The hosts set the tone early, taking the lead inside the opening two minutes and never looked back. Ely controlled the first half, doubling their advantage on the half-hour mark through some impressive football through the lines, eventually finished with a well taken strike across the visitors keeper.

Ely went into the break 2-0 up and continued to dictate proceedings after half time. Despite Spalding pulling a goal back to make it 3-1, the result was never in doubt as the home side bit back instantly. They finished strongly, adding two more goals in the final 20 minutes to seal a comfortable and deserved victory.

Standout performance from Oli Searle, who was excellent throughout and deservedly picked up Player of the Match.

Final Score: Ely City U18s 5-1 Spalding United U18s

Scorers; Fin Edwards (x2), Oskarus Urbonas, Pete Matthews, Josh Golden-Oguguo

Squad; Reece Hall, Jacob Heffer, Oskaras Urbonas (c), James Ingram, George Constable, Iggy Rohloff, Oli Seale, Peter Mathews, Archie Ashton, Joshua Golden Oguguo, Lennon Mortimer, Fin Edwards, Alfie Lampshire, James Voyse, Conor Brant, Jack Bratton.