The day’s fixtures saw Bermuda’s overseas football players in action across the leagues, highlighted by a clean sheet for goalkeeper Nathan Trott and a remarkable fighting comeback orchestrated by midfielder Milan Butterfield’s Halesowen Town.
Goalkeeper Nathan Trott continued his stellar form, successfully adding to his clean sheet tally. Trott, who came into the match ranked second in the league for shutouts, helped Cardiff City secure a decisive 3-0 victory over Mansfield Town FC at the Cardiff City Stadium.
In League Two action, Kane Crichlow marked a significant milestone, making his first league start since August and helping his Sutton United teammates defeat Gateshead 4-2.
Midfielder Milan Butterfield was part of one of the comebacks of the weekend as his Halesowen Town teammates engineered a stunning recovery. They battled back from a 4-1 deficit in the 82nd minute to secure a dramatic 4-4 draw against Bishop's Stortford FC at The Grove.
Elsewhere, Reggie Lambe and his Needham Market FC teammates edged out Alvechurch 1-0 at Bloomfields Grounds in their Southern League Premier Central match, securing all three points.
Ayleal Dill and his Southwell City FC teammates also secured a point, managing a 3-3 draw against Pinxton FC.
Willie Clemons and his Leiston FC teammates showed immense resilience. Playing a man down after just 35 minutes, they were still able to edge Real Bedford FC 1-0 in their Southern League 1 Central Premier Division fixture.
The results were not all positive: Justin Donawa and his Brackley Town teammates were defeated 2-0 by Woking Football Club in their Enterprise National League battle. Roger Lee's Heanor Town went down 3-1 to Skegness Town.
On the bench, Keziah Martin was an unused substitute as his Buxton United FC teammates lost 2-1 to Merthyr Town FC, and Ajani Burchall was also an unused substitute for Wimborne Town in their 2-2 draw with Gloucester.
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