Unlikely Throw-in Showstopper at Highbury Stadium
Fleetwood Town's Highbury Stadium hosted an extraordinary throw-in by Huddersfield Town's Max Murray, which has gone viral and is being hailed as a potential game-changer. The 19-year-old defender's throw-in, which was captured on video, has amassed over three million views in 24 hours.
What happened?
Murray's throw-in was a long, spinning delivery that landed in the middle of the six-yard box, where his teammate Ian Togo headed the ball wide. The video, posted by Huddersfield fan account Huddersfield Town Frontline, shows Murray's throwing action and the sheer trajectory of the ball from the perfect angle.
Why it matters for Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town's Highbury Stadium has witnessed some exciting matches this season, but Murray's throw-in is a highlight that has caught the attention of football fans across the country. The team is currently 15th in League Two, with 61 points from 46 games, and is 26 points behind leaders Bromley.
What comes next?
Fleetwood Town's next match is against Milton Keynes Dons, and fans will be eager to see if Murray's throw-in will become a regular feature of the team's gameplay. The team's recent form has been DDDWL, with 0 wins and 5 draws in their last 5 matches.
Fleetwood Town's Highbury Stadium has a width of 71 yards, and Murray's throw-in was in the air for approximately 36 yards, five short of Delap's average but still 14 yards over what data site Opta class as a long throw. Murray's throw-in has been hailed as a fantastic throw by Thomas Gronnemark, a former throw-in consultant at Liverpool, Brentford, and Arsenal.
Fleetwood Town's recent form (last 5): 0W-5D-0L (DDDDD, most recent first); unbeaten in the last 5. Goals this season: 57 scored, 58 conceded (-1 goal difference). Last result: Fleetwood Town 1-1 Milton Keynes Dons (2026-05-02).
