Shildon vs Horden C.W.

Recap

MATCH REPORT BY WILF TRAY _{(edited by Michael Wilson)}

Two Reds, Three Goals, One Big Win for Shildon

Shildon surged into second place in the table with a commanding 3–1 win over Horden CW, in a match that saw early drama, clinical finishing, and a second-half meltdown from the visitors.

It was Horden who came flying out of the traps, rattling the woodwork twice inside the opening 60 seconds to stun the Dean Street faithful. But their early dominance was short-lived. Shildon weathered the storm and struck first blood in the 9th minute—Joe Posthill delivering a pinpoint cross for Jon Weirs to nod home and ignite the home crowd.

The game ebbed and flowed with both sides trading blows, but it was the Railwaymen who doubled their advantage in the 27th minute. Ciaran Banks burst into the box, exchanged a slick one-two with Ben Reay, and coolly slotted past the keeper to make it 2–0.

Shildon tightened their grip after the break, and just nine minutes into the second half, Leighton Harris unleashed a thunderbolt from distance that arrowed into the top corner—3–0 and cruising.

Horden briefly threatened a revival when Philly Angus pulled one back in the 59th minute, but any hopes of a comeback were dashed almost immediately. Taylor Campbell saw red for a reckless lunge on Harris, and moments later, Ben Henderson followed him down the tunnel for a stamp on Weirs as Horden’s discipline unravelled.

With a two-man advantage, Shildon carved out chance after chance but couldn’t add to their tally. Still, the final whistle confirmed a well-earned three points in a match far more one-sided than the scoreline suggests.

Attendance: 366