The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) has cleared the deck for a dramatic set of fixtures following the FA Challenge Cup Quarter-Final draw at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence.
The draw has thrown up a series of high-stakes encounters that promise to deliver both intra-parish rivalries and heavyweight clashes as the island’s top clubs eye a spot in the semi-finals.
The headline act of the round sees Premier Division pace-setters Devonshire Colts pitted against X-Roads Warriors. The Colts, who currently sit at the summit of the league table, will enter the tie as clear favorites after a dominant 5-2 victory over the Warriors earlier this season. In that November meeting, a clinical hat-trick from Senoj Mitchell proved the difference, and the Colts will look to repeat that offensive masterclass to keep their double dreams alive.
Elsewhere in the draw, the PHC Zebras are set to take on the Boulevard Blazers. The Zebras will be buoyed by their previous league meeting in December, where they secured a comfortable 3-0 shutout against the Blazers. With PHC currently chasing the Colts in the league standings, the cup offers a vital secondary route to silverware for the Zebras.
The quarter-final lineup also features a mouth-watering contest between St. George’s Colts and Devonshire Cougars. This fixture carries significant weight following their thrilling 3-3 draw at Wellington Oval in early December. In that encounter, Chae Brangman struck twice for the Cougars—including a 91st-minute penalty—to salvage a point after the East Enders had raced into a two-goal lead.
Completing the draw, the cup holders and defending champions North Village Rams have been tasked with overcoming the Paget Lions. The two sides met as recently as mid-December in a tense 2-2 draw at Bernard Park. On that afternoon, Jalen Harvey was the hero for the Rams, scoring twice—including an 86th-minute equalizer—to ensure the champions remained unbeaten against the stubborn Lions.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Trott Hits Ten Shutouts as Cardiff Breeze Past Barnsley
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Nathan Trott reached a significant milestone at the Cardiff City Stadium as the Bluebirds continued their impressive ascent in Sky Bet League One. The Bermudian international recorded his tenth shutout of the campaign in a dominant 4-0 victory over Barnsley, further cementing his reputation as one of the division's premier shot-stoppers. Trott’s composure between the posts provided the foundation for an expansive Cardiff display that left the visiting Tykes with no answer to the hosts' superior clinical edge.
While Trott celebrated a clean sheet in Wales, there was a different story for Nahki Wells at the Accu Stadium. Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere opted to shake up his starting eleven following a disappointing weekend defeat at Plymouth, leaving Wells on the bench for the trip to his former club Huddersfield Town. Despite the tactical shift, the Hatters struggled to find their rhythm. Wells was introduced as a second-half substitute to provide a spark, but Huddersfield held firm to secure a narrow 1-0 win, leaving Luton to reflect on a difficult night in West Yorkshire.
Further down the pyramid, Kane Crichlow and Chelmsford City enjoyed a fruitful evening at the Melbourne Stadium. In a tightly contested National League South clash against Tonbridge Angels, the Clarets managed to edge their rivals 1-0. Crichlow’s technical quality in the middle of the park was vital in helping Chelmsford navigate a cagey affair and secure three valuable points in front of the home supporters.
The evening was less kind to Coleridge Fubler Jr. and Qur’an Raynor, whose Binfield FC side traveled to Kent for a Velocity Cup Quarter-Final. Facing a high-flying Ramsgate at the WW Martin Community Stadium, the Moles found the step up in quality difficult to handle. Despite a spirited effort from the Bermudian duo, Binfield bowed out of the competition following a comprehensive 5-0 defeat. While the cup run ends in disappointment, the experience of reaching the final eight will undoubtedly serve as a platform for their remaining league campaign.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Premier Division Heavyweights Flex Muscles in FA Cup
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Bermuda’s top-flight giants largely avoided the "banana skins" of the FA Cup first round, with a series of clinical performances ensuring the Premier Division’s dominance over their lower-league challengers.
FC Rhino 0 St. George’s Colts 3
St. George’s Colts showed exactly why they are the reigning Dudley Eve champions with a professional 3-0 victory over Corona League side FC Rhino at White Hill Field.
Malachi Trott settled any early nerves by providing the breakthrough in the 26th minute, a lead the Colts held until the interval.
Kashe Hall effectively put the tie to bed six into the second half, before Isai Gibbons added the gloss with a third 20 minutes from time to ensure a safe passage into the quarter-finals.
Inter BDA FC 1 X-Roads WFC 4
The afternoon’s biggest shock nearly occurred at the Police Field, where Inter BDA FC took a stunning fifth-minute lead against X-Roads Warriors through National Field Hockey coach Kovin Moodley.
The Corona League outfit defended heroically to take their lead into the break, but the top-flight quality of X-Roads eventually told.
Donovan Thompson leveled matters shortly after the restart, before Paul Simons turned the tide in the 66th minute. A late double from Aaron Spencer eventually put the result beyond doubt, sparing X-Roads’ blushes in a 4-1 win.
Robin Hood 0 (0) Boulevard Blazers 0 (3)
The day’s most attritional battle took place between Robin Hood and Boulevard Blazers, where 120 minutes of football failed to produce a single goal at the Somerset Cricket.
In the resulting penalty shootout, the Blazers showed superior nerves to advance 3-0.
Sebastian Davis, Tre Manders, and Keishen Bean all failed to find the net with their attempts for Robin Hood, while Allan Douglas, Ijahmon Mallory, and Khya Blyden were all successful for the Boulevard Blazers.
Devonshire Colts 6 Young Gunz FC 0
At the Police Field the Premier Division leaders Devonshire Colts advanced to the Quarter-Final draw following their 6 - 0 win over the Corona League outfit Young Gunz FC.
Jorj Dublin gave Devonshire Colts a 1 - 0 lead in the 2nd minute, with Elisha Darrell doubling the lead in the 32nd minute and then Senoj Mitchell made it 3 - 0 in the 43rd minute as the Devonshire Colts took that lead to the break.
Mitchell would add his second of the game in the 54th minute to increase the lead to 4 - 0, and then ten minutes later Mitchell completed his hat-trick, and then Chemarl Henry closed out the scoring in the 68th minute to earn the Devonshire Colts the big win.
Paget Lions 1 Young Men Social Club 0
In this all Premier Division battle at White Hill Field between the Paget Lions and Young Men Social Club saw only one goal scored.
After a scoreless first half, the Paget Lions would get the all important goal in the 53rd minute with Shakir Smith scoring, which puts them in the Quarter-Final draw.
Somerset Trojans 1 PHC Zebras 4
The PHC Zebras traveled to the Somerset Cricket Club to face the Somerset Trojans and advanced to the Quarter-Finals with a 4 - 1 victory.
The PHC Zebras took the lead in the 4th minute with Rayquan Woodley- Smith finding the net, Kadeem Abraham doubled the lead in the 10th minute. Enrique Russell then made it 3 - 0 in the 20th minute, Russell would add his second goal of the game in the 32nd minute as the PHC Zebras took a 4 - 0 lead to the break.
In the 61st minute Leo Burgess pulled a goal back for the Somerset Trojans scoring from the penalty spot, but that would be as close as they would get.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Islandstats.com Football Show FA Cup Fever 6 PM
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The much-anticipated IslandStats Football Show is set to grace the airwaves once again today at 6:00 pm, serving as a vital hub for Bermuda’s football enthusiasts as the season enters its most critical phase. With the domestic schedule temporarily pausing its Premier and First Division duties, the focus shifts entirely to the drama of the FA Cup first round.
It is a weekend where the traditional hierarchy of Bermudian football is put to the test. Several Corona League outfits have successfully navigated the preliminary hurdles to set up "David versus Goliath" encounters against the island’s established powers. While Devonshire Cougars showed no mercy in a 9-0 demolition of Island Bulls on Friday night, the magic of the cup remains alive as the likes of FC Rhino, Young Gunz Sound, and Inter BDA prepare to test their mettle against top-flight opposition.
Away from the men’s knockout scene, the show will also dissect a historic start for the island’s next generation of talent. The Concacaf Under-17 Women’s Group B Qualifiers got under way at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium in spectacular fashion, with Bermuda recording a commanding 7-0 victory over Suriname. With a crucial fixture against Bonaire looming on Monday, the momentum sits firmly with the Lady Gombey Warriors as they eye the top spot in the group.
Listeners can expect more than just match results and score updates. The show’s dynamic format invites coaches, players, and Bermuda Football Association (BFA) officials to join live discussions, providing firsthand insights that fans rarely get to hear elsewhere.
From candid reflections on recent performances to behind-the-scenes looks at transfer movements, the IslandStats Football Show promises to enrich the local discourse. Whether it is discussing the standard of officiating or the development of the island’s youth prospects, the broadcast remains the heartbeat of Bermudian football media.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Another Mixed Day in the UK for Bermuda Footballers
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Manchester United reignited their Women's Super League campaign with a clinical second-half display to overcome Shaun Goater’s Aston Villa at Villa Park. The victory, United's first in three league outings, moves them within a single point of third-placed Arsenal and leaves Goater’s side reflecting on what might have been after a spirited opening 45 minutes.
In a tightly contested first half, the visitors took the lead after 27 minutes when Julia Zigiotti Olme’s corner curled directly into the far post. Villa responded almost immediately, with Kirsty Hanson wrong-footing Phallon Tullis-Joyce at her near post to restore parity. However, the game shifted dramatically after the interval. Elisabeth Terland restored the United lead 19 minutes from time with a sweeping finish, before Jess Park and Hanna Lundkvist added further goals to secure a dominant 4-1 scoreline.
Away from the top flight, it was a landmark weekend for Bermudian internationals and staff across the English pyramid. At Loftus Road, QPR goalkeeper coach Dashun Cooper oversaw a sensational performance as the R’s dismantled Chesham United Women 5-0 in the FA Women's National League, continuing the West London club’s fine run of form.
In the FA Women's National League Cup, Kenni Thompson and her Bournemouth AFC Women teammates safely secured their passage to the semi-finals. The Cherries produced a professional display to defeat Swindon 3-0 in their quarter-final clash, with Thompson’s creative presence in midfield proving vital as the South Coast side continues its pursuit of silverware.
Further north, Aaliyah Nolan continued her prolific form for Bradford City Women in the North East Regional Women's Football League. The forward found the net during a ruthless 7-0 victory over Sunderland at the Horsfall Stadium, a result that keeps the Bantams firmly at the top of the table.
There was mixed news elsewhere for the island’s representatives. Ava Frazzoni and AFC Sudbury Women suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cambridge United Women at the St Neots Grounds, while Keunna Dill and Trinae Edwards were on the wrong side of a 4-0 result as FC United of Manchester went down to a clinical AFC Fylde Women.
Finally, Jasmine Spence made an impact from the bench for Newport Pagnell Town Women. Introduced as a substitute, Spence added her name to the scoresheet as her side cruised to a 6-0 victory over Stanground Cardea Sports, maintaining their push for promotion in the East Midlands Women's Regional League.
