Boulevard Blazers secured a vital three points in their fight for survival after coming out on top in a staggering nine-goal "barn burner" against Young Men's Social Club at Police Field.
PREMIER DIVISION
Young Men Social Club 4 Boulevard Blazers 5
In a match that saw the lead change hands multiple times, the tenth-placed Blazers showed immense character to edge their ninth-placed rivals 5-4.
Social Club took the lead through a 31st-minute own goal, but the Blazers hit back through Khya Blyden, who scored twice in five minutes to turn the game on its head. Angelo Matthews ensured the sides went into the break level at 2-2 with a strike just before the interval.
The drama escalated in the second half as Zeiko Lewis restored Social Club's lead, only for Doreiko Walker to equalise almost immediately. Lewis found the net again to make it 4-3, but a late surge from the Blazers, punctuated by a Nico Smith equaliser and an 83rd-minute winner from Keedai Astwood, snatched the victory for the visitors.
Paget Lions 0 St. Gorge’s Colts 3
St. George’s Colts secured a much-needed result at White Hill Field, comfortably dispatching Paget Lions 3-0 to leapfrog their opponents in the standings.
Jahron Dickinson was the star of the show, breaking the deadlock in the 11th minute before doubling the lead shortly after the restart with a clinical finish. Jarizinho Bassett completed the scoring in the 69th minute, a result that saw the Colts move into seventh place while the Lions slid down to eighth.
X-Road’s 2 North Village Rams 5
The Premier Division’s defending champions, North Village Rams, showed their class on the road with a commanding 5-2 victory over X-Road’s at Lord’s in St. David’s.
The Rams were in control from the outset, with two first-half penalties from Knory Scott and a Camajé Easton-Smith strike handing them a 3-1 cushion at the break, despite Paul Simons netting for the hosts.
Che'kai Caisey added a fourth for Village, and while Krishun Douglas pulled one back with a stunning free kick, Jalen Harvey’s late header ensured the champions returned to Hamilton with all three points.
FIRST DIVISION
Somerset Trojans 0 Somerset Eagles 0
The highly anticipated "Battle of Somerset" ended in a scoreless draw as the Somerset Trojans and Somerset Eagles played out a tense 0-0 encounter at the Somerset Cricket Club.
In a match of few clear-cut openings, it was the Trojans' goalkeeper who emerged as the hero, producing five clutch saves in the final minutes to preserve a point and keep the Trojans' promotion hopes on track.
Southampton Rangers 3 Wolves 3
Fans at the Southampton Oval were treated to a six-goal thriller as Southampton Rangers and Wolves played out a 3-3 draw.
Jarred Douglas put Wolves two goals ahead with strikes either side of half-time, but the Rangers mounted a spectacular comeback. Donte Brangman scored twice in an eight-minute flurry alongside an Ellington Weldon goal to put the Rangers 3-2 ahead.
However, there was one final twist in the tail as Khari Sharrieff netted an 87th-minute equaliser for Wolves to share the spoils.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Bermuda Overseas Footballers & Coaches Round-Up
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Arsenal Women secured their place in the next stage of the Adobe Women's FA Cup with a professional 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Meadow Park.
Shaun Goater, the Aston Villa assistant coach and legendary former striker, watched from the dugout as the Gunners' quality ultimately told in a competitive fourth-round tie. Despite a resilient defensive display from Villa in the first half, the deadlock was broken shortly after the interval.
Stina Blackstenius poked home from close range to give the hosts the lead, before captain Kim Little doubled the advantage with a clinical finish on the hour mark. The result extends Arsenal's remarkable record of reaching the fifth round in every season for over three decades, while Goater and the Villa coaching staff will turn their focus back to their Women's Super League campaign.
Manchester City demonstrated their Women’s Super League pedigree with a ruthless 6-0 win over AFC Bournemouth to progress to the FA Cup fifth round.
Kenni Thompson and her Bournemouth teammates were given a raucous welcome by the home faithful at Totton, and the hosts started brightly, frustrating the top-flight leaders for much of the opening period. However, City’s relentless pressure eventually wore down the Cherries' resistance.
Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw opened the scoring in the 19th minute, before a devastating three-goal burst in just four minutes before half-time effectively ended the contest. Lauren Hemp and a Laura Coombs double gave City a 4-0 lead at the break. Second-half substitute Vivianne Miedema added two more to round off the scoring, though Thompson and the Bournemouth squad earned plaudits for their tireless work rate against one of the best sides in Europe.
In the North East Regional Women's Football League, Aaliyah Nolan helped Bradford City Women secure a gritty 1-0 win over Sunderland Women.
The Bermudian forward was a constant threat throughout the encounter at the Horsfall Stadium, leading the line as the Bantams looked to keep pace at the top of the table. In a game of few clear-cut openings, Bradford found the decisive breakthrough to claim all three points.
The victory continues a strong run of form for Nolan and her teammates, who remain firmly in the promotion hunt as the regional season enters a crucial stretch.
Keunna Dill and her FC United of Manchester Women teammates began their county cup run away against Bury FC Women at Gigg Lane.
Dill and her teammates would bow out of the tournament falling 3 - 1.
Baltimore Blast moved into fifth place in the Major Arena Soccer League standings after a dominant 12-7 victory over Utica City FC at the TU Arena.
David Bascome’s side established their authority early in a blistering opening quarter, racing into a four-goal lead thanks to 2 goals from Jonatas Melo alongside strikes from Chad Poarch and Kevaughn Frater. Although Utica attempted to claw their way back in the second frame with goals from Kyle Gehnrich and Barbaro Shelier, the Blast remained clinical. Alejandro Chavez and Frater restored the cushion before Melo completed his hat-trick in the seventh minute of the quarter. A late first-half effort from Poarch and a response from Utica’s Geo Alves saw the teams retreat for the interval with Baltimore firmly in command of a high-octane encounter.
The momentum stayed with the hosts following the break as Jairo Guevara and Frater both found the net within the opening minute of the third period to effectively end the contest as a spectacle. Despite a resilient third-quarter surge from Utica, which saw Geo Alves, Willie Spurr, and two further goals from Barbaro Shelier cut the deficit, Baltimore's veteran composure shone through in the final frame. Juan Pereira quelled any hopes of a dramatic comeback with two vital fourth-quarter goals.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Premier & First Division Table Changing Double Header
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The Dandy Town Hornets sting the PHC Zebras to leapfrog rivals in Premier Division summit clash, while Robin Hood maintain First Division momentum.
PREMIER DIVISION
PHC Zebras 0 Dandy Town Hornets 3
The Dandy Town Hornets have climbed to second in the Premier Division standings after a clinical 3-0 demolition of league leaders PHC Zebras at the PHC Stadium.
In a highly anticipated top-of-the-table encounter, the Hornets produced a first-half masterclass that left the hosts reeling. The breakthrough came in the 13th minute when Tomiko Goater stepped up to convert from the penalty spot following a handball in the area. Goater was at it again just two minutes later, catching the Zebras' goalkeeper off-guard with a powerful strike at the near post to double the advantage.
The Zebras' night went from bad to worse just before the half-hour mark. A defensive lapse at the back allowed Kamali Davis to pounce, firing home a third to effectively end the contest before the interval. While the second half saw both sides spurn chances to alter the scoreline, the damage was already done. The victory sees the Hornets move ahead of the Zebras in the race for the title, leaving the Warwick-based side to reflect on a rare off-day at home.
FIRST DIVISION
Robin Hood 2 St. David’s 1
Robin Hood have strengthened their grip on the top of the First Division after edging out St. David’s in a hard-fought 2-1 victory at the PHC Stadium.
The match carried significant weight for the league leaders, who were eager to avenge a 1-0 defeat suffered at the hands of the same opponents earlier in the season. With the Somerset Trojans breathing down their necks in the promotion race, Hood found the opening they needed in the 31st minute. Keishen Bean, the division’s leading marksman, lived up to his billing by finding the back of the net to give his side a slender lead at the break.
The contest remained on a knife-edge for much of the second period until Tokia Bean provided the breathing room Hood craved, netting a second in the 75th minute. St. David’s refused to go quietly and set up a grandstand finish when Aaron Paynter pulled one back deep into stoppage time. However, it proved too little too late as the league leaders held on to secure three vital points in their bid for a return to the top flight.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Bermuda UK Footballers Saturday Round Up
Wells Celebrates Scoring
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Cardiff City have tightened their grip on the top spot of the table after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bradford City in a pulsating encounter at the University of Bradford Stadium.
Nathan Trott and his teammates showed the resolve of champions-elect, weathering late pressure from the Bantams to secure three vital points. The win sees the Bluebirds open up a commanding six-point lead, putting clear daylight between themselves and the chasing pack as the promotion race heats up.
In the day’s most dramatic comeback, Luton Town recovered from a disastrous opening period to claim a 2-2 draw against an in-form Lincoln City.
The Town faithful were stunned into silence early on as Freddie Draper and Rob Street clinical finishes handed the visitors a two-goal cushion midway through the first half. However, the momentum shifted rapidly before the interval.
Gideon Kodua pulled one back to spark the revival, before Nahki Wells sent Kenilworth Road into raptures with a thunderous low drive that flew into the bottom corner. Despite a frantic second half, neither side could find a winner, leaving the points shared in an entertaining stalemate.
It was a busy afternoon across the pyramid, with several notable performances and results involving key names in the non-league circuit:
National League South: Kane Crichlow helped Chelmsford City to a gritty 1-0 win over Weston-super-Mare at the Dunmow Group Community Stadium.
National League North: Justin Donawa and Keziah Martin both featured from the start for Hereford FC in a cagey 0-0 draw against King's Lynn Town.
Southern League Central: Milan Butterfield’s Halesowen Town edged Royston Town 2-1, while Willie Clemons and Leiston FC played out a scoreless draw with Stourbridge.
The Big Winners: Needham Market secured a massive three points against Stratford Town. The 1-0 win was built on a "world-class" strike from Reggie, but the headlines were shared with goalkeeper James Bradbrook, whose "unreal" double save ensured a clean sheet.
There was frustration for Harry Twite and Loughborough Students, who surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Basford United. Elsewhere, Ajani Burchall’s Wimborne Town earned a 1-1 draw against Hungerford.
In a high-scoring thriller, Zhani Burgess remained an unused substitute as Quorn FC fell just short in a 4-3 defeat to Spalding United.
Friday, January 16, 2026
Spoils Shared as Devonshire Colts Move top after Derby Draw
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Devonshire Cougars 1 Devonshire Colts 1
Devonshire Colts climbed to the summit of the Premier Division table on Sunday despite being held to a 1-1 draw by local rivals Devonshire Cougars in a physical and closely contested derby.
The point was enough to see the Colts leapfrog the chasing pack at the top of the standings, while the Cougars remain in fifth place following a frantic encounter at the Devonshire Recreation Club.
In a match where local bragging rights were at stake alongside crucial league points, it was the Colts who struck the first blow. The visitors found their rhythm early and took the lead in the 20th minute when Jorj Dublin found the back of the net.
Dublin’s strike rewarded a period of sustained pressure from the league leaders, who managed the remainder of the first half with composure. They headed into the interval with a 1-0 advantage, leaving the home side searching for answers.
The Cougars emerged from the break with renewed intensity and did not have to wait long for an equalizer. Zari Simmons found the breakthrough in the 51st minute, firing home to level the scores and ignite the home support.
With the match balanced on a knife-edge at 1-1, both sides pushed for a decisive winner. The final half-hour saw a flurry of chances at both ends of the pitch, but a combination of desperate defending and missed opportunities ensured the points were shared.
While the Cougars may feel they had the momentum to take all three points, it is the Colts who leave the happier side, knowing their dogged performance was sufficient to reclaim first place.
