Postal A.L.C. 1 - Westdyke 4 - AAFA Div1 - Webster Park - Saturday 10/10/2026

Postal kicked off and were immediately called into defensive action, with Mitchell Phillips producing a vital clearance at the back post following a dangerous Westdyke corner in the second minute.

James Steele then delivered a threatening ball into the Westdyke box on eight minutes, forcing the visitors to throw bodies in front of the ball before eventually clearing their lines.

However, Westdyke began to threaten at the other end. On 11 minutes, a misplaced pass from Andreas Jones allowed the visitors to play a dangerous diagonal ball in behind, but their number nine dragged his effort wide.

Steele continued to cause problems from set pieces, floating a free kick into the box on 16 minutes which Luca Guilanotti headed towards goal, only for the Westdyke goalkeeper to hold comfortably.

Two minutes later, Westdyke’s number 11 produced an excellent flick to release their striker, who again failed to hit the target. Postal were unable to escape punishment for their defensive errors, though, as a misplaced pass from Aaran Burns allowed the Westdyke number nine to race through and chip the goalkeeper to give the visitors the lead.

Postal 0–1 Westdyke.

Westdyke continued to threaten, with their number 15 cutting inside and firing over following a corner on the half-hour mark.

Postal responded with some promising attacking play. Harry McAuley slipped Alex Clark through on 32 minutes, with the Westdyke goalkeeper spilling Clark’s effort before the visitors scrambled the ball clear. A minute later, Guilanotti held the ball up well and laid it off for Aaran Walker, whose tame shot was comfortably gathered.

Despite these encouraging moments, Postal were dealt another blow on 34 minutes. A ball played in behind sent a Westdyke forward through on goal. Connor Graham made the initial save, but the visitors reacted quickest to tap into the empty net and double their advantage.

Postal 0–2 Westdyke.

Walker came close to creating an opportunity at the other end two minutes later, with his excellent delivery causing problems for the Westdyke goalkeeper, who spilled the ball behind for a corner.

Westdyke’s number nine was booked for diving on 43 minutes as the visitors went into the break with a two-goal lead.

Half-time: Postal 0–2 Westdyke.

Second Half

Westdyke kicked off the second half and nearly extended their lead immediately, with their number seven missing an opportunity at the back post on 46 minutes.

Postal looked to respond, and McAuley’s cross found Clark on 47 minutes, but his effort went narrowly wide. Steele then saw a free kick sail over the bar before Guilanotti fired over from another promising position on the hour mark.

Steele continued to deliver dangerous set pieces, with another excellent corner on 62 minutes narrowly evading Guilanotti as Postal searched for a route back into the game.

Their persistence finally paid off on 72 minutes. Steele delivered another dangerous corner into the box, and Webster rose highest to head home and give Postal renewed hope.

Postal 1–2 Westdyke – Webster, 72’.

Postal looked to build on their goal, with Guilanotti beating his man and firing over two minutes later. However, just as the hosts appeared to be gaining momentum, Westdyke struck again.

On 77 minutes, Steele was dispossessed in possession, allowing the visitors’ number 10 to fire home via the post and restore their two-goal cushion.

Postal 1–3 Westdyke.

Westdyke threatened again on 82 minutes, but Graham produced a good save to deny a header at the back post.

The visitors added further gloss to the scoreline in the 90th minute when a long-range effort looped over Graham and into the net, making it 4–1.

Webster fired over the bar in the 94th minute as Postal searched for a late consolation, but there was to be no further scoring.

Full-Time

Postal 1–4 Westdyke