2nd October Away to Brackley Athletic (L 2-5)

Despite the scoreline, this was probably our best performance of the season.

The Blues were unfortunate to have only 10 players, and it looked at the start as though it could be a tough game. Over the course of the game the Blues played at times with only 9 and the opposition played at times with 12!

Cumnor conceded an early goal, before getting a grip on the match, and starting to show some attacking purpose. The makeshift back line began to look secure and Charlie, William,Guy and James started to test the Brackley defence. Brackley caught Cumnor on the break and an ominous 2-0 lead opened. However only minutes later, Cumnor broke free and Charlie put in a great cross for James to open his account.

Cumnor then had great pressure before William put Charlie in on goal. Unfortunately the Brackley defender made a last ditch lunge and in fairness it wasn't a penalty. However with Charlie limping off Cumnor where then down to 9 men for the remainder of the half, and Brackley got a couple more.

In the second half, Cumnor played the better football and had more chances, even with a tiring team. William got his second goal of the season, and other than their goal, Brackley's opportunities were limited.

I am sure with a full starting lineup, we can reverse the result the next time we play them.

Man of the match: Kier Etwell, who has come a long way in a very short time.