In a thrilling encounter at York Road, Maidenhead United secured a convincing 4-1 victory over AFC Fylde in the English National League. The match saw Maidenhead United’s attacking prowess prove decisive, with their clinical finishing being the key factor in their win.
The match began with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Maidenhead United drew first blood in the 33rd minute when Tristan Abrahams scored, courtesy of a precise assist from Reece Smith. Just three minutes later, Shawn McCoulsky doubled Maidenhead United’s lead with a well-crafted goal, assisted by Casey Pettit. The quick-fire double left AFC Fylde reeling, and they struggled to regain their composure before the half-time whistle.
AFC Fylde introduced Ashley Boatswain and Nick Haughton at half-time in an attempt to bolster their attack. However, Maidenhead United continued to dictate the pace of the game. In the 53rd minute, Thierry Latty-Fairweather scored a stunning goal, assisted by Nathan Ferguson, to put the hosts 3-0 up.
AFC Fylde finally managed to get on the scoreboard in the 60th minute when Lincoln McFayden scored a consolation goal. Despite this, Maidenhead United’s lead remained comfortable, and they continued to push forward in search of more goals.
In the 75th minute, Tristan Abrahams scored his second goal of the match, this time assisted by substitute Ricky Korboa, who had replaced Reece Smith in the 41st minute. This goal sealed the win for Maidenhead United and capped off an impressive performance from the hosts.
As the match drew to a close, both teams made further substitutions. Maidenhead United brought on Tyrese Dyce, Bradley Keetch, and Owen Cochrane, while AFC Fylde introduced Gavin Massey and Joe Riley. Despite these changes, the outcome of the match was never in doubt, and Maidenhead United ran out convincing 4-1 winners.
The victory pushed Maidenhead United six points clear of the relegation zone, while AFC Fylde’s defeat extended their winless streak to three games. With this win, Maidenhead United moved closer to the mid-table and now look to build on this momentum to improve their league position.