ARMADA FC LOCK HORNS WITH BRS UNITED IN SEASON-DEFINING SHOWDOWN

NEXT UP: BRS UNITED FC VS ARMADA FC
Competition: League
Venue: Elmdon Playing Field, Elmdon Road, Selly Park, Birmingham B29 7LF
Date: 26/04/2025
Kick-Off: 2:30pm
Weather Forecast: Light cloud cover with sunny intervals. Temperature expected around 13°C – perfect football conditions.

Armada FC are surging into form at just the right time.

Their most recent outing was nothing short of a statement performance — a commanding 5-1 away victory over Kingsheath Rangers FC 'B' at Thimblemill Recreation Ground on Saturday, 19 April 2025.

From the opening whistle, Armada FC stamped their authority on the match. Early chances from Olaloko and Hashir set the tone before Arafat broke the deadlock in the 28th minute, quickly followed by Riaz, who doubled the lead with a powerful finish just a minute later.

Though Kingsheath Rangers briefly threatened with a goal early in the second half, Armada’s response was swift and ruthless. M Khan, coming off the bench, restored the two-goal cushion with a fine finish in the 73rd minute. He then turned provider for Hashir, who bagged the fourth just three minutes later. As the final whistle approached, H Khan capped off the performance, slotting home after a clever assist from Al-Hussain.

It wasn’t just the goals that impressed — Armada executed their game plan with tactical precision, registering 16 shots on goal, converting five, and winning 12 corners. Compared to their previous match, they increased possession by 17%, took four more shots, and improved their goal conversion rate by 10%.

This was a team brimming with confidence, cohesion, and attacking threat — a team that’s peaking with two games left to play. And now, all eyes turn to Elmdon, where they’ll be hoping to carry that fire into their clash with BRS United FC.

TEAM NEWS
Following the pulsating win over Kingsheath Rangers, training has been intense but filled with belief. Coach Khan praised the squad’s application and was especially pleased with how the team absorbed tactical tweaks.

Erinfolami is back in full flow after a robust return. Brelsforth's composure in midfield and Zielinski's relentless work rate have added steel and flair in equal measure.

However, the squad will be without a few key names. Ahmadi remains sidelined through injury, while Dunko, Jallow, Johnson and Konateh are unavailable for selection.

• ? Squad Selection: Final team to be confirmed after pre-match warm-up.
• ✅ Available: Brelsforth, Erinfolami, Zielinski
• ❌ Unavailable: Ahmadi (injured), Dunko (absent), Jallow (absent), Johnson (absent), Konateh (absent)

TEAM STATS
Armada FC currently sit 7th in Division 4, with just two fixtures remaining in this league campaign.

Compared to their last fixture, Armada FC exhibited marked improvements. They increased possession by 17%, scored three additional goals, and attempted four more shots. Their goal conversion rate also jumped by 10%, highlighting sharper offensive execution and better link-up play in the final third. It’s a team coming into form at just the right time.

OPPOSITION FORM
BRS United FC currently hold 6th place in the table, having won 11, drawn 1, and lost 9, leaving them with a -13 goal difference. A mixed bag of results has seen them swing between thrilling attacking football and shaky defending. Their attacking threat is undeniable — Kiran Kellman, Evan Griffin, Jacob Henderson, and Luke Johnson are all potent finishers capable of turning the tide in an instant. While BRS have been tight-lipped on their assist providers, it’s clear that their goals don’t come by accident.

Expect pace, grit, and forward-thinking football — but also expect space. Their -13 goal difference tells its own story. This is a team that scores, but concedes.

PRE-MATCH, PRESS CONFERENCE
MANAGER’S THOUGHTS
“This is a six-point game in every sense — not just for the table, but for confidence, preparation, and what we’re building. The Arden and Kingsheath games showed what we’re capable of. We trusted each other, and we finished like a team that believes. That’s the standard now — and we’re going to Elmdon with fire in our boots.”

CAPTAIN'S THOUGHTS
“We’re fired up for this one. Everyone in the squad is focused — we know the task ahead. BRS are strong, but we’re stronger when we stick to our game. We’re prepared for a battle, and the team spirit is sky-high. We’re going there to play our football, our way.”

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