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Sunday, March 22, 2026
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Trojans Crowned Champions as Social Club’s Relegated
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Somerset Trojans have secured the First Division title on a dramatic weekend of Bermudian football that also saw Young Men’s Social Club relegated from the Premier Division.
PREMIER DIVISION
North Village Rams 5 Young Men Social Club 2
The top flight provided equal measures of heartbreak and hope. At Bernard Park, Young Men’s Social Club saw their relegation officially confirmed following a 5-2 drubbing at the hands of North Village Rams.
The Rams were ruthless, racing into a lead through Jai Bean and Che’Kai Caisey. Despite a spirited second-half effort from the Social Club, including goals from Z’Chai Jennings-Barnett and Ryan Parris, the North Village attack proved too potent. Jalen Harvey, Jonte Smith, and Tah-ki Tucker all found the net to send the home side down.
PHC Zebras 1 Paget Lions 0
PHC Zebras refused to blink, keeping the pressure on the Hornets with a narrow 1-0 win over Paget Lions.
It took until the 85th minute for Kadeem Abraham to find the breakthrough, ensuring the title race goes down to the wire.
Dandy Town Hornets 2 X-Road’s 0
Dandy Town Hornets maintained their grip on first place with a professional 2-0 win over X-Road’s at White Hill Field.
David Jones opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Enrique Swan ensured the points stayed with the league leaders late in the second half.
Boulevard Blazers 1 Devonshire Colts 5
Devonshire Colts ensured their title aspirations remain intact with a ruthless 5-1 dismantling of the already-relegated Boulevard Blazers. The afternoon belonged to Chemarl Henry, who effectively settled the contest with a clinical first-half hat-trick.
Henry scored in the 10th minute, 22nd, and 32nd to complete his treble, Doreiko Walker scored the only goal for the Boulevard Blazers
The Colts refused to take their foot off the gas in the second half, with Shane Robinson adding a fourth in the 77th minute and Senoj Mitchell rounding out the scoring six minutes from time to cap a professional performance.
Devonshire Cougars 6 St. George’s Colts 1
In the evening’s other standout fixture, Devonshire Cougars produced a masterclass in attacking football to sweep aside St. George’s Colts 6-1.
The Cougars established their dominance early through D’ari Coddington, who found the net in the 7th minute. Veteran talisman Domico Coddington doubled the advantage after half an hour, setting the stage for a second-half onslaught.
Chae Brangman and Charmari Burns added further goals before Justin Bell took centre stage, netting twice in the final fifteen minutes. St. George’s managed a solitary consolation goal through Blaiz Hall in the 78th minute, but it did little to dampen a night of total dominance for the Cougars.
FIRST DIVISION
Robin Hood 0 Somerset Trojans 2
The Trojans reached the promised land at the PHC Stadium with a clinical 2-0 victory over Robin Hood. After a tense, goalless first half, Leo Burgess took centre stage.
Burgess broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 50th minute before pouncing on a misplaced backpass twenty minutes later to double the lead and spark championship celebrations.
Somerset Eagles 1 Southampton Rangers 1
Somerset Eagles and Southampton Rangers shared the points in a 1-1 draw at White Hill Field, with Nathan Rego and Malachi Jones trading goals just a minute apart in the first half.
St. David’s 3 Vasco 1
At Lord’s in St. David’s, the home team defeated visiting Vasco 3 - 1.
Aaron Paynter gave St. David’s the lead in the 11th minute, he would double the lead three minutes later. Jayden Smith pulled a goal back in the 45 minute.
James Jarvis restored the St. David’s two goal lead in the 79th minute to earn them the 3-1 win.
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Sunday, March 22, 2026
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Nesbeth Celebrates as Dill shines in High-Scoring Thriller
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 Bermuda’s elite women footballers experienced a weekend of mixed fortunes across the globe, headlined by a historic victory for Leilani Nesbeth in the United States and a goal-scoring masterclass from Keunna Dill in England.
In the National Women's Soccer League, Leilani Nesbeth celebrated a significant milestone as her Chicago Stars side secured their first victory of the season with a 2-1 win over Kansas City Current. The match, played in challenging windy conditions at the Stars' new home, Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, saw teammate Tessa Dellarose net her first professional goal on her full debut. The result provides a vital boost for Chicago following a heavy defeat to Angel City last weekend.
Over in the United Kingdom, the goals were flowing for Bermuda's international contingent. Keunna Dill produced a standout individual performance for FC United of Manchester, netting twice in a seven-goal thriller against Crewe Alexandra. Dill’s first was a spectacular effort in the 27th minute, and she was on hand again shortly after the interval to level the scores at 2-2. Despite her heroics and the presence of teammate Trinae Edwards, FC United ultimately fell to a narrow 4-3 defeat.
There was better news for Aaliyah Nolan, who was named Player of the Match for Bradford City. Nolan was instrumental in guiding her side to a convincing 3-0 victory over Harrogate Town, reinforcing her status as a key figure in the Bantams' lineup. Jasmine Spence also found the scoresheet in a dominant display for Newport Pagnell Town, contributing to a 7-1 demolition of River City in their East Midlands Division 1 South encounter.
However, it was a tougher afternoon for other Bermudians in the English system. Kenni Thompson and her AFC Bournemouth teammates suffered a 2-1 setback at the hands of Plymouth, while Eva Frazzoni’s AFC Sudbury endured a difficult outing at the Elite Travel Stadium, falling 6-0 to a clinical Fulham side in the FA Women's National League.
Away from the grass, the indoor arena provided one of the most dramatic contests of the weekend as David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast were edged out 10-9 in an overtime barnburner against the Milwaukee Wave. In a match that swung back and forth, Chad Poarch was relentless for the Blast, but Oscar Flores proved to be the difference-maker for Milwaukee, ending the contest with a decisive strike nearly four minutes into the extra period.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Mixed Fortunes as Clemons, Dill & Butterfield Strike
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It was a weekend of contrasting emotions for Bermuda’s overseas contingent as crucial goals in the non-league pyramid were offset by a series of frustrating defeats across the English divisions.
In League One, goalkeeper Nathan Trott produced a composed display to help Cardiff City secure a point in a 0–0 stalemate against Blackpool at the Cardiff City Stadium.
However, there was further frustration for Nahki Wells, who was once again forced to watch from the sidelines as his Luton Town teammates drew 1–1 with Stockport County. The veteran striker continues his recovery from a persistent hamstring injury that has hampered his recent involvement at Kenilworth Road.
In the Southern League Premier Central, Willie Clemons provided the perfect start for Leiston FC, firing home from a Jack Manly corner in just the third minute to set up a vital 1–0 victory over Worcester City.
It was a similarly productive afternoon for Milan Butterfield, who found the net alongside a quick-fire double from Jason Cowley to inspire Halesowen Town to a significant 3–1 win against Bury Town at the Grove. Lower down the pyramid, Coolridge Fubler enjoyed a successful outing in the sunshine as Binfield FC ground out a 1–0 win over Littlehampton FC at Hill Farm Lane.
Despite individual highlights, several other Bermudian stars suffered setbacks in pivotal fixtures. Reggie Lambe and Needham Market fell 2–1 in a high-stakes play-off battle against Redditch United, while Ayleal Dill’s early fourth-minute header for Southwell City was ultimately cancelled out by a second-half resurgence from Staveley Miners, who snatched a 2–1 victory.
Elsewhere, Justin Donawa and Keziah Martin endured a difficult trip to Macclesfield as Hereford FC slumped to a 3–1 defeat, a scoreline mirrored by Zhani Burgess and his Quorn FC teammates at Kettering Town.
In the National League South, Kane Crichlow could not prevent Chelmsford City from falling 2–1 at home to Dover Athletic, while Ajani Burchall and Harry Twite both suffered 3–0 losses with Wimborne Town and Basford United respectively on a challenging day for the island's defensive prospects.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Defeat & Discipline Issues for Coaches Bascome & Smith
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Bermudian coach Khano Smith endured a turbulent evening in Kentucky as Rhode Island FC fell to a 4-2 defeat against Louisville City FC in a high-octane encounter at Lynn Family Stadium.
The Ocean State club displayed significant offensive resilience at one of the USL Championship’s most daunting venues, exchanging blows in a six-goal thriller. Jojea Kwizera and Clay Holstad both opened their accounts for the 2026 campaign, providing a silver lining to a performance that pushed the hosts to their limits. However, the match reached a chaotic boiling point in the 88th minute following a close-range header that was parried away by the Louisville goalkeeper. The ensuing goalmouth scuffle resulted in red cards for JJ Williams and Head Coach Smith, leaving Rhode Island vulnerable in the closing moments. Louisville quickly exploited the numerical advantage, with Wilson burying a fourth goal in stoppage time to secure the points.
The weekend brought further disappointment for Bermuda’s coaching elite as David Bascome saw his Baltimore Blast side’s remarkable nine-game winning streak snapped on the road. Facing the Kansas City Comets at the Cable Dahmer Arena, the Blast were unable to maintain their momentum in a 7-4 loss. Juan Pereira had given Baltimore a fleeting lead in the first period, but a hat-trick from Lesia Thetsane proved to be the undoing of Bascome's men.
Despite second-half efforts from Jonatas Melo and Kevaughn Frater, the Comets remained clinical. Goals from Christian Anderaos, Dominic Francis, and Zach Reget kept the hosts out of reach, before Lucas Sousa added further gloss to the scoreline in the final period. While Pereira managed a second goal late on, the defeat marks a rare setback for a Baltimore side that has otherwise dominated the indoor circuit this season.
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Friday, March 20, 2026
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Title Deciders and Relegation Battles Headline Weekend
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The Bermuda Football Association has released a high-stakes weekend schedule that could see trophies lifted and top-flight statuses decided across the island.
The action begins this evening with a Premier Division double-header at the Devonshire Recreation Club. In the 7:00 pm kick-off, the Boulevard Blazers take on the Devonshire Colts, followed by a heavy-weight clash at 9:00 pm as the Devonshire Cougars host St. George’s Colts.
All eyes will turn to the PHC Stadium on Sunday afternoon for what is expected to be the First Division title decider. In a 12:30 pm start, Robin Hood face off against the Somerset Trojans in a match with massive promotion implications.
The drama shifts back to the Premier Division at 3:00 pm on Sunday, featuring a potential relegation decider at Bernard Park. Young Men Social Club will be relegated if they fail to get three points, and the Paget Lions fail to get a point against the PHC Zebras.
Friday March 20th
Premier Division @ Devonshire Recreation Club
7:00 pm - Boulevard Blazers vs. Devonshire Colts
9:00 pm - Devonshire Cougars vs. St. George’s Colts
Sunday March 22nd
First Division
12:30 pm - Robin Hood vs. Somerset Trojans @ PHC Stadium
12:30 pm - Somerset Eagles vs. Southampton Rangers @ White Hill Field
12:30 pm - St. David’s vs. Vasco @ Lord’s
Premier Division
3:00 pm - North Village Rams vs. Young Men Social Club @ Bernard Park
3:00 pm - PHC Zebras vs. Paget Lions @ PHC Stadium
3:00 pm - Dandy Town Hornets vs. X-Road’s @ White Hill Field
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