Sandbach headed into Sunday’s away fixture against Wythenshawe Amateurs looking to keep their unbeaten league run firmly intact; and they managed to do just that.

From the whistle, Sandbach immediately got control of the ball and dominated play.

Inside the first 2 minutes, Sandbach were rewarded a free kick outside the box when winger Issy Yates was brought down after trying to weave through the opposition’s defence.

Centre back Zeta McCormack stepped up to take the free kick which she lofted over the back line, before bouncing and falling into the back of the net, securing her first goal of the 2019/2020 season.

Sandbach held possession for most of the first half, comfortably playing the ball both forwards and backwards, switching the play to help create numerous chances.

This payed off inside the 11th minute when Issy Yates was again able to carry the ball forward on the right side and crossed the ball into the Wythenshawe box where captain, Shannon Moores, volleyed it firmly into the net.

At the half time whistle, Sandbach were only leading by two goals and arguably it could have been much more due to the chances that they had created as a team yet had failed to put away.

However, the team radiated with confidence and the way that certain players such as Emma Landstrom played the easy ball around, seemed to rub off onto everybody else.

Manager, Stephen Wright said: “Once again we saw some great displays today from our midfield players but for me, Emma stood out today.

‘She was incredibly calm on the ball like she always is and did not put a foot wrong throughout the whole match.

‘We did not score as many as we would have liked today but at the end of the day, we got the three points and that is all that matters.’

On the half time whistle, centre back Lucy Wright was switched for Tori Howard who made her Sandbach Ladies debut.

Natalie Walker at right back also made way for Leah Berry to come onto the field.

In the second half, Wythenshawe started to pick up a little and managed to get some control of the ball.

However, inside the 51st minute, Courtney Beeston managed to get on the score sheet when Katie Smith played the ball through on goal to the striker who was able to drive forward and around the keeper and place the ball into the back of the net.

Sandbach continued to press and tried to create more chances on goal but in the final third of the pitch, a gap would not open up for anyone to get a shot away.

With not long to go, Issy Yates, Ellie Buglass and Lilo Leikauf made way for Beth Jones, Lauren Smith and Jordan Smith to come onto the pitch.

A comparison to last week where the squad only consisted of 12, on Sunday, it was great to see that Sandbach had a full complete squad to utilise.

In the 61st minute, Sandbach managed to secure their fourth and final goal of the game after Wythenshawe’s centre back tried to head out a cross from Katie Smith which went behind her head and into the back of the net.

Minutes later, the home team unfortunately managed to claw a goal back when the ball was played between their two strikers and a player easily managed to get a shot on goal outside the box which flew into the top right corner.

However, Sandbach arguably remained the more dominant team throughout the whole match and Wythenshawe were left simply to pick up the pieces.

As it stands, Sandbach United Ladies still remain at the top of the table on 27 points in 11 games in front of Macclesfield Town Ladies on 22 points and Sale United Ladies on 19.

Sandbach United Ladies are due to play Brookvale United Ladies at home this weekend.

However, it was announced on Monday 17th March that the whole of the Sandbach United training facilities were to close due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus until further notice.

Many grassroots football clubs across the UK have also done the same, following advice from the FA to put a temporary halt to football.

Nothing has yet been confirmed by the Cheshire Women’s and Youth League which Sandbach United Ladies play within, in regards to what is going to happen with the 7 remaining league fixtures that are left to play.

However, we will be sure to keep everyone updated as soon as we get the information ourselves.

Manager Stephen Wright said: “We have all worked so hard to get to where we are right now.

“I thought that the weather had beaten us causing problems with fixtures but it seems as if COVID-19 is the final nail.

“Things might change and we may well finish our season, but one thing we can be proud of is that we played football the way it should be played and we remained the only unbeaten team in the league.”

Please keep an eye out across our social media platforms such as the clubs official website: Sandbachunitedfc.co.uk and our official Facebook page: Sandbach United Ladies @Sufcladies

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