AFC Fylde secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Wealdstone in the English National League match at Mill Farm, thanks to goals from Ashley Boatswain and Nick Haughton. This win is significant for the home team, who had struggled to find form in recent matches. The result affects AFC Fylde’s and Wealdstone’s standings in the league.
The first half was closely contested, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. However, it was Josh Grant of Wealdstone who received a yellow card in the 35th minute for a foul. Despite this, neither team could capitalise on their attacking momentum, and the half ended goalless.
In the second half, AFC Fylde made tactical substitutions, introducing Joe Riley and Max Bardell into the game in the 63rd minute. This switch seemed to pay off as AFC Fylde began to assert their dominance. Ashley Boatswain scored the opening goal in the 67th minute, assisted by Nick Haughton. Ethan Mitchell of AFC Fylde was booked in the 51st minute for a foul, but this did not deter the home team’s attacking impetus.
As the match entered its final stages, AFC Fylde sealed the win with a second goal, scored by Nick Haughton in the 81st minute, assisted by Tyler Roberts. This effectively ended Wealdstone’s hopes of a comeback.
In the closing minutes, both teams made further substitutions. AFC Fylde brought on Charlie Jolley and Corey Whelan, while Wealdstone introduced Taylor Clark and Jeffrey Sekyere. Despite these changes, the scoreline remained unchanged, and AFC Fylde emerged victorious.
This victory will be crucial for AFC Fylde as they look to improve their position in the league, while Wealdstone will aim to regroup and bounce back from this defeat.