MATCH REPORT: SHIPSTON EXCELSIOR 0–4 HALSE UNITED FIRST TEAM
Premier Division – Away – Saturday 26 September 2026
A ruthless second‑half blitz fires the Black & White to a dominant away win

The Black & White continued their electric start to the season with a **clinical 0–4 away win** at Shipston Excelsior — a performance built on organisation, patience, and a devastating second‑half surge.

The first half was tight and controlled, with both sides limiting chances and defending well. An organised first half with few chances for both sides resulted in the score being 0-0 at half time.

That discipline set the platform for what came next.

FIRST HALF – Controlled, disciplined, organised
Halse kept their shape superbly, absorbed Shipston’s pressure, and managed the game with maturity.
The match page confirms the only major moment: a 37’ yellow card for Brock — but otherwise, the Black & White stayed compact and composed.

HALF TIME: 0–0
The perfect foundation.

SECOND HALF – A 40‑second explosion
Just like Wednesday night, Halse came out flying.

46’ – GOAL! Brock makes it 0–1
Within 40 seconds of the restart, Hamblin’s volley was parried and Harry Brock reacted fastest, kneeing home the rebound.

A huge moment.
A huge statement.

49’ – GOAL! Warren punishes a mistake (0–2)
Moments later, Shipston’s keeper gifted possession to Kieran Warren on the edge of the box.
Warren stayed ice‑cold, slotting it home to double the lead.

Two goals in no time.
Black & White dominance.

57’ – GOAL! Read makes it three (0–3)
With Shipston tiring, Ryan Knight clipped a perfect ball over the top.
Ollie Read latched onto it, cut inside, and buried it into the far post.

Clinical.
Confident.
Cruising.

69’ – GOAL! Gilsenan finishes the counter (0–4)
Another devastating counter attack saw Charlie Capstick break free, round the keeper, and — pushed wide — dink a clever ball into the box.
Luke Gilsenan arrived at the far post to nod home the fourth, sealing the victory in style.

A perfect team goal.
A perfect away performance.

Substitutions & Squad Impact
Halse used their depth brilliantly, with multiple changes between 65’–69’ to keep intensity high and secure the win.

FULL TIME: SHIPSTON 0–4 HALSE UNITED

Goals
Brock (46’)
Warren (49’)
Read (57’)
Gilsenan (69’)

Assists
Hamblin (46’)
Knight (57’)
Capstick (69’)

Booking
Brock (37’)

A complete performance.
A ruthless second half.
A huge away win.

A Statement Victory — Momentum Building

This was a big 3 points on the road, delivered with energy, quality, and togetherness.
The Black & White showed maturity in the first half, explosiveness in the second, and depth across the squad.

A real positive start to the new season — and a performance that shows exactly what this team is capable of.

Up The Halse!