|
|
 |
|
Sunday, September 27, 2026
|
|
X-Road's run riot as Paget Lions outgun Devonshire Colts
|
X-Road's sent shockwaves through round two of the Dudley Eve group stage with a ruthless 9-0 demolition of Young Men's Social Club, while Paget Lions triumphed in a seven-goal thriller against Devonshire Colts at Bernard Park.
Paget Lions 5 Devonshire Colts 2
At Bernard Park, Paget Lions showcased their own firepower in a high-octane 5-2 victory over Devonshire Colts.
Antinori Butterfield provided the early spark for the Lions, striking in the first minute before doubling his tally midway through the opening half. Chemarl Henry pulled one back for the Colts on the stroke of half-time, but Paget snuffed out any hopes of a comeback instantly when Xave Smith found the net straight from the restart.
Colts fought to stay in touch through Senoj Mitchell, but their celebrations were cut short within 60 seconds as Smith immediately responded with his second of the afternoon. Kezie Richardson rounded off the scoring with five minutes remaining, ensuring Paget wrapped up a commanding victory on an action-packed day of cup football.
Young Men Social Club 0 X-Road’s 9
The headline result of the day belonged firmly to X-Road's, who produced an attacking masterclass powered by hat-tricks from both Paul Simons and Daren Usher.
Simons opened the floodgates after just 10 minutes before an own goal doubled the advantage midway through the first half. Prolific marksman Donovan Thompson then struck just after the half-hour mark, followed four minutes later by Simons' second to put the contest out of reach by the break.
There was no respite for Social Club after the restart. Usher ignited a second-half blitz with a 60th-minute finish, quickly followed by Simons completing his treble three minutes later. Usher then grabbed two more in quick succession to wrap up his own hat-trick before Thompson applied the finishing touch in the closing minutes, sealing an emphatic nine-goal rout.
|
|
|
Sunday, September 27, 2026
|
|
Overseas Round-Up Bermudians Feature across England & US
|
A vintage double from Jess Fishlock propelled Mia Fishel and Seattle Reign FC to a crucial 2-0 National Women's Soccer League victory over Boston Legacy FC, providing a major boost to their playoff ambitions.
In front of a lively crowd at Lumen Field, the Reign set a blistering tempo from the opening whistle. Employing a suffocating, high-flying press, Seattle repeatedly stripped Boston of possession in dangerous areas and punished the visitors with rapid transitional attacks to wrap up all three points.
Across the Atlantic, Bermudian players were in the thick of the action across cup and league competitions in the English women’s football pyramid.
In the Eastern Region Women's Football League Cup first round, Eva Frazzoni and AFC Sudbury Women produced late heroics on the road. Facing Chelmsford City Women FC, Sudbury broke the deadlock with a dramatic 90th-minute strike to snatch a 1-0 smash-and-grab victory and punch their ticket to the next round.
There was further cup success in the FA Women's National League Cup, where Aaliyah Nolan helped Barnsley Women secure passage from their group. Staging their fixture at the Steel City Stadium against Manchester United PGA, Barnsley held their nerve in a fiercely contested group finale to close out a 2-1 win.
In the East Midlands Regional Women's League Premier Division, Jasmine Spence was involved in a six-goal thriller as Newport Pagnell Town Women hosted Nottingham Trent University at Willen Road. A frantic, see-saw battle culminated in stoppage-time drama at both ends, with the sides forced to settle for a point apiece in a breathless 3-3 draw.
Elsewhere, K'Shaela Burch-Waldron’s Sutton United Women were edged out in a high-scoring duel, slipping to a 3-2 home defeat against Millwall Lionesses at the David Weir Sports Centre.
Meanwhile, Assistant Coach Chelsea Harvey’s Coventry City Women coasted to an emphatic 5-0 victory over Catholic Community Center.
Stateside in the USL Championship, Bermudian head coach Khano Smith saw his Rhode Island FC side suffer a frustrating late unraveling on the road against Charleston Battery.
Visiting Patriots Point Soccer Stadium, the Ocean State club delivered a resilient rearguard display to keep proceedings scoreless through the first 75 minutes. However, a costly red card reduced Rhode Island to 10 men, opening the door for Charleston to strike twice in the closing stages and hand Smith's men a 2-0 defeat.
|
|
|
Saturday, September 26, 2026
|
|
Non-League Round-Up as Bermudians Feature Across England
|
Milan Butterfield led the way for Bermudian footballers in England on Saturday, bagging the decisive opener to guide Halesowen Town into the next round of the FA Trophy.
At The Grove, the Yeltz welcomed Wellingborough Town for their third qualifying round clash. Butterfield broke the deadlock in the 25th minute, pouncing on a costly defensive mix-up between Sam Warburton and goalkeeper Dan Snedker to tap into an empty net. The strike—Butterfield's fourth of the season—set the foundation for a composed 2-0 victory for the hosts.
There was no such cup joy for international team-mate Willie Clemons, whose Leiston side bowed out at the same stage. The Blues hosted Isthmian Premier outfit Dartford at the Flannery Stadium but were unable to contain the visitors, suffering a 3-0 home defeat.
In the National League North, Jutorre Burgess and Harborough Town faced a daunting assignment away to Macclesfield at the Leasing.com Stadium. Harborough mounted a stubborn display on the road but ultimately left empty-handed after slipping to a narrow 1-0 loss.
In the Thurlow Nunn Premier League, Reggie Lambe played provider for Ipswich Wanderers in an entertaining 2-2 draw with Haverhill Rovers at the GBS Stadium. With the match delicately poised at 1-1 late in the first half, the experienced Bermudian playmaker picked out Jamie Eaton-Collins, who rifled home in the 44th minute to hand Wanderers the interval advantage. However, Haverhill hit back with a second-half equaliser to ensure the points were shared.
Elsewhere, Bermudian tactician Daizhari Tucker oversaw a disciplined defensive showing from Worcester Raiders at Sixways' Claines Lane ground, steering his side to a hard-fought 0-0 stalemate against Westbury United.
|
|
|
Friday, September 25, 2026
|
|
Bean Hits Hat-Trick for North Village; Dandy Town beat Somerset
|
Jai Bean struck a superb hat-trick as North Village Rams delivered an emphatic 5-1 rout of St. George’s Colts, while Dandy Town Hornets overcame Somerset Trojans 3-1 in an entertaining Dudley Eve Trophy double-header at Devonshire Recreation Club.
Somerset Trojans 1 Dandy Town Hornets 3
In the opening clash of the evening, Dandy Town showed their clinical edge in the second half to see off Somerset after an absorbing battle.
Following a scoreless first 45 minutes, Tomiko Goater broke the deadlock for the Hornets in the 52nd minute. Somerset responded almost immediately, restoring parity three minutes later courtesy of a 55th-minute effort from Kymani McNeil.
Town took control in the final quarter, however, spearheaded by David Jones. The forward restored his side's advantage in the 67th minute before putting the result beyond doubt with his second of the evening 10 minutes from time.
St. George’s Colts 1 North Village Rams 5
The late game belonged entirely to North Village, who dismantled St. George’s with a blistering attacking display.
Remi Coddington set the tone by opening the scoring on 20 minutes, before Bean took over proceedings with two quickfire strikes in the 25th and 26th minutes to leave the Colts reeling at 3-0 by the break.
Village picked up where they left off in the second half. Owen Botelho made it four in the 56th minute, and Bean completed his treble with a tidy 70th-minute finish to stretch the margin to five.
Jahkai Brangman pulled a goal back for St. George’s in the 77th minute, but it proved mere consolation on a thoroughly dominant night for the Rams.
|
|
|
Friday, September 25, 2026
|
|
BFA Davis replaces Campbell on Executive at Congress
|
Jumane Davis has been elected to the Bermuda Football Association (BFA) executive committee, marking the sole change in leadership following the governing body's Annual Congress.
Delegates and officials convened at the Butterfield and Vallis Conference Centre at the Bermuda College to review the administrative and financial landscape of the domestic game and finalize committee positions.
Davis steps into the role previously held by Vance Campbell, representing the only adjustment to the association's top brass as the BFA outlines its strategic priorities for the upcoming season.
The remainder of the executive structure remains unchanged, ensuring administrative continuity across local competitions and national team programs heading into a busy domestic and regional calendar.
|
|
|
|
