Season Review: September 2024

Photo: Luka Lodder opens the scoring at Biggleswade United.

Written by James Smith

Photos by James Smith & Brad Cawthorne

Following on from the superb win at FC Romania, Town travelled to Biggleswade United in a much more confident mood.

Luka Lodder gave the team an early lead with Mason Davis adding the second in the 50th minute to give the Blues their second successive 2-0 win on the road.

Another away game followed this time at Shefford Town & Campton. An Alex Butt goal saw Town take the lead but the hosts came back in the second half to lead 2-1. Luka drew us level then hit the bar with minutes remaining but it was a frustrating afternoon after a fine first half performance. Lewis Smith was dismissed late on for a second yellow card.

Photo: Alex Butt (left) celebrates his goal at Shefford Town & Campton.

The next three games were difficult ones. Steve O’Reilly’s former club Harpenden Town came to Creasey Park and took all three points in a disappointing game for Dunstable. They never really got going after falling behind early on and struggled to recover. Joe Hankins scored a late consolation in the 3-1 defeat.

Photo: Ethan Goulding is closed down on the ball against Harpenden Town.

Our FA Vase journey started well against Tring Athletic where the Blues played excellently in the first half and were 2-0 up with a brace from Sam Ezenwaka. Sam nearly scored a hat-trick but agonisingly that third goal never came.

The second half was a total contrast to the first as Town capitulated and conceded five goals to exit the competition at the first hurdle.

Photo: Ssm Ezenwaka celebrates his early opening goal against Tring Athletic.

The team’s confidence had taken a hit as they travelled to London Lions next and were 4-0 down before Luka scored a consolation penalty at the end of the game.

Photo: JJ Kenna in action at London Lions.

Things would pick up again though as the team entered October…