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Sunday, December 21, 2025
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Devonshire Colts Stage Dramatic Comeback to Sink X-Road’s
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X-Road’s 2 Devonshire Colts 4
The Devonshire Colts have secured their place in the Friendship Trophy Semi-Finals after staging a remarkable second-half fightback to defeat X-Road’s Warriors 4-2 at Lord’s in St. David’s.
Trailing by two goals in the first half, the Colts showcased the resilience that has kept them in the Premier Division title hunt this season, scoring four unanswered goals to complete the turnaround.
In a high-octane opening period, it was X-Road’s who appeared destined for the final four. Veteran forward Paul Simons—continuing his recent goal-scoring form—gave the hosts the lead in the 14th minute. Simons, who has been battling through injury in recent weeks, doubled the advantage in the 36th minute with a clinical finish to put the Warriors firmly in the driving seat.
However, the Colts found a crucial lifeline just before the interval. Mateo Issace struck in the 40th minute to reduce the deficit, ensuring X-Road’s took a slender 2-1 lead into the break and shifting the momentum back toward the visitors.
Devonshire emerged for the second half with renewed intensity and drew level in the 55th minute when captain Jorj Dublin converted from the penalty spot. With the scores level at 2-2, the Colts wasted no time in seizing the lead; just three minutes later, Chemari Henry found the back of the net to make it 3-2.
As X-Road’s pushed forward in search of an equalizer, they were caught on the counter-attack. The comeback was completed in the 78th minute when Senoj Mitchell—fresh from his match-winning heroics against Young Men's Social Club last weekend—slotted home his team's fourth to seal the victory.
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Sunday, December 21, 2025
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Semi-Final Lineups Confirmed after High-Stakes Weekend
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The lineup for the Bermuda Football Association (BFA) Shield and Friendship Trophy Semi-Finals has been officially finalized following a dramatic weekend of quarter-final action across the island.
Football fans now look toward the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence Board Room, where the Semi-Final draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, December 22nd, to determine the high-stakes matchups for the festive period.
In the Shield competition, the Somerset Trojans secured their spot in the hat with a clinical 4-0 shutout of St. David’s at the Devonshire Recreation Club. They are joined by fellow West Enders Somerset Eagles, who edged out Southampton Rangers 1-0 in a tense encounter at White Hill Field. Rounding out the Shield semi-finalists are Robin Hood, who produced the most lopsided result of the weekend with an 11-0 demolition of Vasco at Bernard Park, and Wolves, who received a quarter-final bye.
The Friendship Trophy semi-final draw features four of the Premier Division’s most consistent performers, setting the stage for a heavyweight collision. Defending champions Dandy Town Hornets remain on track to retain their title after a convincing 3-0 victory over the Boulevard Blazers.
They will be joined in the draw by the North Village Rams, who secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over the St. George’s Colts, and the Devonshire Cougars, who overcame an early deficit to defeat Young Men’s Social Club 4-2.
The final spot was claimed by the Devonshire Colts, who progressed after coming from two goals down to sink X-Road’s Warriors 4-2 in the final match of the weekend at Lord’s. These semi-final matches are traditionally held during the Boxing Day period, with the winners advancing to the hallmark New Year’s Day finals at the Somerset Cricket Club.
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Saturday, December 20, 2025
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Bermuda UK Footballers Round-Up
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Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott was a notable absentee as League One leaders Cardiff City suffered a 2-1 defeat at Lincoln City on Saturday. Trott, whose consistent form has been a cornerstone of the Bluebirds’ promotion charge this season, missed the trip to the LNER Stadium due to a hand injury.
Despite the setback, Cardiff remain at the summit of the division, though the defeat brings an end to their recent momentum.
In a clash featuring two Bermudian internationals, Willie Clemons and Leiston FC secured a narrow 2-1 victory away at Halesowen Town. The match at The Grove saw Milan Butterfield anchor the midfield for the hosts, but it was Clemons and his teammates who managed to edge the contest to take all three points back to Suffolk.
It proved to be a difficult afternoon for several other Bermudians competing in the English non-league pyramid:
Keziah Martin and his Buxton FC teammates suffered a 2-0 home defeat against AFC Telford United at the Tarmac Silverlands Ground.
Ayleal Dill was on the wrong end of a 1-0 result as Southwell City FC went down to Coalville Town FC.
Reggie Lambe and Needham Market FC were defeated 3-1 by Harborough Town in their Southern League Premier Central fixture at Bloomfields.
Ajani Burchall featured for Wimborne Town, but they were overwhelmed 4-0 by Havant & Waterlooville at Westleigh Park.
Roger Lee and Heanor Town fought a close battle with Harrowby United in the United Counties Premier Division North but eventually succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at the New Manor Ground.
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Saturday, December 20, 2025
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Hornets & Eagles Soar Into Semi-Finals
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The Bermuda Football Association Shield and Friendship Trophy Quarter-Final action continued at White Hill Field, where defensive discipline and clinical finishing proved the difference as both the Somerset Eagles and Dandy Town Hornets booked their spots in the final four.
Shield
Somerset Eagles 1 Southampton Rangers 0
In a highly anticipated Shield clash between First Division rivals, the Somerset Eagles advanced to the semi-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory over the Southampton Rangers. After a tense and scoreless first half, the breakthrough arrived just two minutes after the restart.
Kanhai Fray proved to be the hero for the Eagles, finding the back of the net in the 47th minute. Despite late pressure from the Rangers—who were chasing a record-extending seventh Shield title—the Eagles' backline held firm to secure the shutout and their progression in the tournament.
Friendship
Dandy Town Hornets 3 Boulevard Blazers 0
The Dandy Town Hornets continued their quest to retain the Friendship Trophy with a convincing 3-0 win over the Boulevard Blazers.
Enrique Swan opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Dante Leverock doubled the advantage with a header in the 31st minute. The Blazers were handed a lifeline just three minutes later when they were awarded a penalty, but drama ensued as Ian Coke's spot-kick struck the post. Although Coke was first to the rebound and bundled the ball home, the goal was promptly ruled out by the officials.
Leading 2-0 at the break, the Hornets eventually put the game beyond reach in the 64th minute when Jahkari Furbert struck to make it 3-0. The victory ensures Jarreau Hayward’s side remains on track to defend the only silverware they secured last season.
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Saturday, December 20, 2025
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Robin Hood Run Riot as Rams edge Colts at Bernard Park
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Bernard Park was the venue for a dramatic second double-header of the Shield and Friendship Trophy quarter-finals, where a dominant goal-fest was followed by a tense Premier Division battle.
Robin Hood 11 Vasco 0
In a one-sided Shield opener, Robin Hood delivered a clinical statement of intent, crushing Vasco 11-0. The First Division high-flyers, who recently reclaimed momentum with a win over Somerset Trojans, wasted no time establishing control by netting five times before the interval.
James Cooper led the onslaught with a clinical hat-trick, while Xahvi DeRosa continued his cup-scoring form with a brace. The goals were shared across the squad as Kimani Davis, Tokia Bean, Sebastian Madeiros, Sami Carolo, Curtis Jackson, and Corey Booth all found the net to ensure Hood’s progression to the Semi-Finals in emphatic fashion.
Friendship
North Village Rams 2 St. George’s Colts 1
The subsequent Friendship Trophy clash proved a much tighter affair as the North Village Rams edged out the St. George’s Colts 2-1 to book their spot in the final four.
The Rams, fresh from a dramatic preliminary win over PHC Zebras, took the lead in the 22nd minute when Knory Scott found the back of the net. However, the Colts—who had reached this stage by defeating Paget—showed their resilience, drawing level in the 37th minute through a strike from Jarazinho Bassett.
The match remained on a knife-edge until the 73rd minute when Jaizel Smith-DeShields reacted quickest to score from close range. The goal proved to be the winner, keeping the Rams' hunt for major silverware on track after a resilient defensive display in the closing stages.
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