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Karl Neville scores and is Player of the Match as Playwell United win 2‑1 at home
2‑1Playwell United vs Stanwick City· 17 Oct 2026· Home
Playwell United won 2-1 at home to Stanwick City in the Premier Division at Mill Lane Stadium, with around 150 people watching on a windy Saturday afternoon and a heavy pitch underfoot.
Sherwood strikes from the free kick
Playwell made the brighter start and went ahead in the 18th minute. Luke Sherwood's free kick went in off the crossbar to make it 1-0, and the lads had something to build on from there.
Neville makes it two
The second goal came after 63 minutes. Liam Granger found Karl Neville, who hit a long-range strike to put Playwell United 2-0 up.
Scott Fenwick came on in midfield for Tom Calloway in the 70th minute, adding energy. Stanwick City pulled one back in the 74th minute to make it 2-1, and Playwell saw the game out from there.
Karl Neville was named Player of the Match for his goal.
Bennet on the early lead
Manager Shaun Bennet said: “Getting in front first was what we wanted, and Luke's free kick gave us that. The lads played for each other all afternoon, held their organisation and kept going right to the end. When Stanwick got one back we stayed calm, and that's what got us over the line.”
A trip to Thornley after a home win
We travel to Thornley Athletic at Thornley FC Ground on Saturday, 24 October 2026, with a 2:00 PM kick-off. If you can get along, we would love to see you there, and we would be glad of your company on the touchline.
Thank you, Oakfield Tyres
Your continued support as our shirt sponsor makes a real difference to everyone at Playwell United. You help keep local drivers rolling.
Oakfield Tyres
www.oakfieldtyres.co.uk
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