Women's 1XI lost 2-3 vs Olton
Player of the match: Kat M
After a break in the fixture calendar, Repton W1 were eager to return to action and deliver the performance they know they are capable of. With the sun shining over Derbyshire, Repton welcomed Olton in what promised to be an open contest, with both sides making changes to their line-ups since the reverse fixture.
From the first whistle, Repton started brightly, showing far greater momentum than in previous weeks. Early pressure resulted in multiple circle entries, but despite their strong start it was Olton who struck first. Against the run of play, the visitors won a penalty corner in the 10th minute and converted to take the lead.
Repton responded well, continuing to press and attack with intent. A flowing move down the left, featuring excellent link-up play, saw Kat M calmly slot home a well-worked equaliser just before the end of the first quarter.
The second quarter began in similar fashion, with Repton on the front foot. Five minutes in, Kat M struck again, finishing confidently to secure her second goal of the afternoon and give Repton a deserved lead. However, the advantage was short-lived as Olton responded just two minutes later to level the scores at 2–2. The remainder of the half was evenly contested, with Repton earning several penalty corners but unable to convert, and the teams went into the break all square.
Following half-time, both sides created chances, but the goalkeepers stood firm, pulling off key saves to keep the scores level. Just before the end of the third quarter, Repton were shown a green card, leaving them down to ten players heading into the final period.
Olton capitalised early in the fourth quarter. A swift move down the right led to a dangerous ball flashed across goal, which was met by a free attacker to restore the visitors’ lead with 16 minutes remaining.
Repton refused to back down, pushing higher up the pitch and forcing multiple turnovers in Olton’s defensive 25. Despite sustained pressure, they were unable to find the final touch. A second green card temporarily reduced Repton to ten once again, meaning opportunities had to be chosen carefully.
Back to full strength, Repton continued to apply pressure. With three minutes remaining, Olton were shown a green card of their own, giving Repton a late numerical advantage. The W1 made it count, earning a penalty corner in the dying seconds, their final opportunity to snatch a point. Unfortunately, the resulting shot went wide, and the final whistle confirmed a 3–2 victory for the visitors.
The scoreline did not fully reflect the balance of play, and Repton W1 will be disappointed not to come away with at least a point. Encouragingly, the improvements worked on in training were evident throughout the match. Focus now turns to refining the finer details ahead of a big away trip north to Ben Rhydding.

Men's 1XI won 7-0 vs Olton
It was a double header for the adult sides against Olton this week, as the visitors returned for round two, this time facing our Men’s 1s. Sitting top of the league, Repton welcomed an Olton side currently at the foot of the table. With a few injuries in the squad, the fixture provided an excellent opportunity to give valuable experience to some of the club’s younger players as they continue their development within senior hockey.
Repton came out firing, determined to cement their position at the top. Just eight minutes in, first-half top scorer Si C opened the scoring with a trademark drag flick from a penalty corner. Three minutes later, he doubled the lead in identical fashion, converting another penalty corner to put Repton firmly in control. Olton began to settle as the quarter progressed, but the hosts headed into the first break with a deserved 2–0 advantage.
The second quarter followed a similar pattern, with Repton relentlessly on the front foot. Just two and a half minutes in, Si C completed his hat-trick, once again from a penalty corner flick. Repton were clinical in the circle, looking for outcomes every time they entered the D. In the 20th minute, Si added his fourth of the afternoon, continuing a dominant personal performance.
Repton maintained long spells of possession and countered sharply whenever Olton attempted to break. Just before half-time, Archie B took matters into his own hands, finishing confidently to give Repton a commanding 5–0 lead at the break.
After half-time, Olton grew into the contest and showed greater defensive resilience, holding their shape and limiting clear-cut chances. Despite this, Ethan S found space and added his name to the scoresheet to extend the advantage. As the half wore on, Olton defended deep and Repton began to tire, resulting in over 25 minutes without either side finding the net.
However, it was fitting that the final action of the game belonged to the league leaders. In the dying seconds, Repton won another penalty corner, and Si C stepped up once more to fire home his fifth goal of the match, and Repton’s seventh, to round off an emphatic 7–0 victory.
After a break in league action, it was impressive to see the M1 return in such dominant fashion. The result keeps them top of the table with five games remaining. Attention now turns to next weekend’s trip to Deeside, which promises to be a feisty encounter.

Men's 2XI lost 2-4 vs rugby
M2’s next league match took them on a trip to the south midlands to play Rugby & East Warwickshire.
The match started with Rugby applying pressure through a high press and being awarded a series of penalty corners which they failed to convert.
The intensity of the early exchanges settled and possession was shared with further chances created by both sides.
On 28 minutes Alex B picked up a loose ball in the circle and put Repton into a 1-0 lead.
Repton maintained their advantage through to half time.
Within 2 minutes of the restart Rugby converted a penalty corner to draw level.
A further 5 minutes passed and another Rugby penalty corner made it 2-1.
The game continued to be open with both sides creating chances, Repton failing to convert a series of penalty corners.
On 50mintues, Repton turned over the ball to the Rugby midfield, an overhead to the right wing found a forward who drove the baseline and a close range finish at the far post made it 3-1.
Repton pulled one back on 58 minutes via a Rocco EW penalty corner strike.
Repton began to press, but another turnover followed by an overhead put the Rugby centre forward clean through and he duly converted.
Repton pushed ‘til the end and created a number of chances but in the end found themselves on the wrong side of a 4-2 scoreline.

U16 Boys won 6-1 vs City of York
Repton hosted City of York in a fiercely contested match, eventually running out 6–1 winners after a dominant second half display.
The first half was tight and physical, with City of York bringing real intensity. Both sides created chances in an evenly matched opening period, with Adam leading from the sidelines. It was competitive and finely balanced going into the break.
After the half time talk, Repton came out flying in the second half. Dexter opened the scoring within minutes, only for City of York to respond quickly and level at 1–1. Repton reacted superbly, winning a short corner that Ethan converted to restore the lead at 2–1, all inside the first 10 minutes.
From there, Repton took control. Fifteen minutes in, Ethan scored a great goal. Five minutes later, Dexter scored again from open play, before completing a brilliant hat-trick.
In the final 10 minutes, a City of York player received both a green and a yellow card, which created further opportunities for Repton, and they capitalised brilliantly. Ollie finished the scoring with a goal in the final minute to seal an emphatic 6–1 victory.
A strong, composed and clinical second half from Repton, outstanding teamwork and resilience all round. Congratulations to Henry H who was awarded Player of the Match.

U14 Boys T2 lost 10-0 vs Ashby
The U14 Boys T2 squad faced a strong Ashby team in a top of the table clash.
From the outset Ashby pressed high testing Reptons defence but the team stood firm with good tackling from the centre back pairing of Henry M and Harry B. Repton soaked up pressure and counter attacked in the first 15 minutes down the wings with some effective aerials from George U giving an outlet to Borja M, Charlie L and Yannick C. Ashby continued to press high up the pitch though and scored 2 goals in quick succession. Sustained pressure from a well organised Ashby team though led to more goals seeing the visitors six down at the break.
In the second half Repton rallied with the midfield of Will D-S, Monty E, Rex M and Alex B-S making chances to get into the opposition 25 and dribbling through but were unable to make many chances in front of goal. A period of about 10 - 15 minutes where the home side couldn't break down Repton’s defence with Charlie H in goal keeping the ball out and Robert S making some strong tackles to stop the Ashby wingers.
Following an injury to one of the Repton players Ashby were able to convert more chances. Repton continued to work to the end though illustrated by forward Charlie G tracking his player from half way to the back post to stop him scoring.
A tough result however congratulations to the boys who have secured second place in the league.