U15

Sunday 29th April 2007 Brandon Lads 3 Moreton Hall A 2
Brandon Lads u15s played their last ever game against a spirited Moreton Hall A. The Lads are unable to continue together for Brandon next season and were up for ending the season on a high. Brandon started the stronger, some good passing and forward runs from midfield. Joe Brookes fought hard to win a lost cause, played a fine ball to Lewis King, who neatly played in Jordan Fisher. Jordan has been in awesome finishing style of late and didn't disappoint, taking on the last man before dribbling round the keeper for 1 - 0. Fisher soon made it 2 - 0 with a superb individual move and strike to put Brandon in the driving seat. Matt Bullock and Tom Bullen were solid in defence as they have been most the season, supported by a battling Kyle Green at left back. Sam Molyneux and Joe Brookes were trying to stretch Hall with wide runs down the wings, Ross Markiewicz ands Jamie Gristock fighting to cut out all Hall could put together across midfield. Brandon dominated the 1st half, yet Moreton Hall came out fighting. Brandon had made risky changes, Hall taking advantage of a nervy start by pulling one back from close range early on. Stand in keeper, Jamie Gristock, had no chance, yet minutes later pulled off a brilliant save when Hall looked to have an equaliser. Gristock looked to have been chipped, yet got back to make a double save on the line. Hall eventually did catch Brandon on the break. As 'The Lads' pushed for a third, Hall won the midfield battle, played some nice passes and fired home for 2 - 2. Jordan Fisher thought he had secured his hat trick when his powerful drive came down off the bar, onto the line and out. With just three minutes to go Brandon saved the game with a trade mark Tymal Mills header, looped over the keeper to sneak under the bar for 3 - 2 Brandon. Man of the match; Jordan Fisher.

Sunday 22nd April 2007 East Bergholt 5 Brandon Lads 4
Probably the most exciting game of the season. Brandon were forced back early on, Tymal Mills making some great saves including an amazing double stop and fingertip push around the post. Eventually a Bergholt breakthrough came, a well worked effort finished from close range. The Lads were quick on the break though, equalizing just before half time through a fine Jordan Fisher bottom corner finish. Brandon were more confident second half, good passing and movement from Joe Brookes and Lewis King down the left. Bergholt were next to strike though, Brandon too slow to play out of their own area. Dan Weekes bought Brandon back into the game with a speculative long range shot, slipping through the keepers legs for 2 - 2. Brandon went ahead for the first time after good pressure. Fisher held the ball up, played to King who sent Brookes down the wing, Joe hit a great cross that the Bergholt defender could only fire into his own net for 3 - 2. A great ball from Fisher put Dan Weekes away, unlucky to chip just over the bar. Weekes made up for this a few minutes later with an awesome strike from distance that beat the Bergholt keeper for 4 - 2. Sam Molyneux almost made it 5 - 2 with a cool strike that beat the keeper and shaved the post. Title chasing Bergholt were stunned into action, pulling a goal back through a fine move and individual skills in the box before the forward calmly slotted the ball home. Brandon were unlucky to see Bergholt equalize in the last few minutes with a high shot/ cross that beat Mills, dipping under the bar. With just seconds remaining, Bergholt pressed for the win, forcing a corner and firing home to complete an incredible comeback. A shell shocked Brandon deserved at least a point, yet will take lessons into their last home match next week against Moreton Hall A. - 12.30 K.O. MoM Dan Weekes.

Sunday 15th April 2007 Brandon Lads 1 Melton 5
Brandon had their work cut out against a quick and talented Melton side. Despite being the underdogs, Brandon started well, with superb defending from Dan Weekes, Tom Bullen, Matt Bullock and Joe Brookes. Some fine passing work down the left from Lewis King and Jordan Fisher provided the chance for Tymal Mills to cut in and fire towards goal with power. The ball struck the post, deflecting off the Melton centre back and into the net for a Brandon lead. The Lads continued to defend well, Jordan Campell making some quality saves throughout the first half. Liam Conroy saw his fine effort from distance clear the bar, yet Melton were starting to press for the equaliser. Eventually it came from an excellent run down the left, the ball crossed in to be fired home from close range. Melton scored a second just before the break, turning the game after a Brandon mix up in defence. Brandon Lad, Sean Dyer, was taken to hospital with a broken arm and a Melton player suffered a suspected broken ankle. We wish them both a speedy recovery. Some fine effort from the lads in the second half was not enough to stop a rampant Melton help their push for the title. Melton scored four second half goals with no reply from Brandon to take the match
5 - 1.
Man of the match; Sean Dyer.

Sunday 25th March 2007 Chantry Grasshoppers 2 Brandon Lads 0
The Lads started well in this tough away fixture, showing good character and teamwork to keep out a strong Chantry side. Tom Bullen and Matt Bullock were once again superb in the centre of defence, flanked by gritty performances from Joe Brookes and Joe Stirling early on. Brookes soon took a nasty blow to the mouth though, brave to carry on after treatment. Brandon found it hard to peg Chantry back into their own half, meaning any chances were on the break or from set pieces. Jordan Fisher hit a fine free kick for Dan Weekes to head on, yet the keeper was quickly onto it. A long throw from Mills gave Weekes another effort on goal, backed up by long range efforts from Gristock and Fisher after good work from Conroy. The lads looked to have held the first half to 0-0, yet a rash challenge from Gristock gifted Chantry a penalty. Jordan Campbell got a cross well to his right but was unable to stop a perfect drive inside the post for 1-0. Brookes had to stay off 2nd half, Sam Molyneux stepping in well at left back and Ross Markiewicz coming on to battle in midfield. Brandon continued to fight on, chances for an equaliser coming from Bullen with a long range free kick and Mills firing just wide after superb closing down by the Chantry keeper. Campbell made two fine saves for Brandon, the game well balanced until just a few minutes from time, when Chantry took a quick free kick. Brandon were caught out as a nice through ball took out both Bullen and Bullock for the striker to slot the ball past an on form Campbell for 2-0. This game was still a credit to the lads, showing a much better desire and good teamwork throughout.
MoM Tom Bullen & Dan Weekes

Sunday 4th March 2007 Needham 7 Brandon Lads 2
Brandon took a depleted team to Needham, only able to pull together a bare eleven through injury, and short of centre backs. An excellent start, against the odds, saw Brandon take the lead when a long Tymal Mills throw was headed home with style by Michael Watts. The Lads almost went two ahead when Mills played the ball back for Sam Molyneux to strike from 25 yards out, beating the keeper and just clearing the bar. Dan Weekes had early chances to strike for goal and square for others, yet the heavy pitch effected his touch. Watts was full of running and desire, showing his team mates the way, yet too few responded with the same effort. Jordan Fisher looked menacing going forward, yet had to work hard and get back to support a tentative defence. Needham were soon back in the game though, a fine cross and shot for 1 - 1, followed by a quick break before finishing from close range. Jordan Campbell had made some quality first half saves though, Brandon looking hungry enough to get even before the break. The lads then suffered a killer blow, going down to ten men when left back, Joe Brookes, suffered a bad knee injury. Needham went further ahead after a neat individual run and well placed third. After the break Brandon were the better team for a good fifteen minutes, closing the gap after superb work from Liam Conroy. Liam showed good skill and composure to go through the midfield, playing in Fisher for a dazzling run and pass for Mills to latch onto and blast home for 3 - 2. The lads were right back in it until an unfortunate goal keeping error gifted a fourth to the home side. Brandon heads went down and too many Brandon players seemed to give the game up. Needham sensed this and stepped up their game, scoring three goals in the last ten minutes, the first a terrific strike from the left to beat Campbell with wicked swerve. Brandon have a break now for a couple of weeks, needing this to get the whole squad fit and back to winning ways.
MoM Michael Watts

The Lads never really seemed to settle, pass and play in this dreary afternoon match, making hard work of what should have been a pretty even, competitive encounter. An eventful start saw Sam Molyneux play a defence splitting pass through for Tymal Mills to go 'one on one' with the Sicklesmere keeper. Mills saw his effort run just wide of the post, whilst the keeper was carried off after suffering a knock in the challenge. When the game re-started it was Sicklesmere with most desire, although Brandon should have been testing the stand in visitors keeper. Sicklesmere eventually broke the deadlock, a speculative cross taking a cruel deflection off Weekes for 1 - 0. Jordan Campbell made a couple of excellent saves to keep Brandon in the game before half time, yet little was coming off for Brandon at the other end. Second half, Mills saw his fine, dipping strike come back off the bar after some nice build up play between Jordan Fisher and Sean Dyer. Dan Weekes came close with a neat flick from close range, the Sicklesmere keeper doing well to turn onto his post. Overall Brandon looked tired, yet didn't have any luck either, failing to hit back at all, despite two more Sicklesmere goals. The second conceded was from close range, Brandon failing to clear in the box, the third an unstoppable header after a fine build up. With five league games left, Brandon need far better team performances to stop a slide from a decent fifth place in Division One.

Sunday 28th January 2007 Brandon Lads 2 East Bergholt 3 K/O Cup 1/4 final
Brandon started well, putting in a great first half performance with fight and determination. The lads soaked up pressure at times, yet attacked with pace and quality. Eventually a neat nod over the defence from Lewis King sent Tymal Mills through to run in and finish in style. Brandon tried to build on the lead, a brilliant effort from 35 yards striking the bar from another King effort. East Bergholt were back in it before the break though, a good through ball lashed in from close range for 1 - 1. Jordan Campbell made a fine save to keep things even, Brandon coming close too at the other end. A long throw from Mills was then met by a well placed Jordan Fisher header for 2 - 1 Brandon. The lads were looking good for the win, yet Bergholt drew even mid second half, a chipped ball over the Brandon defence was headed back across goal to leave Campbell stranded. At 2 - 2 and late into the game both sides were trying to steal the win before extra time. Some great defending, from Dan Weekes and Tom Bullen especially, helped give 'The Lads' confidence, Mike Watts and Joe Brookes doing a great job on the wings to create chances on the break. With less than five minutes on the clock Bergholt won a corner, curling the ball in close to goal for the Bergholt striker to stretch and win the game with a fine finish. The Lads battled on, yet missed their chance of a welcome semi final against Sicklesmere or Mildenhall.

Brandon started the more lively in this friendly game against local rivals, Mildenhall United. Tymal Mills scored directly from a long throw when an unlucky attempted save saw the United keeper push the ball into the top of the net. Lewis King made it 2 - 0 soon after with a well struck free kick that beat everybody. Jordan Fisher put a lovely ball through for Mills to hit a Brandon third after fine work from Liam Conroy at the centre of midfield. Mildenhall pulled one back from the penalty spot after a hand ball decision went against 'The Lads'. In the second half Mildenhall battled back, yet found Jordan Campbell in good form. Brandon took a 4 - 1 lead from the spot, Joe Brookes pulled down after a great run, Fisher placing well past the keeper. Mildenhall hit two fine late goals, the last in injury time was a bullet shot that went in off the underside of the bar.

Sunday 14th January 2007 Brandon Lads 11 St. Louis 2
Brandon were slow to start, finding themselves pegged back for the first five minutes, Jordan Campbell having to make a good early save. ‘The Lads’ then came to life, Dan Weekes running through the St. Louis defence before chipping over the keeper for Michael Watts to finish with ease. Shortly after Lewis King curled in a lovely corner for Tymal Mills to head home a powerful second. Joe Brookes was unlucky not to notch up the next for Brandon, a clever back header that beat the keeper and ran just past the post. The third came from a superb cross field ball from Watts, Weekes powered it in from the right with an awesome first time hit that bulged the back of the net. Brandon were now flowing, quality showing through the team as chance after chance were created. Dan Weekes hit a great fourth goal, flicking the ball up to hit on the half volley with his left, striking a dipping effort that gave the St Louis keeper no chance. ‘The Lads’ had made changes with players and positions to keep the game a contest, yet the boys were in an unstoppable goal scoring mood. Joe Brookes played a great ball through for Mills to burst through and fire home for 5 – 0. Mills then turning provider, a nice ball over the keeper for Sam Molyneux to run in and head home from close range. Lewis King added to his assist with a fine goal early second half, finishing with a cool head. Ross Markiewicz came on and battled well in midfield alongside a hard working Liam Conroy, yet a defensive muddle helped St. Louis pull a goal back. This was quickly cancelled out by another fine Tymal Mills strike, Mills was on top form, scoring two more from close range before St. Louis passed the ball around the Brandon back line to score their second. Watts rounded up the goal feast for ‘The Lads’, hitting the net after a quality run and 18 yard hit for a final score of 11 – 2 to Brandon.
Man of the match; Tymal Mills

Brandon Lads u15s tackled a tough away fixture against top of the league rivals Melton, of Woodbridge. The Lads seemed determined to make hard work of things, conceding a penalty within the first minute. Jordan Campbell made a superb save low to his right though, turning the Melton shot around his post. Melton kept the pressure up and scored after a fine cross ball caught the Brandon midfield out for 1 - 0. Campbell made an excellent close range save to keep the game tight, Dan Weekes seeing his fine effort saved at the other end. Tymal Mills had the only other real chance first half, firing over the bar. Melton doubled their lead just before half time despite some excellent defending from Tom Bullen for 'The Lads'. Brandon caught Melton on the break early second half, Michael Watts unlucky to see his shot go wide. Melton scored what looked like a killer third goal, yet Weekes warned of a comeback with a long range effort, rattling the bar for Brandon. Eventually Brandon pulled one back with a terrific run and finish from Jordan Fisher, who slid the ball coolly past the keeper. After some excellent Brandon passing Watts hit another fine goal, running through the Melton defence with style before hitting the net. At 3 - 2 the next goal was critical, Brandon attempted a great comeback against a superb side and credit to the boys for their effort. The critical next goal eventually came for Melton, a close range effort after a quality build up. Brandon battled to pull one back, yet as the contest faded out Melton hit two late goals to comfortably step into the semi finals as 6 - 2 winners.

Sunday 10th December 2006 Whitton Utd 4 BrandonLads 1
Suffolk Minor Cup 3rd round

Brandon started poorly and were unable get any grip on the game despite playing down hill with the wind behind first half.

Whitton scored first when a long range effort beat Tony Stimpson at his far post on his full debut. Tymal Mills made it 1-1 with a strong run and good finish before the break. Tom Bullen had yet another good game in defence, Nicky Shepherd also stepping in with some last gasp tackles to keep Brandon in the game. Second half Stimpson pulled off a string of quality saves, including a penalty stop pushed over the bar. Brandon were not imposing their normal game though, having few efforts on goal. Dan Weekes came close, before Whitton broke away and scored with a well hit shot. Brandon pushed for the equaliser, getting caught out in midfield to lose a soft goal. Brandon were dead and buried, Whitton taking advantage of Brandon frustration with a fourth goal.

Man of the match; Tom Bullen

'The Lads' started well, taking the lead in the first five minutes when Lewis King played a neat ball back for Liam Conroy to chip over the Framlingham defence. Tymal Mills ran onto this, using strength and pace before finishing well for 1-0. Brandon kept putting the ball into the box, looking dangerous with every attack, eventually King was brought down as he cut across the defence. Lewis then took the resulting penalty, firing home with style. Despite Brandon looking solid in defence with Bullock, Bullen and Shepherd again on form, Framlingham started to put moves together and could have pulled one back before half time. Only safe goal keeping and some quality saves from Jordan Campbell kept them out. Joe Brookes was awesome down the left wing, breaking away with pace, setting up Fisher and King as Brandon attacked relentlessly. Liam Conroy was running the midfield for Brandon, playing short passes, yet spreading the play well. 'The Lads' were in confident mood second half. Nicky Shepherd played a brilliant ball through midfield to break away, Mills powering through to almost burst the net with his second. Mills came close to a second hatrick in two games, seeing further well worked efforts saved or just wide. Jordan Fisher had a great day, capping his gritty performance with a fine solo goal for 4-0. Sam Molyneux came close to making it five, his close range hit pushed onto the post and out. After a sramble and two good saves, the Fram keeper was beaten by a low drive sweetly struck from Tom Bullen. Mills turned provider for the last goal, putting in a long throw for Dan Weekes to score with a text book bullet header.

Brandon started slowly, some of the boys taking time to settle into changed positions due to injury. Needham were quick to attack a loose midfield pass, firing home past an outstretched Campbell for a deserved lead. The Lads responded with two quick attacks, Tymal Mills hitting the post from range and Jamie Gristock shooting over. Brandon soon found themselves two down after half tackles and sloppy defending gifted Needham a second. The Lads had been losing every individual contest for the ball, yet at 2-0 down they turned a corner. Sharp tackles and quality passing from Jordan Fisher, Mike Watts, Sam Molyneux and Lewis King started to pay off. Some fine work from King fed the ball through for Mills to power home past two defenders. King then sent Mills through again after a great Watts battle to win the ball in the middle. Mills went past one man, played the ball back onto his right foot and fired home with style. All level at half time, determination and commitment would see Brandon through. Joe Stirling came on at right back and had an awesome forty minutes alongside a solid Matt Bullock, Nicky Shepherd and Joe Brookes in defence. Brandon caused Needham lots of problems and didn't look like conceding. Liam Conroy came on to help improve the teams passing and movement, with quality play from midfield once again creating chances. Jordan Fisher attempted to dink a lovely ball over the last man who headed back towards his keeper. Mills was fast to steal in and headed over the advancing keeper before scoring his third. The win was secured by this Tymal Mills hat-trick, with credit to the whole team for a well battled fight back.

Sunday 19th November 2006 Melton 3 Brandon Lads 1
Brandon started in confident mood, matching Melton with quality tackles and passing all over the field. Tom Bullen was having another brilliant game, before suffering a nasty injury to end his match. Nicky Shepherd stepped in alongside a formidable Joe Brookes, Matt Bullock and Joe Stirling at the back. Tony Stimpson worked hard to keep the ball up front, closed down by a quality Melton back four. Tymal Mills made some great saves for Brandon, with Jordan Fisher and Dan Weekes having chances at the other end. All square at half time, 'The Lads' came out to fight for all three points. Weekes shot just wide after being put through on the Melton goal, Brandon strong in defence and dangerous on the break. Gabe Flood, Jamie Gristock and Ross Markiewicz worked tirelessly across midfield, supporting defence and attack during some end to end play. Eventually, Mills hit a long drop kick to Michael Watts on the right, Watts went through the midfield playing a lovely pass to Fisher on the left. Fisher skipped past the defender and fired low past the Melton keeper for 1 - 0. Melton then went down to ten men after a straight red card. This seemed to fire Melton up, scoring an equaliser after the ball was whipped into the box with pace following a good move. Brandon defended deeply to secure a point, still attempting to break away. With just minutes to go Melton hit a soft second goal after a low shot slipped under Mills for 2 - 1. The Lads re-organised and went all out for an equaliser, pushing men forward with time running out. At the end of this even, well fought match Melton flattered their result with a deflected third goal for a 3 - 1 win. Brandon can be proud of a fine performance with excellent attitude from the boys.

Sunday 12th November 2006 Brandon Lads 2 Chantry Grasshoppers 1
Brandon Lads went into their toughest test of the season against unbeaten table toppers, Chantry Grasshoppers. The lads were not going to be intimidated though, starting the better side with efforts from Dan Weekes, Jamie Gristock and Michael Watts early on. Tom Bullen had a great game again, safe in defence and twice close to scoring. Always a danger from free kicks, Tom struck the post from 25 yards and hit a top corner belter, just tipped over the bar. After a great start Brandon overplayed the ball in midfield, losing out and suffering to a low, well struck Chantry drive. At 1 – 0 down ‘The Lads’ kept their heads and came out 2^nd half to play. Joe Brookes was superb supporting the attack, playing quality balls through and coming close himself. The Brandon equaliser was from great play, Matt Bullock fought to keep the ball on, picked out Jordan Fisher who linked with Tymal Mills. Watts picked up the pass and played across for Mills to fire home. A fine team goal by any standard. Joe Stirling, Nicky Shepherd and Bullock continued to impress at the back, helped by Gabe Flood in his debut this season. After end to end play Jordan Campbell collected the ball in the Brandon goal and put a long kick through for Fisher to run onto. Jordan ran into the box and finished with style after the Chantry keeper attempted to bring him down. Brandon held on to take an excellent victory and bring the Chantry 100% campaign to an end.
Man of the match; Michael Watts

Sunday 5th November2006 Suffolk Minor Cup
Felixstowe & Walton 0 Brandon Lads 1
Brandon started with some lively attacking football. Joe Brookes and Lewis King were linking well on the left, playing through for Tymal Mills and Michael Watts to run on and create chances. Joe Stirling played his first full game, putting in a top class show supporting a reliable Matt Bullock and Tom Bullen at the back. Dan Weekes and Sam Molyneux were winning the battle on the right, passing and moving with some style. Brandon broke the deadlock when Tom Bullen played an awesome ball, cutting through the midfield to King. Lewis was on fire and could have scored a hat-trick in the first half, he sprinted away from the Felixstowe defence and fired home for 1 - 0. Brandon made more openings, with Tony Stimpson coming on to assist the attack before half time. Jordan Campbell had another excellent game in goal for 'The Lads', matched by some fine saves from the Felixstowe No.1. Jamie Gristock made a fine run before shooting just over second half, Watts and Mills also coming close with some superb efforts. Brandon should have added to the first half strike and were nearly punished when the home side hit the post with a great long range effort.
Man of the match - Tom Bullen.

Sunday 29th October 2006 Brandon Lads 0 Needham Phoenix 2
Brandon were slow to start, allowing an upbeat Needham the chance to take control. Poor defending allowed a Needham striker in to flick the ball over Campbell for 1 - 0 from a long ball into the box. Things soon became worse for 'The Lads' when Fisher gave away a free kick on the edge of the area. Needham fired a fierce shot into the wall, which deflected in to give the keeper no chance. Brandon made changes, reshuffling to bring themselves back into the game. Michael Watts worked hard up front, with support at times from Brookes and Mills, yet not much came off for Brandon in the last third. The Brandon midfield had lost their usual passing game, mainly down to a lack of movement and desire from players off the ball. Some brighter spells early second half, although Brandon never really looked like getting the two goals needed to be back in the game. 'The Lads' will need to up their team performance next week away in the Suffolk Minor Cup.

Sunday 22nd October St Louis 0 Brandon Lads 4
Brandon started the better side, taking the lead after quality passing set up Michael Watts to twist and turn before hitting an awesome strike. This week Brandon were able to build on their lead and keep it. Good work from Jordan Fisher played in Lewis King for a superb goal, cutting in from the left and passing past the keeper for 2 - 0. St Louis kept battling, unlucky not to pull one back with some good play and efforts ruled offside. Watts effectively sealed the win for Brandon with a strikers finish for 3 - 0. Tymal Mills was safe in goal, gathering well with little to save. Once again Matt Bullock, Tom Bullen and Joe Brookes were confident at the back, Jamie Gristock, Dan Weekes and Liam Conroy in control of midfield. Brandon were flowing second half, Sam Molyneux came close after out tricking the defence, Dan Weekes hit the bar with a screamer and Fisher went close before scoring a Brandon fourth. Jordan rode tackles in the box, skipped wide of the goal, firing home from a tight angle for a 4 - 0 Brandon win. MoM Matt Bullock.

Sunday 15th October Brandon Lads 2 Mildenhall Utd 3
For the third game running Brandon started the better side, taking the lead after some excellent passing. Good work from Aaron Shephard and Lewis King helped force an early Brandon corner. Evading all heads, Jordan Fisher struck for 'The Lads' to fire home for 1 - 0. Good work from Nicky Sheppard, Tom Bullen and Matt Bullock kept any Mildenhall attacks at bay, Brandon keen to take control with a second. This eventually came from a superb Dan Weekes header, looping the ball over Mildenhall's keeper and into the top corner for 2 - 0. Whilst Brandon looked for a third, Mildenhall broke down the left and pulled one back with a long range dipping effort. Brandon had chances to put the game to bed second half, King and Fisher both seeing fine strikes well saved. Mills, Watts and Gristock unable to find the target once through. Sam Molyneux worked well combining with Shephard down the right, setting up two decent chances for 'The Lads'. As in the away leg, Mildenhall pulled back level from two down with a corner. Brandon failed to pick up, the Mildenhall forward putting away a good header. Still anyone's game, the play went from end to end. With some Brandon legs looking tired, Mildenhall hit the killer blow, running through the defence and firing home for their third. The Lads battled for the late equaliser, Mills unlucky to have his goal ruled offside late on. Once again time ran out for Brandon, who now need to start picking up some points to reward the efforts the boys have shown. Man of the match; Jordan Fisher.

Sunday 8th October: Sicklesmere 3 Brandon lads 2
Brandon Lads u15s started well with some forceful, attacking play. The defence looked solid from the off, Liam Conroy, Matt Bullock, Tom Bullen and Jordan Fisher working well to throttle the Sicklesmere attacks. Brandon took the lead with a superb shot from Michael Watts. After turning his man inside out Watts chipped the keeper for 1 - 0. Sicklesmere hit back with a speculative effort that eluded an otherwise untroubled Campbell for 1 - 1. The Pythons took the lead with a brilliant solo effort, their forward skipping past several tackles before hitting an unstoppable strike. Brandon raised their game 2nd half, forcing a run of corners and efforts on goal. Sicklesmere hit back with a killer goal when a well struck free kick came back off Campbell to be headed home for 3 - 1. Brandon re-shuffled and battled on, though luck on the day was against them. Brandon pulled one back though, a stunning free kick that dipped under the bar from Shepherd. Some good work from Jamie Gristock and Danny Weekes in midfield kept the game on a knife edge. Sam Molyneux, Tymal Mills and Weekes all hit good efforts on goal in the search for a late point. Time ran out, Brandon feeling unlucky to have taken no points from this well fought game.
Man of the match - Matt Bullock.

Sunday 1st October: Mildenhall Utd 3 Brandon Lads 3
Brandon started the better side with early pressure through quality passing and movement. Fine goalkeeping kept 'The Lads' out, efforts coming from, Lewis King, Jordan Fisher and Dan Weekes. Finally, Michael Watts went through Mildenhall's defence brilliantly, pulling back a superb ball for Tymal Mills to fire into the bottom corner. Matt Bullock, Joe Brookes and Nicky Shepherd were well assisted by Liam Conroy in defence, all having great first half performances to keep the lead safe. After some good Brandon passing Watts cut the ball back once again, Mills on hand to hit his second goal for 2 - 0. The Lads looked in confident mood, ahead going up hill with wind against them. The game was to turn though, Mildenhall taking advantage of an edge of box free kick which dipped under the bar to beat an otherwise untroubled Jordan Campbell. After the break the game opened up. Both teams had their chances, both keepers showing fine form. Brandon attempted to clear from a United corner, only to see the ball volleyed into the back of the net with some style. At 2 - 2 it was anyone's game, Brandon coming close through Jamie Gristock, Fisher and Sam Molyneux before Mills bought down a United forward in 'the lads' box. United scored the perfect penalty, just inside the post giving Campbell no chance. Brandon were not finished though, Shepherd coming forward to head home a superb long throw for 3 - 3. Both sides had chances to win in the last few minutes, notably Watts for Brandon with great work creating two late efforts on goal. George Winstone broke his collar bone a clash during warm up, all at Brandon Lads wishing him a speedy recovery. Man of the match - Nicky Shepherd.

Sunday 17th Sept; Brandon Lads 0 East Bergholt 6
Brandon Lads u15s were welcomed back into the Ipswich & Suffolk A League following promotion as Champions last season. This welcome became a lesson for 'The Lads' from a strong, competitive East Bergholt. Despite some good spells Brandon were too often second to the ball, too slow to close down shots and often too keen to just clear the ball. Bergholt scored on three minutes with a fine run and strike from the edge of the box, Brandon settled though, chances coming from Sean Dyer, and a Tymal Mills one on one that went wide. Joe Brookes, Dan Weekes and Matt Bullock were again excellent in defence for long periods, helped by a superb Lewis King slipping into left back. The Lads fought hard to get back in the game, but a Bergholt shot late in the first half saw Jordan Campbell save, before the ball fell for a Bergholt striker to make it 2 - 0. The Lads started better after half time, Jordan Fisher looking dangerous once pushed up front, better passing and movement led by Liam Conroy in midfield and a determination to pull a goal back. The next goal looked crucial as it would sway the match, East Bergholt made their chances count, whilst Brandon saw their few efforts come to nothing. The Bergholt forwards were clinical finishers, taking their third goal with style. Brandon continued to battle, yet after a long spell at 3 - 0 Bergholt hit three late goals as Brandon lost their shape, taking the final score to 6 - 0. This did not show a true reflection in what was a much tighter game. Man of the match; Jordan Fisher & Liam Conroy.

Sunday 10th Sept; Moreton Hall A 2 Brandon lads 2
This first league game for both teams started evenly and well matched across the field. Brandon should have scored when Sean Dyer raced onto a long ball, the Hall keeper smothering well. Other chances came but it was a first half remembered for fine defending from both teams. Dan Weekes, Matt Bullock, Ryan Santer and Joe Brookes were excellent, Bullock in his first full match for the club. Brandon continued to push, coming close again after a run of long throws and
corners, yet all square 'til after the break. Jordan Campbell pulled off some fine saves, looking safe and confident for The Lads. Brandon eventually took the lead when another Tymal Mills long throw was met by a fine Jordan Fisher header, giving the keeper no chance. Brandon were slow to react though, as Hall cut through from the right to score a quick, well placed equalizer. Sam Molyneux responded with two long range efforts, easily taken by the on form Hall No.1. Unfortunately 'The Lads' only played their passing game in spells, superb moves coming from Lewis King linking up with Fisher. Brandon went ahead again after a run of attempts in the crowded Hall box, Fisher again on target with a great close range strike. Kyle Green almost made it 3 - 1, unlucky to see his shot beat the keeper and hit the bar. The Lads had an effort cleared off the line, but Moreton Hall fought all the way. With only a couple of minutes left a swift Hall move saw a fine low drive beat Campbell and squeeze inside the post for a 2 - 2 finish. Overall a fair result, with both teams giving their all in a hot mid day match.