The 2026 Kappa Classic officially roared into life across the National Sports Center North Field and the Devonshire Recreation Club, cementing its status as the most highly anticipated youth tournament on the island’s sporting calendar.
In what has grown from a modest Pee Wee competition into a sprawling three-day extravaganza, the opening session provided immediate drama in the Under 13 division. Dandy Town Browns laid down an early marker in Group A, edging out a resilient Southampton Rangers side 1-0 in a contest defined by tactical discipline. The group grew even more competitive shortly after as Warwick Football Academy Boca delivered a statement performance, cruising to a 3-0 victory over FC Bascome Gold.
The goal-scoring intensity continued in Group B, where St. George's Colts emerged victorious in a six-goal thriller against North Village Rams White. The Colts’ clinical finishing proved to be the difference in their 4-2 win, while over in Group D, the PHC Zebras Whites showed their championship pedigree with a disciplined 2-0 win over Vasco YP Greens.
It was a similarly competitive start for the girls’ divisions, where the Under 15 Group A action produced a tactical battle between the PHC Zebras and BFLA Blacks. In a match of few chances, the Zebras found the decisive breakthrough to claim a vital 1-0 win, setting the tone for a weekend of football that continues to prioritize sportsmanship and achievement.
With more than 1,000 young athletes set to take the pitch over the coming days, the opening results suggest that the 2026 edition of the "premier youth spectator event" is poised to be the most competitive to date.
Kappa Classic 2026 Results
Group A - Under 13 Boys
0 Southampton Rangers
1 Dandy Town Browns
3 Warwick Football Academy Boca
0 FC Bascome Gold
Group B - Under 13 Boys
2 North Village Rams White
4 St. Georges Colts
2 Somerset Trojans Red
0 X-Roads Warriors
Group C - Under 13 Boys
0 Devonshire Colts Black
2 North Village Rams Red
0 PHC Zebras Blacks
0 Vasco YP Reds
Group D - Under 13 Boys
0 FC Bascome White
0 Devonshire Colts Orange
0 Vasco YP Greens
2 PHC Zebras Whites
Group E - Under 13 Boys
1 Dandy Town Hornets Golds
4 FC Bascome Blue
Group A - Under 15 Girls
1 PHC Zebras
0 BFLA Blacks
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