Evesham United 2 – 0 Caerau Ely
International Club Friendly | 11 July 2026

Evesham United recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory over Welsh side Caerau Ely in a pre-season friendly on 11 July 2026. The Southern League Division One South hosts controlled the match from start to finish, demonstrating their superiority in a game played at a high tempo.

Match Overview

Evesham dominated possession and created numerous chances in the first half, finally breaking the deadlock just before the half-hour mark. A well-struck shot from the edge of the area gave the home side the lead. They doubled their advantage early in the second half with a header from a corner, after which they comfortably managed the game.

Key Moments

• Minute 28: Evesham’s midfielder fired a low drive into the bottom corner after a neat one-two.
• Minute 52: A looping header from a set piece sailed over the Caerau Ely goalkeeper to make it 2-0.

Tactical Story

Evesham pressed high and forced Caerau Ely into defensive mistakes, but were wasteful in front of goal. The Welsh side struggled to keep possession and rarely threatened the Evesham goal. The second goal effectively ended any hope of a comeback, and Evesham’s fitness allowed them to see out the game with ease.

Standout Players

Evesham’s central midfielder was named man of the match for his all-action display. The goalkeeper had little to do but commanded his area well. Caerau Ely’s right-back put in a shift defensively, but his team lacked quality in the final third.

Season Impact

Evesham United will be pleased with a clean sheet and solid performance as they gear up for league action. Caerau Ely will need to improve their attacking cohesion in future friendlies. The result was a positive workout for both sides.