Match Report:
17th October 2026
Littlemore RFC travelled to face unbeaten league leaders Faringdon yesterday, knowing they had a tough challenge ahead against a strong side on their home ground.
Faringdon struck early, but the opening score did little to dampen Littlemore’s determination, as LRFC continued to launch attacks and look for opportunities to get themselves back into the game. The forwards showed real grit and determination, with dominance in the scrums demonstrating that Littlemore were more than ready for the battle.
A standout moment came courtesy of guest player Lesley Sackey, who produced a lovely try after running around the defence and racing down the wing. It was a fantastic finish that gave Littlemore belief and showed what they were capable of against the league leaders.
Unfortunately, the celebrations were short-lived, as captain Dev Thomas suffered a suspected cracked rib shortly afterwards. Another setback for a side already facing a difficult task, but the lads continued to dig deep and give everything they had on the pitch.
Although the final score of 61–5 tells a tough story, it certainly doesn’t reflect the effort, commitment and fight shown by the Littlemore players throughout the match. Facing the unbeaten league leaders away from home was never going to be easy, but the team kept pushing, battling in the set pieces and showing plenty of heart until the final whistle.
In recognition of their performance, Faringdon selected Will Wilson as our Man of the Match — a well-deserved recognition from the opposition.
Despite the result, there were positives to take away, and the lads can be proud of the effort they put in against a formidable side. The focus now turns to the next fixture at home against Banbury next Saturday and looking to build on the positives and keep moving forward.
Heads up, Littlemore. We go again!
