Men’s Premier Division — Saturday 27 September 2025, 6:00pm — Nottingham Hockey Centre — Live on Bee TV (BeeTV.live)
Report
Beeston flew out of the blocks in their first home game of the season, netting twice inside two minutes to surge 2–0 ahead. East Grinstead answered swiftly and, after a breathless first half that finished level at 3–3, the visitors were ruthless after the restart to take the points.
- Dream start (10’, 11’): Gareth Griffiths swept home before Christopher Curry added a second moments later to electrify the home crowd.
- EG response (13’, 19’): Farmer and Knight dragged the visitors level, only for Oliver Manson to restore the Bees’ lead at 21’.
- All square at the break (29’): Dan Faulkner’s finish made it 3–3 at half‑time.
- Third‑quarter swing (31’, 37’): A Jonty Elmes brace put EG in control, and Elmes completed his hat‑trick late on (68’) to close out the game.
Despite the scoreline, there were clear positives for Beeston: a fast, front‑foot start; three well‑constructed goals; and sustained chance creation in open play.
Key Facts
- Venue: Nottingham Hockey Centre (Home)
- Push-back: Sat 27 Sept 2025, 6:00pm
- Broadcast: Bee TV (BeeTV.live)
- Final score: Beeston 3–6 East Grinstead
Scorers
Beeston: Gareth Griffiths 10’, Christopher Curry 11’, Oliver Manson 21’
East Grinstead: Joseph Farmer 13’, Samuel Knight 19’, Daniel Faulkner 29’, Jonty Elmes 31’, 37’, 68’
“We started really well—2–0 up—and created plenty in that first quarter. East Grinstead grew into the game and capitalised on their corners. There are things to work on, but lots of positives and three really good goals from us.”
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Post match interview
What’s next?
Preparation turns to next weekend’s trip to Cardiff & Met. The Bees will look to carry over the aggressive start and chance creation that lit up Q1 here.
Match timings and scorers as per the official England Hockey match record. Broadcast via Bee TV.
