Current Premier & First Division Standings & Goalscorers
Senoj Mitchell
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) Premier and First Division campaigns are now five rounds into the season, and the league tables are firmly taking shape, setting the stage for tense battles for supremacy at both the top and bottom of the standings.
The Premier Division is proving to be the most competitive top-flight race in years, featuring an intense, three-way scrap for the top spot, separated only by the finest of margins: a single point and goal difference.
Devonshire Colts currently sit atop the league with 12 points, placing them just one point ahead of two powerful contenders: Dandy Town Hornets and X-Road’s. Crucially, Dandy Town Hornets hold a game in hand, meaning the leadership could change hands quickly in the coming weeks.
The race for the Golden Boot is just as closely contested in the top flight. Senoj Mitchell leads the charts with six goals, but a fierce five-way tie is emerging as the early chasers. David Jones (Dandy Town Hornets), Jonte Smith (North Village Rams), Donovan Thompson (X-Road’s), Elisha Darrell (Devonshire Colts), and Zeiko Lewis (Young Men Social Club) all have four goals each, promising a season-long scoring battle.
In the First Division, the Somerset Trojans continue to establish themselves as the early pacesetters, remaining undefeated after four matches to lead the standings.
The chase pack sees the Southampton Rangers in second place on 9 points. They are followed by Robin Hood and the Somerset Eagles, who both have six points apiece. Robin Hood holds a significant advantage, having played two fewer games than their rivals, while Somerset Eagles also have a game in hand, suggesting the table could shift dramatically as fixtures catch up.
The early Golden Boot race in the First Division is being dominated by veteran talent. Keishen Bean of Robin Hood has stormed ahead of the field with a blistering eight goals. The chasing pair consists of Sijay Samuels and Ellington Weldon, both from the Southampton Rangers, who have five goals each.
PREMIER DIVISION
12 Devonshire Colts 10 Dandy Town Hornets 10 X-Road's 06 PHC Zebras 05 Devonshire Cougars 04 Paget Lions 04 St. George's Colts 03 North Village Rams 03 Young Men Social Club 01 Boulevard Blazers
PREMIER LEADING GOALSCORERS
6 Senoj Mitchell - Devonshire Colts 4 David Jones - Dandy Town Hornets 4 Jonte Smith - North Village Rams 4 Donovan Thompson - X-Road's 4 Elisha Darrell - Devonshire Colts 4 Zeiko Lewis - Young Men Social Club 3 Mosiais Mills - Devonshire Cougars
FIRST DIVISION
12 Somerset Trojans 09 Southampton Rangers 06 Robin Hood 06 Somerset Eagles 03 St. David's 03 Vasco 03 Wolves 00 Hamilton Parish
Wells & Donawa 2nd Round Opponents & Joseph Scores
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Two prominent Bermuda National team players, despite their absence from the recent Concacaf World Cup Qualifying squad, have now turned their focus back to crucial domestic action after learning their opponents in the Emirates FA Cup Second Round.
Striker Nahki Wells and his Luton Town teammates have been handed an away tie, drawing Fleetwood Town. Wells, who has been a consistent goal threat for Luton, will travel to Highbury Stadium for the match, which is scheduled to be played around the weekend of Saturday, December 6th, 2025.
Meanwhile, winger Justin Donawa and his Brackley Town side, who successfully navigated the qualifying rounds, have been rewarded with a high-profile home fixture. They will host Burton Albion FC at St James Park. This tie is also set to be played on the same weekend of December 6, offering Donawa a chance to shine on home turf against Football League opposition.
Both players will be eager to progress to the Third Round, where clubs from the Premier League and EFL Championship enter the prestigious competition.
Deniche Hill, Keziah Martin, and their Buxton United FC teammates have been drawn against Cheltenham Town in the Second Round of the Emirates FA Cup
Bermudian forward Joshua Joseph has opened his goal-scoring account for his new English club, Cheadle Heath Nomads, scoring in his first start to help secure a vital 3–2 victory over New Mills FC.
Joseph, who recently signed for the North West Counties League Division One North side, made an instant impact after being given a starting role for the crucial fixture.
The 25-year-old found the net moments after the restart, scoring the Nomads' second goal of the match just 46 minutes into the contest. The goal, which followed a first-half strike from Harry St Romaine, put Cheadle Heath Nomads temporarily ahead at 2-1 in a closely fought encounter.
Although New Mills FC fought back to level the score from the penalty spot, Omogbolahan Solarin secured the eventual winner for Cheadle Heath Nomads in the 77th minute.
Joseph's first goal for the club is a significant milestone, marking a successful breakthrough into the starting lineup and confirming his quality after making the transition to the English semi-professional circuit.
Sunday, November 02, 2025
BFA First Division & Premier Division Round-Up
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A total of five matches were played between the Premier and First Divisions with 19 goals scored.
PREMIER DIVISION
X-Road’s 2 Devonshire Colts 5
Devonshire Colts powered their way to the top of the Premier Division standings with a resounding 5-2 victory over X-Road’s at Lord’s in St. David’s. The result was spearheaded by a sensational hat-trick from Senoj Mitchell.
Colts burst out of the blocks, with Mitchell opening the scoring in the second minute before Elisha Darrell doubled the lead just seven minutes later. Mitchell struck again in the 22nd minute to give Colts a commanding 3-0 advantage. X-Road's managed to pull one back through an own goal in the 34th minute, sending the teams into the break at 3-1.
X-Road’s threatened a comeback when Krishun Douglas made it 3-2 in the 68th minute. However, Jahzardae Samuels restored the two-goal cushion for Colts in the 83rd minute before Mitchell sealed his impressive hat-trick one minute into stoppage time.
Young Men Social Club 2 St. George’s Colts 2
At the Police Field, Young Men Social Club and St. George’s Colts could not be separated.
Zeiko Lewis gave Social Club a 1-0 lead in the 36th minute. Jarazinho Bassett levelled for St. George’s in the 53rd minute, but Josh Hardtman quickly restored Social Club’s lead ten minutes later. The St. George's Colts ensured a point when Malachi Trott found the net in the 80th minute to make it 2-2.
Devonshire Cougars 2 PHC Zebras 2
The clash at the Devonshire Recreation Club between Devonshire Cougars and PHC Zebras also finished level.
Enrique Russell put the Zebras ahead in the first minute of play. Kydan Browne equalised for the Cougars in the 28th, and Domico Coddington then gave the home side the lead six minutes later. Just before the half-time whistle, Chance Eve scored for PHC to make it 2-2, and a scoreless second half ensured the points were shared.
FIRST DIVISION
Vasco 1 Southampton Rangers 2
Southampton Rangers maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a tight 2-1 win over Vasco at Police Field.
Anthony Rocker put Rangers ahead in the 15th minute with a superb 25-yard free kick, only for Lucas Da Silva Marcal to hit back with a 25-yard free kick of his own in the 26th minute. Dominique Hill scored the winner in the 62nd minute with a strike from outside the box, securing the three points for Rangers.
Somerset Trojans 0 Hamilton Parish 0
Hamilton Parish failed to show up for their match against the Somerset Trojans at the Somerset Cricket Club.
St. David’s 0 Wolves 1
Meanwhile, Wolves earned their first win of the campaign, narrowly edging past St. David’s 1-0 at Lord’s.
After a tense, goalless first half, the winner came late when Kyle Brangman scored for Wolves in the 84th minute.
Sunday, November 02, 2025
Bermudian Players Impress Across the Leagues
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A high-octane weekend of women's football saw dramatic results across the English leagues, featuring international flair and standout performances from Bermudian players.
Everton and Shaun Goater’s Aston Villa, Goater the former Manchester City striker is the assistant coach, played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Women's Super League (WSL) at Villa Park. The back-and-forth contest delivered entertainment from start to finish, with both sides trading blows in a true spectacle for the fans. While the result leaves both teams looking for more defensive stability, the point secured in such a dramatic fashion will be welcomed by both camps as the intense WSL campaign continues.
In the FA Women's National League, AFC Bournemouth Women maintained their sensational unbeaten start to the season with a commanding 5-0 rout of AFC Wimbledon. At the heart of the victory was Bermuda international Kenni Thompson, who struck a double, scoring a goal in each half. Thompson's crucial contribution underscored her importance to the team as they continue their push up the table.
It was a week of relentless action for Camryn Lines and Bridgwater United FC Women, who faced a challenging schedule of three games in just seven days. They completed the clean sweep, securing a third win with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Abingdon. The remarkable run of three wins from three demonstrates the team's resilience and fitness in the demanding FA Women's National League.
K’Shaela Burch-Waldron proved the difference-maker as her Sutton United Women side extended their phenomenal unbeaten run to eight games with a statement 1-0 win over Dartford Women at the David Weir. With her team trailing 1-0, Burch-Waldron stepped up in the 48th minute to score the lone goal of the game, executing a brilliant lob over the Dartford goalkeeper following a well-worked free kick. The goal was enough to seal a vital three points and maintain their impressive momentum.
In a tighter affair, Dashun Cooper, the goalkeeper coach for QPR Women, watched from the sidelines as her side played out a 0-0 draw against North Greenford United FC. The result highlighted strong defensive performances and goalkeeping heroics at both ends, ensuring the points were shared.
Aaliyah Nolan and her Bradford City Women teammates delivered a strong performance to defeat Thornaby 3-0.
Keunna Dill and Trinae Edwards traveled with their FC United of Manchester Women teammates to the Swansway Stadium to face Nantwich Town FC Women.
Eva Frazzoni and her AF Sudbury teammates traveled to Fulham FC Women and went down 4 - 2 in their FA Women's National League match.
Saturday, November 01, 2025
Bermuda English Footballers Round-Up
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It was two days of high drama and mixed fortunes for Bermuda's footballers across the English cup and league fixtures, highlighted by a staggering seven-goal thriller in the FA Cup and a local derby win.
Nahki Wells was the central figure in a chaotic FA Cup Second Round tie where his Luton Town side narrowly edged out National League side Forest Green, 4-3, thanks to an injury-time winner.
The Hatters seemed to be cruising after goals from Wells (two) and Lamine Fanne put Jack Wilshere’s side 3-0 up. However, the spirited Rovers, managed by Robbie Savage, stormed back, scoring three times in an incredible 18-minute spell to sensationally level the contest. Just as extra time loomed, substitute Gideon Kodua struck an injury-time winner to seal Luton’s dramatic place in the next round. Wells' brace proved vital in securing the win.
Elsewhere in the Emirates FA Cup action:
Nathan Trott and his Cardiff City teammates traveled to the Weston Homes Stadium to face Peterborough United today but bowed out of the competition, falling 1-0.
Deniche Hill, Keziah Martin, and their Buxton United FC teammates battled Chatham Town in the first round of the cup. The contest ended in a 1-1 draw, meaning the two sides will require a replay to determine which team advances.
Justin Donawa and his Brackley Town teammates faced off against Notts County FC in their Emirates FA Cup first round tie, after the two teams finished deadlocked at 2 - 2, Brackley Town advanced 5 - 4 on kicks from the penalty mark.
In league action, the focus was on the performance of the island's midfielders and goalkeepers:
Milan Butterfield and his Halesowen Town side hosted Reggie Lambe and Needham Market at the Grove in Southern League Premier Central action. Butterfield delivered an outstanding performance and was deservedly named the Man of the Match in Halesowen’s 2-0 win over Lambe's side.
Goalkeeper Dale Eve, on dual registration with Coleshill Town from Stratford Town FC, turned out for Coleshill in their Northern Premier League match against Sutton Coldfield Town FC and recorded a shutout in a crucial 1-0 victory.
Willie Clemons and his Leiston FC teammates traveled to face Bromsgrove Sporting in their Southern League 1 Central Premier match, unfortunately falling 2-1.
Roger Lee and his Heanor Town teammates took on Clay Cross Town Football Club in a United Counties Premier Division North battle and went down to a heavy 4-1 defeat.
Coleridge Fubler, Reese Jones Jr, Razhir Smith-Jones, and Aunde Todd (on the bench) were all involved as Binfield FC took on Egham Town at Hill Farm Lane in their Isthmian Football League battle, falling by the narrow margin of 1-0.
Harry Twite returned to the Loughborough Students FC team for their fixture against St Neots Town FC, which ended in a scoreless draw.
