Match Report: Burton U14 Girls vs Leicester Forest U14 Girls
Date: Sunday, 2nd November 2025
Final Score: Burton 41 – 33 Leicester Forest

Overview
Leicester Forest U14 Girls put in a spirited performance away at Burton, narrowly missing out in a high-scoring contest. Despite a strong fightback in the second half, Burton held on for the win.

First Half
Burton started fast, crossing the line within two minutes and converting to take an early 7–0 lead. Leicester Forest responded through Libby Cox, who powered over for the first Forest try at 7 minutes, though the conversion was missed (7–5).
Burton then dominated the next phase, scoring three tries between the 10th and 16th minutes, stretching the lead to 24–5.
Forest rallied after halftime with two quick tries from Libby Cox (26’) and Lola Barratt (31’), both converted by Esme O’Keeffe, closing the gap to 24–19.

Burton struck again in the second half with three tries in quick succession (36’, 38’, 41’), pushing the score to 41–19.
Leicester Forest refused to give in, mounting a late surge:

Libby Cox completed her hat-trick at 44’ (converted by O’Keeffe).
Frankie Bancroft added another try at 46’, also converted, bringing the final score to 41–33.

Summary
Despite the defeat, Leicester Forest showed resilience and attacking flair, particularly in the second half.