone & Dyer working really hard and Hinsley filling in for Brookes who had to go off injured. Day & Bullock also had strong games for Brandon when called upon. Moreton hit the bar in the last minute but fortunately the ball bounced into the hands of keeper Campbell. Final score Brandon 3 Moreton 2 Man of the match J.Campbell/ G.Winstone.  Brandon now play Stow falcons in the final

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Stow Falcons 0  Brandon Lads 4
Brandon had an excellent start, Lewis King put in a low corner which was deflected in off a Stow defender for 1 - 0. Danny Weekes made it 2 - 0 for 'The Lads' with a fine strike, after cheekily shaping up for a cross. Brandon extended their lead within 20 minutes through a superb Jamie Gristock top corner free kick. Sean Dyer came close twice before the break, yet it was second half before Brandon hit a killer fourth goal. Good work from Liam Conroy and Tymal Mills provided the chance for Jordan Fisher to strike a low drive towards goal. The Stow keeper was down well, yet saw a bobble take the ball over him for 4 - 0. Excellent defending from Joe Brookes, Ryan Santer and Jordan Baynes meant Stow were kept well away from a safe Jordan Campbell in goal. Special mention for injured sweeper, Josh Day, who had a great game through the pain. Some superb passing and movement from Liam Conroy won him 'Man of the match' in a solid Brandon win.

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Brandon Lads 3   Moreton Hall ‘B’ 3 
Brandon started slowly, caught on the back foot by a lively Moreton Hall. The Lads broke from defence though, the ball played over for Sean Dyer to finish with style. Some poor Brandon defending saw Hall draw level from a corner kick, before Dyer struck a 20 yard volley for 2 - 1. Brandon started to settle, going 3 - 1 up from a superb individual goal for a Dyer hatrick. After the break 'The Lads' just couldn't increase on their lead. Weekes and Hinsley were working well on the wings, yet nothing was coming off for Molyneux and Mills up front. Jamie Gristock was excellent, taking charge of the midfield, yet too often alone in his desire to be a winner. Moreton Hall continued to battle, rewarded late on by a superb overhead kick which looped over the Brandon keeper for 3 - 2. Brandon still looked like taking all 3 points though, until a last minute foul was awarded a penalty. Hall's striker hit a superb spot kick, beating an unfortunate Matt Bullock in the Brandon goal. Final score 3 - 3, Man of the match - Sean Dyer, for his 1st half hatrick.

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Haverbury Youth 0  Brandon Lads 7
Top of the league, Brandon Lads, started confidently against a spirited Haverbury. Keeper, Jordan Campbell set up the first with a superb goal kick. The ball bounced well into the opposition half for Sean Dyer to latch onto with a fine strike. Tymal Mills went one on one with Haverburys' keeper to fire in for 2-0. Dyer turned provider next, a neat pass for Sam Molyneux to turn and score with style. Molyneux quickly scored again, a lovely chip over the keeper from outside the area. Mills made it five before half time, an unstoppable hit after some fine Brandon passing. Kyle Green played his first full game at the back, strong in defence alongside an experienced Tom Bullen and Josh Day. After some changes Brandon took a while to score, Joe Brookes playing a great ball for Dan Weekes to drive through, hitting a powerful strike for six. Finally, after heavy pressure Brandon made it seven. Haverbury tried to clear from a corner; Niall Warne was edge of the area to superbly chip the ball back over the keeper and into the net. Haverbury played some good passing football at times and were unlucky not to get a consolation goal near the end. The Lads could have scored a dozen, let down by a lack of passing around the box second half, overall a decent performance.

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Brandon Lads 2  Moreton Hall 'A' 1
The Lads started well in this gripping Quarter Final, coming close early on and forcing a run of wasted corners. Sean Dyer was first to get a quality clean strike at goal. With the Moreton Hall keeper only able to push away his shot, George Winstone struck to fire home for an early lead. Brandon should have taken full control, playing some great football. Tymal Mills headed over, Liam Hinsley shot wide and Dan Weekes came close before Brandon were caught on the break. The Hall forward outpaced an otherwise superb Jordan Baynes, beating an advancing Jordan Campbell with a 20 yard effort. Hall rallied after half time and had early play before Brandon came again. The Lads put in a fine last twenty minutes, coming close through Sam Molyneux, Dyer and Jamie Gristock. Eventually, with ten mins to go, a great Mills throw was cleared to an advancing Gristock. Jamie hit a sweet strike to beat the keeper for a 2 - 1 Brandon win. Good games for Josh Day, Joe Brookes and Ryan Santer (when he came on) man of the match though to George Winstone. The Lads now look forward to the semi's in mid March.

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Brandon Lads 5 Felixstowe Spartans 2
Brandon showed their intention with early pressure on Spartans goal. Sam Molyneux hit a terrific overhead kick, beating the keeper, yet seeing it just roll down the outside of the net. After a goalmouth scramble Sean Dyer did eventually force Brandon’s first, the ball going in off a defender for 1 - 0. The Lads played some superb football and went two up when Molyneux battled to win the ball and slid it to Dan Weekes. After a superb run Weekes hit a powerful finish. Tom Bullen, Ryan Santer and Josh Day had good starts at the back, dealing with any threat efficiently. Brandon scored again when Jamie Gristock played to Jordan Baynes, chipping the defence Baynes hit the perfect pass for Tymal Mills to run onto and fire home in style.
Second half Brandon made some changes and were more evenly matched early on. Breaking down the right though, Weekes hit another great shot. This caught Spartans keeper off balance, with both ball and keeper crossing the line for 4 - 0. Dyer put Brandon further ahead with a brilliant chip from 25 yards out before Spartans replied. A fine free kick was initially saved by Campbell, but fell to Spartans for a tap in. Brandon had chances to score more, yet it was Spartans who hit a last minute goal for a final score of 5 - 2.  A fine performance overall and an eighth successive league win for 'The Lads'.

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Brandon Lads 1  Mildenhall Utd 2
A tight game with plenty of passion saw Brandon start the stronger. The lads had good possession, yet failed to really test the Mildenhall keeper enough. Tymal Mills was threatening coming from midfield, though chances were limited by a strong Mildenhall defence. Slow reactions in The Lads defence saw Utd take the lead with an awesome strike. Brandon battled to pull one back and were unlucky to go further behind through a poorly defended Mildenhall corner. Both were unstoppable efforts for the keeper, Jordan Campbell, who had a superb match. Two goals down at half time, Brandon were still confident of getting back in the game. Some safe goalkeeping kept 'The Lads' out, until a great Mills long throw beat Utd's defence to be slotted in by Sam Molyneux for 2 - 1.  Brandon dominated the last ten minutes, pushing for 2 - 2 and extra time, but it wasn't to be. A well-fought match, with credit to both teams for the effort and sportsmanship shown.

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Brandon Lads 2  Felixstowe Spartans 1 (Vase Competition)
A lively start saw chances at both ends, Brandon coming close through Dyer and Mills before Spartans broke through twice with just Jordan Campbell to beat in 'The Lads' goal. Campbell stood tall, doing enough to see both strikes fired wide. This bit of luck inspired Brandon, Joe Brookes and Dan Weekes working well with Jamie Gristock and George Winstone having a solid start in the middle. The Lads took the lead after a superb cross from Weekes was headed home by Tymal Mills from close range. Spartans hit a fine equaliser before half time, Weekes and Santer both unable to clear the danger.
In a gripping second half Brandon pushed for goals. Sam Molyneux beat the keeper from a tight angle, unlucky to strike the post and see the Spartans keeper push his next effort onto the same upright. Jamie Gristock twisted and weaved through to surely score, yet again the keeper saved well. Despite Brandon's' pressure the game could have gone Spartans way with some good breaking. Matt Bullock was solid though in goal, making his debut for Brandon. Jordan Baynes and Tom Bullen were consistent with quality in defence, allowing Josh Day time on the right wing to show his strengths. With ten minutes to go Sean Dyer scored a cheeky winner, after steady pressure a curling cross was back headed over the Spartans keeper and just under the bar for 2 - 1. A good game of football with good sportsmanship from a hard working Spartans. Brandon will face Bury Town or Moreton Hall A at home in the Quarter finals on Jan 22nd.

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Abbeygate Youth 1  Brandon Lads 3
A slow start for Brandon, with some poor finishing from both sides meaning no goals early on. The Lads took the lead eventually though, when Sam Molyneux used a cheeky back heel to play Sean Dyer in, Ryan Santer flew in from the left to give another option, hitting a superb shot for 1 - 0. Joe Brookes, Tom Bullen and Jordan Baynes were busy at the back, yet equal to all Abbeygate threw at them. Tymal Mills came close to a second for Brandon before the break, firing just over the bar. Other chances were missed, with Brandon not finding the finishes of previous weeks. Early second half Santer settled the team with a cool second goal , Jamie Gristock won a crunch tackle to feed through to Dyer, Sean again turning provider to play Santer in. With Brandon pushing for a third Abbeygate hit a fine reply, after quality passing the forward struck a low drive just inside the post, giving a faultless Jordan Campbell no chance in goal. Liam Hinsley and Niall Warne had chances to score, yet the final goal was a cracker from Gristock. Jamie pounced on an Abbeygate clearance, saw the keeper well out and chipped in a well struck killer goal

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Brandon Lads 7 Walsham 1
Probably the best team performance of the season from Brandon Lads u14s. First Dan Weekes took a long throw, headed on by Tymal Mills, for Sean Dyer to blast home. Walsham were level within 5 mins from an awesome strike that gave Jordan Campbell no chance in goal. Sam Molyneux tore down the left, putting in a great cross for Matt Barnes to slide the ball in for 2 - 1. Dyer scored the 3rd, a cheeky back header squeezed inside the post from a Brandon corner. Mills came forward to direct a powerful header in for 4 - 1 at the break. The back three of Jordan Baynes, Tom Bullen and Joe Brookes were just unbeatable for 'The Lads', coming forward when safe to work with the midfield. Weekes, Jamie Gristock and Liam Hinsley were at the top of their games across midfield and won the majority of tackles. Niall Warn and Kyle Green both came on as subs and fitted in well, Kyle unlucky not to be on the score sheet. Brandon effectively finished the game off with two fine goals from Sam Molyneux, the first after a neat touch on from Dyer, the second a good solo strike. Going through for a hatrick, Molyneux opted to slide the ball infront of Tymal Mills who hammered in for a 7th Brandon goal. On this form Brandon should be looking to win the league and are currently in top spot.

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Walsham 1   Brandon Lads 3
Walsham started the more lively team with good passing and well directed balls over the top causing Brandon problems.  The Lads didn't seem quite awake and struggled to get to grips until Walsham took a deserved lead.  This inspired more Brandon spirit with Sam Molyneux winning the ball on the edge of Walsham's box to feed through for Tymal Mills to hit an unstoppable equaliser.  Brandon took the lead, against the run of play, with a superb solo effort from Dan Weekes.  Taking on the defence, Dan shaped to pass, turned and buried the ball bottom corner.  Jordan Campbell had to make a great save with his feet to keep Brandon ahead, with Day, Santer and Baynes having to run hard in defence to keep Walsham at bay.  Brandon team play improved second half with Gristock and Hinsley strong in midfield, Niall Warne and Joe Brookes superb on the wings. Sean Dyer worked tirelessly up front, setting up the final goal, yet being unlucky not to score himself. A long Mills throw, nodded on by Dyer, was passed calmly into the Walsham net by Molyneux for 3 - 1.  Although this finished the contest, Walsham battled to the finish and were a credit to their Manager.  Man of the match; Sean Dyer.

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Holbrook Hornets 0  Brandon Lads 3
Brandon put in their worst performance of the season by far in a frustrating game of poor passing and movement due in part to them having to field an under strength team, yet had no excuses for the lack of formation and passing shown.  With the wind and sun in the lads' faces in the first half Brandon had an unsettled start.  Holbrook looked the more likely to score, although Joe Brookes hit a fine shot just over for Brandon.  Chances fell for Kyle Green and Sean Dyer but they went begging.
Dan Weekes broke the deadlock early in the second half with a superb strike, before forcing a second past the keeper after a superb Niall Warn cross. Brandon continued to miss chance after chance before Gearge Winstone broke through after a quality run to set up Tymal Mills for the final goal of the game. Poor team play from Brandon, the three points being the only positives of the match.  Man of the match; Joe Brookes.

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Brandon Lads 8  Holbrook Hornets 1
Brandon were looking to build on last weeks win with another fine performance. Sean Dyer was first to hit the target, firing home from a quality flick on. Tymal Mills made it two, powering in after Holbrook tried to clear a corner. Jamie Gristock played some superb football before laying on for Mills to make it three. Liam Hinsley was in fine form on the left, rewarded by a superb goal and just missing a second. Brandon looked well in control, Dan Weekes firing in a great free kick for Sam Molyneux to chip in past the keeper. Holbrook continued to battle and hit a well deserved long range goal past an otherwise comfortable J. Campbell.
Holbrook fought well early in the second half, but Mills finished the match off, bursting through with two powerful runs and strikes. George Winstone made it 8 - 1 with a fine top corner effort from distance. Captain, Jordan Baynes was excellent at the back all game, yet Man of the Match was Tymal Mills with four awesome goals.

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Moreton Hall 'B'  0  Brandon Lads  3
Brandon started slowly, relying on some good safe goalkeeping by Jordan Campbell and last ditch defending from Josh Day, Jordan Baynes and Ryan Santer at the back. Chances came at both ends, yet Brandon broke the deadlock before half time with another fine goal from Sean Dyer.
Still finely balanced, the first goal after the break was crucial for both sides. After just five minutes and a good team move, Sam Molyneux turned on the ball and passed it under an unlucky Moreton Hall keeper for 2 - 0. Hall were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty later on, but it was the Brandon midfield of Dan Weekes, Jamie Gristock, Tom Bullen, George Winstone and Matt Barnes that took control. Tymal Mills burst through, hitting a powerful shot which was well saved, only to fall for the advancing Molyneux to strike home for 3 - 0. Further chances came for a hard working Louis Rogers, Weekes and Dyer, but there were to be no more goals. A good second half from the whole team. Men of the match; Sam Molyneux & Josh Day.

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Brandon Lads 2  Stow Falcons 2
A good competitive match which turned out to be the classic 'game of two halves'.  Brandon started well, coming close twice, before winning two corners.  Sam Molyneux whipped in a superb ball for Tymal Mills to head home with power.  Mills then turned provider, playing a great ball through for Sean Dyer to shoot past the advancing Stow keeper. New signing, Louis Rogers, was in good form, whilst Jamie Gristock was superb filling in at right back, looking solid alongside Day and Santer.  Tom Bullen, Dan Weekes, Liam Hinsley and Matt Barnes looked strong in the midfield, Brandon therefore looking good for the win! In the second half the tide changed, some sloppy play and tired legs helped Stow back into the game, scoring from a corner, before leveling at 2-2 with a top corner effort.

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Chantry Grasshoppers 7 Brandon Lads 0
Brandon played an outstanding Chantry team and just couldn't cope with the speed and size of the opposition.  Despite good performances from Josh Day, Tom Bullen and Joe Brookes at the back, Brandon had few chances to hit back and had to defend in numbers. Credit to all the Brandon team for a battling game to the finish, with strong performances from Jamie Gristock, George Winstone (first half) and Sean Dyer.  With two key players out, Brandon can still move into the Vase competion with some confidence. Well done Chantry, who progress to the next round.

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Brandon Lads 1  Moreton Hall A 2
Brandon started well with some excellent attacking football from wingmen Brookes and Weekes, and despite some solid defensive play from Baines, Day and Bullen, Moreton Hall went one up.  Soon after Brandon equalised with an excellent strike from Barnes. Second half saw Brandon's frontmen Noronha and Santer attack the Moreton Hall goal through some excellent buildup play from Hinsley, Winstone (sub: Warn) and Mills only to be denied repeatedly by their keeper.  Following continual attacking pressure from Brandon, Moreton Hall managed to score on the break, despite an otherwise outstanding performance from Campbell in the Brandon goal.  Despite the final result, a positive team performance can be taken into the next game.

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Brandon Lads 9  Haverbury 1
A great start to the new season, with Brandon working hard across the team. Danny Weekes created Brandons' first, the ball just crossing the line after an unlucky deflection for a Haverbury own goal. Haverbury fought hard, yet Brandon struck again. New signing, Wilson Noronha, was there to fire home a fine Tymal Mills cross, followed by a superb individual goal from Joe Brookes. Joe flew down the left wing and hit a top corner shot to beat the keeper. The real stars were Ryan Santer, Josh Day and Jordan Baynes though, as the back three were solid and alert throughout. Brandon grew in confidence and went 4-0 up with a great distance shot from Jamie Gristock. Mills scored two powerful goals, the second headed in after a great Weekes run and cross. Danny then scored two himself, the second a well placed strike from 25 yards out. Haverbury hit back after some close efforts, breaking from a Brandon corner to catch the keeper off his line for 8-1. George Winstone rounded up the scoring for Brandon with another fine effort from long range.  Man of the match; Jordan Baynes.