Knebworth stunned Ware United with a clinical performance to the delight of their travelling fans on a drizzly afternoon, as they extended their winning streak to four games.
Pitstone & Ivinghoe United Reserves 0, Knebworth 1 – 06/12/2025
Lucas Squirrell reports…
After a week off due to a waterlogged pitch, Knebworth returned to league action with a long trip away to Pitstone Reserves, as the Ks looked to get revenge for the opening-day defeat.
Having drawn their previous game, Knebworth were eager to bounce back and extend their unbeaten run. However, it was a slow start from the Ks, and a few early chances for Pitstone put them under pressure, forcing some important saves from Ross Field between the sticks.
The first half didn’t offer much more momentum. Some tidy passing sequences eventually saw Reece Leen slip through, but on his weaker foot he lifted the effort over the bar.
After a sluggish 45 minutes, the whistle blew for a goalless first half. Words were echoed around the changing room that the tempo needed drastic improvement.
The boys came out for the second half with a bit more energy, highlighted by Billy Mulley’s silky feet as he rounded the keeper—but unfortunately couldn’t find a pull-back.
Pitstone began to mount pressure again, and nearly struck first as a corner was whipped in, only to be caught one-handed by Field—an impressive save that kept Knebworth in the game.
As the 70th minute arrived, a corner was delivered into the box and, after a scrappy scramble in the penalty area, an unlikely figure—James “Bobby” Moore—poked home the opener for Knebworth. I’m not sure how he found himself in that position, and I don’t think Bobby knew either, but he kept his composure and coolly slotted the ball in to give Knebworth the lead!
As the 90th minute approached, Pitstone came knocking, but Knebworth shut up shop. Some important clearances from Paul Clarke and heroic keeping from stand-in goalkeeper Callum Crouch, following an injury to Field, helped secure a 1–0 win.
A smash-and-grab on a wet, windy Saturday afternoon sees the unbeaten streak extend to six games, along with another clean sheet! Two more games before the New Year break—three points and a win in the next round of the cup wouldn’t be too bad!
Raja Tandoori player of the match: Sim Vilakati
The Ks are on the road again this Saturday, 13 December 2025, with a trip to Bury Rangers; kick off is 15:00 at Richard Hale School in Hertford, on the 3G pitch. Find the fixtures list here for 2025.
Musings of an old man: So they can do it on a wet afternoon in Pitstone, too!
Special thanks to Alan Sleator for the header photo.
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