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Saturday, February 21, 2026
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Bermudian Footballers Face Mixed Fortunes on Frantic Saturday
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It was an afternoon of high drama across the English football pyramid for Bermuda's overseas contingent, with high-scoring thrillers and last-minute heartbreak defining the day's action.
In Devon, Nathan Trott and his Cardiff City teammates suffered a heavy 5–2 defeat at the hands of Plymouth Argyle. Despite the setback, Trott’s side remains at the summit of the Sky Bet League One standings.
Meanwhile, a last-minute equalizer prevented Nahki Wells and Luton Town from securing a vital win at Kenilworth Road. Wells had put Luton ahead in the 13th minute with a smart turn and finish, but Burton Albion substitute Fabio Tavares nodded home two minutes into added time to deny Town what would have been a morale-boosting victory after back-to-back away defeats.
In the Southern League Premier Central, Milan Butterfield and his Halesowen Town teammates secured a standout 4–1 victory against Zhani Burgess' fourth-placed Quorn at The Grove. Elsewhere, Willie Clemons helped Leiston FC to a convincing 3–0 away win over AFC Sudbury at the Elite Travel Stadium.
Further results for Bermudian stars included Reggie Lambe and Needham Market playing out a 1–1 draw with Bury Town at the Getaway Cars Stadium in Southern League Premier Central action. Kane Crichlow and Chelmsford City shared the points in a 2–2 draw with Salisbury FC at the The Dunmow Group Community Stadium in Enterprise National League South action.
In more challenging outings, Ajani Burchall’s Wimborne Town fell to a heavy 5–0 defeat against Gloucester City in Southern League Premier South action. Keziah Martin, Justin Donawa, and their Hereford FC teammates also fell to a 2–1 defeat at the Valley Stadium against Scarborough Athletic.
Ayleal Dill’s Southwell City were beaten 2–1 by Clifton All Whites, while Hayden Dill and Eccleshill United went down 4–0 to Horbury Town.
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Saturday, February 21, 2026
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Title Races in Premier & First Division Taking Shape
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A dramatic Saturday of football in Bermuda saw title races in both the Premier and First Divisions tighten as the league leaders faced stiff opposition.
PREMIER DIVISION
Devonshire Colts 1 Paget Lions 0
At the Police Field, Devonshire Colts kept their championship hopes firmly on track with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over the Paget Lions.
The match was decided early when Jahzardae Samuels connected with a header at the back post in just the fifth minute to give the Colts the lead. They maintained that advantage through to the interval despite a spirited effort from a Paget side currently fighting for survival in the relegation zone.
The second half proved to be an end-to-end affair with both sides carving out opportunities, yet neither goalkeeper could be breached again.
The win moves Devonshire Colts to 28 points, drawing them level with the Dandy Town Hornets at the top of the table. While both clubs boast an identical +13 goal difference, the Hornets remain the official league leaders by virtue of having conceded fewer goals so far this season.
FIRST DIVISION
Southampton Rangers 1 Robin Hood 1
In First Division action at the Southampton Oval, league leaders Robin Hood required a late rescue act to secure a 1–1 draw against the Southampton Rangers. After a scoreless and tightly contested first half, it was the Rangers who eventually broke the deadlock in the 67th minute through a strike from Sijay Samuels.
The hosts appeared destined for all three points until the 87th minute, when Tokia Bean found the back of the net to earn Hood a share of the spoils.
The result pushes Robin Hood to 22 points at the summit of the standings, three points clear of the second-placed Somerset Trojans. However, the Trojans remain a significant threat in the promotion race, as they currently hold two games in hand over the leaders.
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Friday, February 20, 2026
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Friday Night Lights Ignite Bermuda Title Race
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The race for the Bermuda Premier Division title took another dramatic turn at the Devonshire Recreation Club as both North Village Rams and Dandy Town Hornets secured vital victories in a high-stakes Friday night double-header.
Boulevard Blazers 1 North Village Rams 5
The North Village Rams ensured they remained firmly in the championship hunt, drawing level on 25 points with Devonshire Colts and the Hornets following a dominant 5–1 win over the Boulevard Blazers. The Rams asserted their authority early, taking the lead with a close-range tap-in before doubling their advantage just minutes later with a nearly identical strike.
The pressure continued to mount as a well-timed through ball allowed the Rams to make it 3–0, beating the advancing goalkeeper with ease. Despite the deficit, the Blazers fought back dramatically before the interval, as their striker beat his marker and unleashed a thunderous right-footed shot that left the Village keeper rooted to the spot.
The second half saw the Rams pull away again, extending their lead to 4–1 with a volley that navigated through a crowded penalty area following a corner. Pierre Smith added the final gloss to the scoreline, slamming home a shot from the edge of the box after excellent build-up play down the right wing to seal a comprehensive 5–1 win.
Devonshire Cougars 1 Dandy Town Hornets 3
In the night’s late fixture, the Dandy Town Hornets claimed the top spot in the standings with 28 points after a clinical 3–1 triumph over the Devonshire Cougars. Town wasted no time, taking the lead in just the second minute when a long ball was deftly redirected into the path of Temiko Goater, who finished coolly to give his side a 1–0 lead at the break.
The match remained tense until the 81st minute, when David Jones pounced on a defensive error to double the lead in a one-on-one situation. Jones was at it again just moments later, latching onto another through ball to extend the lead to 3–0. While Jayori Fox managed to pull a goal back for the Cougars from the edge of the six-yard box in the 85th minute, it proved to be a mere consolation.
The Hornets will now await the results of the remaining weekend fixtures to see if they can maintain their narrow advantage at the top of the table.
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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BFA Unveils Packed Weekend Schedule across Bermuda
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The Bermuda Football Association has officially announced a comprehensive weekend fixture list, spanning both the Premier Division and First Division, set to ignite local pitches from Friday through Sunday. The action kicks off with a highly anticipated Premier Division double-header under the Friday night lights at the Devonshire Recreation Club.
The weekend’s proceedings begin on Friday evening, as the Boulevard Blazers take on the North Village Rams at 7:00 pm, followed by a heavyweight clash between the Devonshire Cougars and Dandy Town Hornets at 9:00 pm.
The momentum shifts on Saturday, February 21st, with a single fixture in each division. Southampton Rangers will host Robin Hood in the First Division at 3:00 pm at the Southampton Oval, while Devonshire Colts face the Paget Lions at the Police Field simultaneously in Premier Division action.
Sunday promises a frantic finale with four matches scheduled across the island. The First Division sees Vasco face Wolves at 12:30 pm at the Police Field, while St. David's take on the Somerset Trojans at Lord’s St. David’s at the same time. The Premier Division concludes the weekend with X-Roads hosting St. George's Colts at 3:00 pm at Lord’s St. David’s, while the Young Men's Social Club go head-to-head with the PHC Zebras at the Police Field.
Friday, February 20th, 2026
PREMIER DIVISION @ Devonshire Recreation Club
7:00 pm - Boulevard Blazers vs North Village Rams
9:00 pm - Devonshire Cougars vs Dandy Town Hornets
Saturday, February 21, 2026
FIRST DIVISION @ Southampton Oval
3:00 - pm Southampton Rangers vs Robin Hood
PREMIER DIVISION @ Police Field
3:00 pm - Devonshire Colts vs Paget Lions
Sunday, February 22, 2026
FIRST DIVISION @ Police Field
12:30 pm - Vasco vs Wolves
FIRST DIVISION @ Lord’s St. David’s
12:30 pm - St. David's vs Somerset Trojans
PREMIER DIVISION @ Lord’s St. David’s
3:00 pm - X-Roads vs St. George's Colts
PREMIER DIVISION @ Police Field
3:00 pm Young Men Social Club vs PHC Zebras
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Blast Secure Stunning Comeback win in California
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David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast produced a resilient display on the road to edge the Empire Strykers in an overtime thriller at the Toyota Arena. Twice trailing by two goals, the Blast refused to buckle, eventually securing a victory that sees them leapfrog their opponents into fifth place in the Major Arena Soccer League standings.
The match appeared to be slipping away from the visitors in the second period when Mounir Alami struck twice in the opening five minutes to give the Strykers a commanding 2-0 lead. However, Baltimore responded before the half-time whistle. Chad Poarch ignited the comeback in the ninth minute, followed by a clinical finish from Jairo Guevara with just seconds remaining in the half to level the scores.
The pendulum swung back in favor of the hosts during the third period. Marco Fabián restored the Strykers' lead just 38 seconds after the restart, and when Steven Chavez made it 4-2 late in the quarter, the Blast were once again staring at a two-goal deficit.
True to their tenacious reputation, Bascome’s side mounted a final-quarter charge. Juan Pereira proved to be the catalyst, scoring early in the fourth before striking a dramatic equalizer in the 13th minute to force the game into extra time.
The drama reached its peak in the first overtime period. Seven minutes into the sudden-death session, Jairo Guevara found the back of the net for his second of the night, silencing the home crowd and sealing a vital victory for the Baltimore franchise. The result marks a significant turning point in the Blast's campaign as they continue their push up the MASL table.
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