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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Promotion Push Continues for Wells & Lambe Lifts Cup
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Nahki Wells and Luton Town kept their Premier League promotion dreams firmly alive this afternoon with a clinical 2-0 victory over Rotherham United at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
The Hatters traveled north knowing that nothing less than three points would suffice in their pursuit of a play-off berth. While the victory provides a significant boost to their momentum, the mathematical reality of the table remains unchanged; Luton remain in seventh place, agonisingly poised just three points outside the crucial promotion spots. The performance, however, will give the Kenilworth Road faithful plenty of heart as the season reaches its dramatic crescendo.
Further down the footballing pyramid, there was late-night drama at Edgar Street as Keziah Martin’s Hereford FC secured a vital win in National League North. Welcoming Marine to their historic home, the Bulls appeared to be heading toward a frustrating draw until the very final moments of the contest. In the 90th minute, Hereford were awarded a penalty, which was duly converted to spark jubilant celebrations and seal a 2-1 victory that keeps their own seasonal objectives within reach.
The most significant celebrations of the day, however, were reserved for Reggie Lambe and Needham Market FC. Competing at the Bury Town grounds, Lambe was the architect of his side’s triumph in the Endeavour Auto Suffolk Premier Cup Final against Felixstowe and Walton United.
The Bermudian international demonstrated his trademark composure in the 38th minute when Needham were awarded a penalty. Lambe stepped up and smartly sent the goalkeeper the wrong way, clipping the ball home off the bottom of the right-hand post to break the deadlock.
Needham doubled their advantage just before the interval and added a third in the second half to wrap up a comprehensive 3-0 win. With Lambe’s opening strike proving to be the match-winner, he led his teammates to be crowned Suffolk Premier Cup Champions, adding yet another piece of silverware to his distinguished career.
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Monday, April 20, 2026
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Donawa Departs Hereford For Bermuda Return
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Hereford FC can confirm that Justin Donawa has departed the club, in order to return to Bermuda for family reasons.
The 29-year-old wideman arrived at the MandM Edgar Street Stadium at the beginning of January after being released from his contract at Brackley Town, signing on the same day as fellow Bermudian international Keziah Martin from Buxton.
Donawa, a talented triple jumper in his youth, kicked off his football career with Somerset Trojans in his homeland, before moving on to Black Rock FC in the USA.
After a trial at Scottish Premiership giants Aberdeen and spell with MLS outfit Columbus Crew, Donawa signed for National League North side Darlington in the summer of 2019, scoring six goals in 31 league appearances for the Quakers.
His English non-league adventure subsequently took him to Solihull Moors (scoring a hat-trick against Yeovil Town in 2021), Altrincham, Chorley and Brackley, for whom he made 22 outings last term as the Saints clinched the National League title.
Donawa made 14 appearances for the Bulls, scoring in the 5-2 victory over Chester, and Hereford boss Aaron Downes hailed his contributions and achievements.
“I’ve got so much respect and admiration for Justin and the way he’s handled himself,” said Downes. “He’s come over from a small island to fulfil a dream that he set out as a young boy, to play football in England. He achieved that and I respect him for that. I understand myself, coming from a small town in Australia, how hard that is.
“He’s had to bring an end to his career in English football and it’s probably not the timing that he would have chosen, but a family situation has come up.
“So, I want to thank Justin for everything he’s done for me since I’ve been here, but also for the football club, and congratulate him on a seven-year career in England that a lot of people can only dream of. I wish him and his lovely family all the best back in Bermuda. I hope he has a long, successful career in whatever he chooses to do.”
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Sunday, April 19, 2026
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Dill’s Dream Week Continues with Goal of the Year Honours
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Just twenty-four hours after her historic four-goal haul for Bermuda, Keunna Dill’s remarkable week has reached new heights after being awarded FC United of Manchester’s Goal of the Year.
The Bermudian international, who dominated headlines last night by spearheading a stunning 5-3 comeback victory over Grenada, has now been officially recognized for her individual brilliance at club level in the United Kingdom.
The award-winning strike came during a league encounter against Crewe Alexandra on 22 March 2024. In a moment of pure technical audacity, Dill produced a finish that has lived long in the memory of the Broadhurst Park faithful, eventually beating out a shortlist of spectacular contenders to claim the prestigious fan-voted trophy.
The timing of the announcement adds further gloss to what is becoming a landmark season for the forward. Her clinical form in front of goal has made her an indispensable asset for the Manchester-based club, and her ability to translate that prowess to the international stage was evident in the relentless pressure she applied during Naquita Robinson's farewell match.
With the Goal of the Year trophy now added to her mantle and her national team status cemented by her most recent heroics, Dill is firmly establishing herself as one of the most clinical finishers in the Atlantic region.
FC United fans will be eager to welcome their "Gombey Warrior" back to league action as the club looks to capitalize on her white-hot form for the remainder of the campaign.
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Saturday, April 18, 2026
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Promotion Party for Trott & Bermudian Footballers Round-Up
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Nathan Trott and Cardiff City are heading back to the Championship after a clinical away performance secured their return to English football’s second tier on a dramatic afternoon for Bermuda's overseas professionals.
Cardiff traveled to the Select Car Leasing Stadium knowing that victory over Reading would guarantee promotion. Trott, a consistent presence in goal throughout the campaign, played his part in a disciplined 3-1 win that sparked jubilant scenes among the traveling Cardiff supporters. The result ensures the Welsh side’s stay in League One was a short one, as they bounce straight back up at the first time of asking.
Elsewhere in the Football League, Nahki Wells played a crucial role from the bench as Luton Town battled to a 2-2 draw against Mansfield Town. Wells was introduced at the Field Mill Grounds with his side trailing, providing the veteran presence and attacking impetus needed to help the Hatters claw back a point in a physical encounter.
The success continued in the National League North for Keziah Martin, whose Hereford FC side delivered an authoritative performance at Edgar Street. Martin was instrumental in the midfield as Hereford dismantled Radcliffe in a 3-1 victory, keeping their late-season momentum alive in front of a vocal home crowd. In the National League South, Kane Crichlow also tasted success on the road, helping Chelmsford City to a 2-0 win over Chesham United at The Meadow.
The Southern League Premier Division Central proved to be a hotbed of stalemates and shared spoils. Willie Clemons and Leiston FC fought out a 2-2 draw with Spalding United at the Flannery Stadium, while Milan Butterfield was involved in a high-stakes tactical battle at Latimer Park. Butterfield’s Halesowen Town played out a goalless draw with Kettering Town in a massive play-off clash where neither side could find the breakthrough.
There was also a notable "Bermuda Derby" at the Farley Way Grounds as Zhani Burgess and Quorn FC hosted Reggie Lambe’s Needham Market. In a game of shifting momentum, a late penalty for the home side ensured the points were shared in a 2-2 draw. In the Southern Premier Division South, Ajani Burchall and Wimborne Town also earned a point on their travels, finishing level at 2-2 against Sholing FC.
The afternoon held mixed fortunes in the lower divisions. Coolridge Fubler and Binfield FC suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat at home to Kingstonian, despite a second-half onslaught that failed to produce an equalizer. Meanwhile, the United Counties League season drew to a close with a five-goal thriller between Ayleal Dill and Roger Lee. It was Lee’s West Bridge FC who emerged with the bragging rights in a 3-2 victory, leaving Dill’s Southwell City to finish their campaign in 13th position.
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Smith’s Rhode Island Fall to Revolution
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For the second-straight year in the Lamar U.S. Open Cup Round of 32, Khano Smith's Rhode Island FC and the New England Revolution delivered an instant classic, playing to a dramatic 1-1 tie before the Revolution prevailed 3-1 in a penalty shootout. After going down 1-0 early in the second half, RIFC striker JJ Williams sent Centreville Bank Stadium into euphoria in the 11th minute of stoppage time, scoring the latest goal in club history to equalize and send the game into extra time.
The game, despite playing to a dramatic finish, started slow. The first 45 minutes had just two shots and an expected goals (XG) tally of just 0.03 between the two teams, and neither goal saw much action as the two teams entered the break scoreless.
After a cagey first half, the New England Revolution broke the game wide open in the 51st minute when a loose ball in the box fell to Diego Fagúndez. After Peyton Miller’s cross from the left side was nodded back down into the box, Fagúndez was first to the open ball, slamming it into the top-right corner with a powerful effort to put the Revs up 1-0.
Two minutes later, the Ocean State club made an impactful triple-substitution, bringing on Williams, Leo Afonso and Jojea Kwizera. The trio transformed Rhode Island FC’s attack, putting the pressure on a New England Revolution backline that desperately held on deep into stoppage time. RIFC nearly equalized in the 82nd minute when Kwizera curled a cross-field ball to Afonso, who broke into a one-on-one position down the right wing. Afonso sprinted into the box and unleashed a low shot, but New England goalkeeper Donovan Parisian produced a heroic diving save to deny the second-half substitute.
RIFC would continue to lay on the pressure, and nearly found an equalizer in the 10th minute of second-half stoppage time. After Parisian jumped off of his line to punch away a long cross from Clay Holstad, Hugo Bacharach lunged to nod the close-range rebound towards the empty net, but his effort nailed the near post and was cleared. Just one minute later, however, Hamady Diop sent the ball right back into the box, and Williams jumped through traffic to nod the deflected cross into the back of the net in the dying seconds of the game, sending the two teams into extra time.
Through the first 15 minutes of extra time, RIFC rode its newfound momentum, creating a handful of dangerous chances. New England, however, came closest to the game-winner in the 103rd minute when Luca Langoni brought down Miller’s cross on the right side of the box. Lining up a shot, Langoni fired towards goal, but RIFC defender Grant Stoneman rushed back in time to sweep the ball off the line. Coming down the other way in the 111th minute, Williams got on the end of Aldair Sanchez’s cross in the box, but Parisian scooped up the close-range header to keep the game level. Throughout 120 minutes, New England narrowly outshot RIFC 11-10, while the Ocean State club held a 54-46 percent edge in possession.
Ultimately, neither side could find the breakthrough in extra time, sending the game into a win-or-go-home penalty shootout. Parisian was the hero for New England in the shootout, turning away three-straight RIFC penalties before Tanner Beason buried the decisive spot kick to send the Revolution into the Round of 16.
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