Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Airbus UK beat Mold Alexandra 4-3 in a seven-goal pre-season friendly, with Kaiden Cooke scoring the 88th-minute winner after Jake Roberts' brace.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
Airbus began confidently, controlling possession and carving out early chances. George Peers tested the Mold goalkeeper from distance, and a series of corners created chaos in the box. But it was a defensive error that handed Mold the lead: Ieuan Jones-Wellstead's underhit back pass let Kieran Owens latch onto the loose ball, round goalkeeper Sam Fenney, and roll into an empty net. Airbus responded well. Jake Roberts levelled with a deflected strike inside the box, then put the Wingmakers ahead moments later when his shot bobbled over the keeper's outstretched arms. Mold, however, struck back before the interval — capitalising on a defensive lapse to make it 2-2 at half-time.
The Turning Point
The second half followed the same chaotic script. Luca Hogan met a cross to steer home and restore Mold's lead at 3-2, swinging momentum fully back to the home side. Airbus were handed a golden chance to equalise when they won a penalty, but Peers saw his spot-kick saved by the Mold goalkeeper. That miss felt like it could prove decisive — but instead of deflating Airbus, it galvanised them. Trialist C cut inside from the left and bent a finish into the far bottom corner to make it 3-3. Then, with time running out, a through ball released Kaiden Cooke, who drew the goalkeeper before slotting home the winner.
Key Performers
- Jake Roberts (Airbus UK) — A brace that turned the game twice: first to cancel out Mold's opener, then to put Airbus ahead before half-time. His movement and finishing were the difference in the first half.
- Kaiden Cooke (Airbus UK) — Composed finish for the winner under pressure, showing sharp instinct to draw the keeper and pick his spot from a tight angle.
- Luca Hogan (Mold Alexandra) — Took his goal well to put Mold 3-2 up, and led the home side's attempt to hold off Airbus's relentless pressure.
Player of the Match: Jake Roberts (Airbus UK) — two goals in a game that swung repeatedly, and the platform for Airbus's eventual victory.
By the Numbers
This was the seventh meeting between the two Welsh sides since 2023, and the seventh consecutive match Airbus have failed to lose (five wins, two draws). The fixture has now produced 31 goals in total — an average of 4.43 per game — with over 2.5 goals landing in five of the seven encounters. Both teams scored for the fourth time in seven meetings, consistent with a fixture that has rarely been one-sided.
What It Means
Airbus UK made it two wins from two pre-season friendlies, building momentum ahead of their next test away at Cheadle Town on 4 July. Mold Alexandra continue their own preparations for the upcoming JD Cymru North season. The match was Airbus's second pre-season fixture of the summer, and the 4-3 scoreline will give manager Steve Benyon plenty to work on defensively, while the resilience shown in recovering from 3-2 down will be the more encouraging takeaway.
Rivalry since 2023
Mold Alexandra vs Airbus UK Head to Head Results· 7
Mold Alexandra and Airbus UK have met 7 times — Mold Alexandra won 0, Airbus UK won 5, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Airbus UK leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 7 meetings. A combined 31 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.43 per match (7 for the home side, 24 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (57%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (71%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Airbus UK are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 8–0 in 2026.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 9 Jul 2026