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Fenwick scores twice and sets up another as Playwell edge Thornley Athletic
3‑2Playwell United vs Thornley Athletic· 21 Nov 2026· Home
Scott Fenwick scored twice and set up another as Playwell United beat local rivals Thornley Athletic 3-2 at Mill Lane Stadium on Saturday.
A close Premier Division game had been expected, and it stayed open. Playwell were never behind, though. They went ahead in the sixth minute, and when Thornley drew level they were back in front within two minutes.
A close Premier Division game had been expected, and it stayed open. Playwell were never behind, though. They went ahead in the sixth minute, and when Thornley drew level they were back in front within two minutes.
Two counter-attacks either side of a penalty
The opener came early. Winger Jordan Raikes found midfielder Fenwick on the counter-attack, and from the edge of the penalty area Fenwick steered an outside-of-the-foot finish into the top-left corner.
Thornley equalised from the penalty spot in the 30th minute, but the visitors were only on terms for two minutes. Playwell broke again, this time with Fenwick as provider, and fellow midfielder Jamie Telford hit a half-volley from long range into the bottom-right corner to make it 2-1. That was how it stayed until half-time.
Thornley equalised from the penalty spot in the 30th minute, but the visitors were only on terms for two minutes. Playwell broke again, this time with Fenwick as provider, and fellow midfielder Jamie Telford hit a half-volley from long range into the bottom-right corner to make it 2-1. That was how it stayed until half-time.
Fenwick curls in a third
The second half brought a yellow card for Playwell and two for Thornley, and it was a set piece that gave the home side some breathing space. In the 76th minute Fenwick stood over a free kick just outside the penalty area and curled it over the wall into the top-left corner for 3-1.
Thornley scored from a free kick of their own in the 82nd minute to make it 3-2, but Playwell saw out the closing stages to take the win.
Thornley scored from a free kick of their own in the 82nd minute to make it 3-2, but Playwell saw out the closing stages to take the win.
A brace and an assist for the manager's choice
Manager Shaun Bennet named Fenwick Player of the Match, recognising both of his goals and the pass that set up Telford's strike.
Bennet pleased with how the team played together
Bennet said: "I'm delighted with the result. We expected a close game against local rivals, and it stayed open, so to come out on top is really pleasing. I was pleased with how we played together. The lads worked hard, played for each other, kept their shape and defended well, and we created chances as well. Scott's two goals and the assist for Jamie were a big part of it, but it was a team performance. There are still things we can improve, but I'm really pleased with what the lads gave."
Straight back out at Redmoor
There's barely time to catch breath, because just a day later Playwell are away to Redmoor United at Redmoor Park on Sunday 22 November, with kick-off at 2:00pm. After the way the team played together against Thornley, it's a quick chance to build on that, and if you can make the trip, your support would be very welcome.
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