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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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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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BFA Unveils Packed Weekend Schedule across Bermuda
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The Bermuda Football Association has officially announced a comprehensive weekend fixture list, spanning both the Premier Division and First Division, set to ignite local pitches from Friday through Sunday. The action kicks off with a highly anticipated Premier Division double-header under the Friday night lights at the Devonshire Recreation Club.
The weekend’s proceedings begin on Friday evening, as the Boulevard Blazers take on the North Village Rams at 7:00 pm, followed by a heavyweight clash between the Devonshire Cougars and Dandy Town Hornets at 9:00 pm.
The momentum shifts on Saturday, February 21st, with a single fixture in each division. Southampton Rangers will host Robin Hood in the First Division at 3:00 pm at the Southampton Oval, while Devonshire Colts face the Paget Lions at the Police Field simultaneously in Premier Division action.
Sunday promises a frantic finale with four matches scheduled across the island. The First Division sees Vasco face Wolves at 12:30 pm at the Police Field, while St. David's take on the Somerset Trojans at Lord’s St. David’s at the same time. The Premier Division concludes the weekend with X-Roads hosting St. George's Colts at 3:00 pm at Lord’s St. David’s, while the Young Men's Social Club go head-to-head with the PHC Zebras at the Police Field.
Friday, February 20th, 2026
PREMIER DIVISION @ Devonshire Recreation Club
7:00 pm - Boulevard Blazers vs North Village Rams
9:00 pm - Devonshire Cougars vs Dandy Town Hornets
Saturday, February 21, 2026
FIRST DIVISION @ Southampton Oval
3:00 - pm Southampton Rangers vs Robin Hood
PREMIER DIVISION @ Police Field
3:00 pm - Devonshire Colts vs Paget Lions
Sunday, February 22, 2026
FIRST DIVISION @ Police Field
12:30 pm - Vasco vs Wolves
FIRST DIVISION @ Lord’s St. David’s
12:30 pm - St. David's vs Somerset Trojans
PREMIER DIVISION @ Lord’s St. David’s
3:00 pm - X-Roads vs St. George's Colts
PREMIER DIVISION @ Police Field
3:00 pm Young Men Social Club vs PHC Zebras
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Blast Secure Stunning Comeback win in California
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David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast produced a resilient display on the road to edge the Empire Strykers in an overtime thriller at the Toyota Arena. Twice trailing by two goals, the Blast refused to buckle, eventually securing a victory that sees them leapfrog their opponents into fifth place in the Major Arena Soccer League standings.
The match appeared to be slipping away from the visitors in the second period when Mounir Alami struck twice in the opening five minutes to give the Strykers a commanding 2-0 lead. However, Baltimore responded before the half-time whistle. Chad Poarch ignited the comeback in the ninth minute, followed by a clinical finish from Jairo Guevara with just seconds remaining in the half to level the scores.
The pendulum swung back in favor of the hosts during the third period. Marco Fabián restored the Strykers' lead just 38 seconds after the restart, and when Steven Chavez made it 4-2 late in the quarter, the Blast were once again staring at a two-goal deficit.
True to their tenacious reputation, Bascome’s side mounted a final-quarter charge. Juan Pereira proved to be the catalyst, scoring early in the fourth before striking a dramatic equalizer in the 13th minute to force the game into extra time.
The drama reached its peak in the first overtime period. Seven minutes into the sudden-death session, Jairo Guevara found the back of the net for his second of the night, silencing the home crowd and sealing a vital victory for the Baltimore franchise. The result marks a significant turning point in the Blast's campaign as they continue their push up the MASL table.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Mixed fortunes for Bermudian Stars in English Leagues
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Nahki Wells and his Luton Town teammates suffered a frustrating setback on the road as they fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Wigan Athletic.
In a tightly contested affair, the deadlock was finally broken in the 72nd minute when Joe Taylor found the back of the net for the hosts. Looking to spark a late comeback, the Luton coaching staff turned to their veteran Bermudian striker, with Wells entering the fray in the 82nd minute.
Despite his inclusion, the Hatters were unable to find a way through a resolute Wigan defense before the final whistle.
The drama continued in the Endeavour Auto Suffolk FA Premier Cup quarter-finals, where two Bermudian internationals faced off at the Flannery Stadium.
Reggie Lambe and his Needham Market side emerged victorious, but the match was defined by a moment of indiscretion for Willie Clemons. The Leiston FC midfielder was shown a second yellow card in the 77th minute—just 18 minutes after his first—leaving his side a man down for the closing stages.
Needham Market eventually capitalized on the numerical advantage in the 83rd minute when Luke Ingram struck the decisive blow to send his team through to the semi-finals.
In the women's game, Kenni Thompson and AFC Bournemouth Women endured a difficult evening on their travels to face Oxford United.
Following a scoreless first half, the deadlock was broken by Oxford’s Holly Manders in the 62nd minute. The hosts were later reduced to ten players after Nicole Barrett received a second caution, but despite the player advantage and Thompson’s creative efforts from midfield, the Cherries could not find a way back into the game, ultimately losing 1-0.
Elsewhere, Ava Frazzoni was in action for AFC Sudbury Women as they visited the Nest Grounds for an FA Women's National League encounter against Norwich City Women.
It proved to be a tough outing for the Sudbury squad, who were unable to contain a clinical Norwich side. Despite Frazzoni’s presence in the lineup, the match concluded in a 3-1 victory for the Canaries, leaving Sudbury to reflect on a difficult result against one of the league’s top contenders.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Trott & Cardiff City Soar as Unbeaten Run Hits Twelve
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Nathan Trott and his Cardiff City teammates extended their formidable unbeaten league run to 12 matches with a dominant 4-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon. The result cements Cardiff City’s momentum as they continue to climb the table, driven by a blend of clinical finishing and defensive resilience.
The visitors started brightly under the lights, creating several early chances to test the Cardiff backline. Callum Maycock seemed destined to score after latching onto a loose ball, but a goal-saving sliding block from Alex Robertson kept the Dons at bay. Alistair Smith followed up with a powerful effort from distance, but Trott was well-positioned to make a comfortable catch, recording another steady performance in a season already marked by 11 shutouts.
Cardiff steadily seized control, and their pressure told in the 22nd minute with a goal straight from the training ground. Alex Robertson’s clever corner was pulled back to Joel Colwill, whose crisp first-time strike flew into the net to give the hosts the lead.
The Bluebirds emerged for the second half with similar intent and quickly doubled their advantage. Ollie Tanner turned provider, picking out an unmarked Perry Ng, who headed home with ease. The relentless pace continued just minutes later as Ng returned the favor, finding Tanner on the half-turn; he struck first-time to beat the keeper at the near post and effectively end the contest.
With three minutes of normal time remaining, Cardiff added a fourth to put the result beyond any doubt. Substitute Callum Robinson threaded a pass to Omari Kellyman, who drove into the area and curled a composed finish into the far corner. The victory follows a string of impressive results, including a recent 3-1 win over Luton Town and a 3-0 shutout against Rotherham.
Meanwhile, it was a frustrating evening for Kane Crichlow, who remained an unused substitute as Chelmsford City were forced to settle for a point against Maidstone United. After Lyle Taylor’s second-half opener looked to have secured the win for the Clarets, Ruben Carvalho struck a dramatic equalizer in added time to ensure the spoils were shared.
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