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Monday, December 08, 2025
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BFA League Tables & Golden Boot Races Intensify
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) league tables are shaping up for thrilling conclusions, with top-of-the-table battles and relegation fights taking form in the Premier Division, while the First Division sees a seasoned veteran dominate the Golden Boot race.
The Premier Division remains highly contested, with the Dandy Town Hornets currently leading the charge, sitting at the summit with 16 points accumulated from eight games.
The remainder of the top five is incredibly congested and highly competitive; the North Village Rams, PHC Zebras, and Devonshire Colts are all closely trailing the leaders, each on 15 points from eight games. X-Road’s sit just outside the leading pack on 12 points.
The race for the Golden Boot in the top flight is equally tight, featuring a two-way tie among the early scoring leaders, with Senoj Mitchell (Devonshire Colts) and Chae Brangman (Devonshire Cougars) share the overall lead with 7 goals each.
Donovan Thompson (X-Road’s) and David Jones (Dandy Town Hornets) are close behind, both having netted 6 goals. A chasing pair featuring Jonte Smith (North Village Rams) and Enrique Russell (PHC Zebras) are both currently on 5 goals.
In the First Division, the Somerset Trojans have taken control of the division, sitting at the top of the standings with 15 points from five games. Robin Hood are in second place with 12 points.
The chase pack remains tightly bunched, promising an exciting run-in, with the Somerset Eagles, Southampton Rangers, and Wolves all tied on seven points apiece, battling for position in the middle of the table.
The early Golden Boot race in the First Division continues to be thoroughly dominated by veteran talent. Keishen Bean of Robin Hood has stormed ahead of the field with a blistering 11 goals. The massive gap between the top scorer and the rest of the league is clear, with Jadan Ratteray Smith (Somerset Trojans) in second with 4 goals, and Dominique Hill (Southampton Rangers) in third with 3 goals. The chasing pack consists of 8 players who all have two goals each, further emphasizing Bean's exceptional start to the season.
PREMIER DIVISION
16 Dandy Town Hornets
15 North Village Rams
15 PHC Zebras
15 Devonshire Colts
12 Devonshire Cougars
12 X-Road's
06 St. George's Colts
05 Paget Lions
04 Young Men Social Club
02 Boulevard Blazers
PREMIER LEADING GOALSCORERS
7 Senoj Mitchell - Devonshire Colts
7 Chae Brangman - Devonshire Cougars
6 Donovan Thompson - X-Road's
6 David Jones - Dandy Town Hornets
5 Jonte Smith - North Village Rams
5 Enrique Russell - PHC Zebras
4 Elisha Darrell - Devonshire Colts
4 Zeiko Lewis - Young Men Social Club
4 Paul Simons - X-Road's
4 Clay Darrell - Young Men Social Club
FIRST DIVISION
15 Somerset Trojans
12 Robin Hood
07 Somerset Eagles
07 Southampton Rangers
07 Wolves
04 St. David's
00 Vasco
LEADING GOALSCORERS
11 Keishen Bean - Robin Hood
04 Jadan Ratteray Smith - Somerset Trojans
03 Dominique Hill - Southampton Rangers
02 Lucas Da Silva Marcel - Vasco
02 Zico Saltus Seymour - Somerset Eagles
02 Nathan Rego - Somerset Eagles
02 Samuel Corollo - Robin Hood
02 Keishon Wilson - St. David's
02 Jahni Bean - Southampton Rangers
02 Khymani McNeil - Somerset Trojans
02 Kenyi Mills - Somerset Trojans
Click Here to see the Full BFA Premier & First Division Standings & Golscorers
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Monday, December 08, 2025
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Donawa’s Brackley Town Bow Out of FA Cup to Burton Albion
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Brackley Town's Emirates FA Cup run came to an end in the Second Round as they fell 3-1 at home to Burton Albion FC at St James Park. Bermudian forward Justin Donawa was an unused substitute for Brackley Town in the tie.
Brackley Town hosted the League One side Burton Albion in the FA Cup, hoping to cause an upset. However, the home side bowed out of the competition, losing 3-1 to their higher-league opponents.
Justin Donawa was named on the bench but remained an unused substitute as he watched his teammates' FA Cup journey conclude.
The focus for Brackley Town now shifts back to their league campaign following the defeat.
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Sunday, December 07, 2025
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BFA Premier & First Division Round-Up
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The Bermuda Football Association's Premier Division saw significant shifts at the top of the table as Dandy Town Hornets claimed victory in a crucial top-of-the-table clash, while the North Village Rams jumped into second place.
PREMIER DIVISION
X-Road’s 0 Dandy Town Hornets 2
At Lord’s in St. David’s, the Dandy Town Hornets defeated X-Road’s 2-0 in a clash between teams separated by just one point going into the match.
The Dandy Town Hornets secured the three points to remain the league leaders. David Jones Jr. gave Dandy Town the lead in the 16th minute, and Riley Robinson doubled the advantage before the break, making the score 2-0. Neither team could find the back of the net in the second half, confirming the Hornets' win.
St. George’s Colts 3 Devonshire Cougars 3
The match at the Wellington Oval between the relegation-threatened St. George’s Colts and title-contending Devonshire Cougars ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw.
The St. George’s Colts raced out to a two-goal lead, scoring through Blaiz Hall in the 21st minute, and Malachi Trott doubled the lead in the 26th minute.
The Devonshire Cougars’ comeback began just after halftime when Kydan Browne scored in the 48th minute, assisted by Chae Brangman. St. George's immediately restored the two-goal cushion through Leroy Lewis in the 49th minute. However, Brangman took control, scoring in the 74th minute and converting a penalty in stoppage time to complete the comeback and force the draw.
Young Men Social Club 0 North Village Rams 2
The North Village Rams secured a crucial 2-0 victory over ninth-placed Young Men Social Club at the Police Field.
Amir Dill opened the scoring in the 25th minute, and Jonte Smith converted a penalty in the 40th minute, giving the Rams a 2-0 halftime lead.
The score remained 2-0, a win that moved the North Village Rams into second place on goal difference, just one point behind the leaders.
FIRST DIVISION
Vasco 0 Somerset Trojans 3
The Somerset Trojans maintained their position as First Division league leaders with a convincing 3-0 win over sixth-placed Vasco at the Police Field.
Jaden Ratteray Smith gave the Somerset Trojans the lead in the 34th minute. An own goal in the 77th minute doubled the advantage, and Ratteray Smith added his second and the Trojans' third goal just three minutes later to seal the 3-0 victory.
St. David’s 1 Southampton Rangers 1
At Lord’s, St. David’s drew 1-1 with Southampton Rangers. The Southampton Rangers took the lead in the 34th minute through Dominique Hill.
Just when Rangers seemed set to win, Christian King scored for St. David’s in stoppage time to level the score at 1-1.
Somerset Eagles 1 Wolves 1
Third-placed Somerset Eagles drew 1-1 with fifth-placed Wolves at the White Hill Field, a result that moved both teams onto seven points.
Wolves took an early lead with Jarred Douglas scoring in the 10th minute, but Marcus Iris-Simmons equalized for Somerset Eagles in the 42nd minute. The second half saw no further goals, ending the match in a draw.
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Sunday, December 07, 2025
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Bermuda Overseas Footballer Round-Up
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Tottenham Hotspur snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Women's Super League (WSL), with a stoppage-time goal sinking the team where Bermuda legend Shaun Goater serves as Assistant Coach. Meanwhile, Keunna Dill and Brighton Morrison both celebrated big victories in their respective leagues.
Aston Villa, with former Manchester City and Bermuda international Shaun Goater serving as Assistant Coach on the sidelines, suffered a painful late defeat in the Women's Super League (WSL).
Tottenham came from behind to beat Villa 2-1, with the winning goal arriving deep in stoppage time via Olivia Holdt. This result means Villa remain in the lower half of the table, sitting 8th with 10 points after nine games.
In non-league action, Keunna Dill made a significant contribution as her FC United of Manchester teammates secured a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Curzon Ashton at the Thornleigh Salesian College Ground. Dill was on the scoresheet, helping her side to a dominant result.
Meanwhile, in Spain's Tercera Andaluza Malaga Senior Division, Brighton Morrison and his Benamocarra FC teammates defeated San Marcos CD 4-0 at the Adolfo Alba Ruíz Municipal Field. The commanding win ensures Morrison and his teammates retain their position as league leaders in the division.
Jya Ratteray-Smith and her Chesham United Women's teammates endured a tough day, going down 4-0 to Chatham Town Women.
Eva Frazzoni and her AFC Sudbury Ladies teammates secured a point, battling to a 1-1 draw against MK Dons FC Women.
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Saturday, December 06, 2025
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FA Cup Dreams End for Martin and Crichlow
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A busy day saw mixed fortunes for Bermuda's overseas footballers, with Nathan Trott's Cardiff City securing a vital league win, but both Keziah Martin and Kane Crichlow saw their FA Cup campaigns end.
The biggest cup news saw two Bermudian players bow out of the prestigious Emirates FA Cup. Keziah Martin and his Buxton United FC teammates suffered a heavy 6-2 defeat to Cheltenham Town in the Second Round. Meanwhile, Kane Crichlow and his Sutton United teammates also saw their run end, falling 2-1 to Shrewsbury Town FC after extra time.
In the Championship, goalkeeper Nathan Trott and his Cardiff City teammates continued their brilliant start to the season, earning a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Huddersfield at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Colridge Fubler and Remi Coddington started for Binfield FC, who picked up a strong 3-0 win on the road against Littlehampton Town in their Isthmian Football League clash.
Ajani Burchall and his Wimborne Town teammates shared the points in a 1-1 draw with Sholing FC.
Harry Twite and his Loughborough University teammates battled Sutton Coldfield Town to a scoreless draw in their NPL Midlands Division One match.
Reggie Lambe's Needham Market FC went down 3-0 to Quorn Football Club.
Willie Clemons' Leiston FC suffered a 4-1 loss against Spalding United.
Ayleal Dill came off the bench at halftime for Southwell City FC with the team already down 5-0 to FCV Grace Dieu, ultimately losing by that scoreline.
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