10.30am 31 January 2026
West Midlands Christian League
Brierley Hill AOG 0 Excel NIS 3 (att 10)
With nine wins from nine league games, ahead of this, you'd think reigning champions Excel NIS would be a shoo-in in retain their title. But rivals Charlemont Star also have a 100 per cent record, having played twice more.
Both sides kept their perfect records intact, although Excel made harder work of winning at Brierley Hill than should have been necessary.
They almost took the lead in the opening moments, but a failure to take the chance set the tone for the first half when they often looked dangerous, but were unable to apply the finish.
The home side were unlucky not to go in front themselves, when a shot that looked goal-bound came back off the inside of the post.
The opening half ended goalless, but Excel quickly took control after the break. They scored six minutes after the restart, then added a second goal with an hour played. Excel's final goal was on 78 minutes.
The hosts deserved a goal for their efforts but, despite coming close once or twice, their morning proved fruitless.
Brierley Hill is an area of Dudley, but Brierley Hill AOG are currently playing a few miles away in the Staffordshire village of Kinver. The Edward Marsh Centre includes a playing field with two football pitches separated by a cricket square. The larger pitch, which staged this game, is the furthest away of the pair.
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