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Sunday, February 22, 2026
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New Leaders in Premier & First Divisions after Weekend
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A high-stakes afternoon of football across Bermuda has resulted in significant shifts at the summits of both the Premier and First Divisions as the title races enter a critical phase.
PREMIER DIVISION
Young Men Social Club 0 PHC Zebras 2
The PHC Zebras reclaimed their position as league leaders with a professional 2–0 victory over Young Men's Social Club.
The breakthrough came in the 34th minute when a cleared corner fell to Diondre Dowling, who unleashed a spectacular 30-yard "rocket" that flew into the top corner of the net.
The Zebras maintained their intensity after the interval and doubled their advantage in the 50th minute through Enrique Russell, who skillfully flicked a long throw past the goalkeeper and in off the far post.
The result moves the Zebras onto 30 points, opening up a two-point cushion over chasers Dandy Town Hornets and Devonshire Colts.
X-Road’s 4 St. George’s Colts 1
In the day's other top-flight encounter, X-Road’s continued their dominant run against St. George’s Colts with a convincing 4–1 win at Lord’s.
After taking the lead through an own goal in the 27th minute, Donavan Thompson doubled the advantage just three minutes later by pouncing on a rebound.
St. George's offered a brief glimpse of a comeback when they forced an own goal in the 75th minute, but two late goals from Paul Simons—scoring in the 82nd and 88th minutes—extinguished any hopes of a turnaround.
FIRST DIVISION
Vasco 4 Wolves 2
At the Police Field, Vasco finally broke their season duck with an entertaining 4–2 win over Wolves.
Kevin Arruda opened the scoring from the penalty spot just before the break, but the match exploded into life in the second half. After Jarred Douglas leveled for Wolves, Vasco surged clear with goals from Lucas Da Silva Marcal, Antwan Russell, and Ludero Ponte.
A late consolation from Khiari Sharrieff Hayward did little to dampen the spirits of the Vasco faithful as they celebrated their first three points of the campaign.
St. David’s 1 Somerset Trojans 3
The Somerset Trojans moved back to the top of the First Division table after a disciplined 3–1 victory over St. David’s.
The Trojans were gifted the lead shortly before half-time through an own goal and strengthened their position in the 61st minute when Jaelan Greaves converted from the penalty spot.
Although Christian King pulled a goal back for the hosts to set up a tense final twenty minutes, Kameron McNeil secured the points for the visitors with a decisive strike in the 80th minute.
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Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Dill Inspires United as Bermudian stars feature across UK
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It was an afternoon of contrasting fortunes for Bermuda’s international women’s contingent, headlined by a sensational individual performance from Keunna Dill in a ten-goal thriller in the North West.
In the North West Women's Regional Premier League, Keunna Dill proved to be the catalyst for one of the season's most remarkable comebacks. FC United of Manchester Women appeared dead and buried after a disastrous first half left them trailing Penrith AFC Ladies 4–1 at the interval.
However, Dill spearheaded a second-half resurgence, finding the back of the net just three minutes after the restart to reduce the deficit to 4–2. She completed the comeback in the 60th minute, firing home her second of the afternoon to level the scores at 4–4. United eventually secured a breathless 6–4 victory, with Dill’s brace proving pivotal in a win defined by grit and determination.
In the North East Regional Women’s League Premier, Aaliyah Nolan and her Bradford City AFC Women’s teammates enjoyed a far more straightforward afternoon. The Bantams secured a dominant 5–1 win at home against Wallsend Boys Club Women’s First, maintaining their strong form in the regional standings.
The FA Women's National League provided a quieter outing for Kenni Thompson, who remained an unused substitute for AFC Bournemouth Women. The Cherries nevertheless secured a clinical 2–0 victory over Gwalia United to continue their pursuit of the league's top honors.
Elsewhere, Eva Frazzoni and AFC Sudbury Women suffered a high-scoring heartbreak at the Elite Travel Stadium. Despite a spirited attacking display, Sudbury fell to a 4–3 defeat against Luton Town Ladies in a pulsating encounter.
Meanwhile, Jasmine Spence and her Newport Pagnell Town Women’s teammates shared the spoils on the road. A hard-fought 2–2 draw with Leicester City Women at Saffron Lane ensured Spence's side returned home with a valuable point following a closely contested ninety minutes.
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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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