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Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Bermudians Overseas Wells, Nesbeth, Smith, and Fishel Feature
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Nahki Wells scored two goals off the bench, but Luton Town saw their 13-match unbeaten run in League One emphatically halted in a 5-2 defeat at Mansfield.
With the Hatters trailing 5-0, the Bermudian forward was introduced in the 62nd minute and made an immediate impact. Wells won a penalty after being brought down by Kyle Knoyle within 15 minutes of coming on, stepping up to slot home calmly from the spot.
The striker added his second in stoppage time, lashing a venomous first-time strike from 16 yards to cut the deficit to three, though it proved mere consolation on a difficult afternoon for Luton.
In Italy, Leilanni Nesbeth and Como Women suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Juventus in their second Serie A Women’s Cup fixture.
Playing at the Stadio Alessandro La Marmora-Pozzo in Biella, the Lariane were undone by an early 13th-minute strike from Inès Khélifi, which proved enough to secure all three points for the hosts.
Seattle Reign 1–0 Houston Dash: Striker Mia Fishel was named in head coach Laura Harvey's starting XI as Seattle Reign claimed a 1-0 victory over Houston Dash at Lumen Field in Washington.
FC Tulsa 1–0 Rhode Island FC: Khano Smith’s Rhode Island FC suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat in their maiden trip to FC Tulsa at ONEOK Field. Despite out-shooting and out-possessing the defending Western Conference champions, Rhode Island were repeatedly denied by a four-save display from Tulsa goalkeeper Dane Jacomen.
Valur Women 2–2 FH Hafnarfjörður: Forward Nia Christopher helped Icelandic outfit FH earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw on the road against Valur Women.
Wroxham 0–1 AFC Sudbury Women: Eva Frazzoni and AFC Sudbury picked up a disciplined away victory, edging past Wroxham.
Newport Pagnell Town 3–1 MK Dons Development: Jasmine Spence struck the decisive second goal at Willen Road as Newport Pagnell Town wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a 3-1 win over MK Dons Development.
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Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Trott stars in Cardiff thriller as Lambe shines in Wanderers Rout
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Nathan Trott and Cardiff City played out an entertaining 2-2 Championship draw against Sheffield United in front of 21,036 fans at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Bermudian goalkeeper helped the Bluebirds claim a hard-earned point against the Blades in an action-packed encounter in the Welsh capital.
Down in the non-league pyramid, Bermudian talent experienced a mixed weekend of high-scoring victories, league stalemates, and cup heartbreak.
Ipswich Wanderers 6–1 Mildenhall Town: Reggie Lambe was on the scoresheet for Ipswich Wanderers, finding the back of the net in the 41st minute as his side cruised to an emphatic 6-1 victory over Mildenhall Town.
Worcester Raiders 3–1 Larkhall Athletic: Coach Daizhari Tucker's Southern League Division One South side enjoyed a productive afternoon, securing a convincing 3-1 home win against Larkhall Athletic.
Leiston 3–1 Redditch United: Willie Clemons and Leiston FC collected all three points in the Southern League Premier Central Division with a solid 3-1 triumph over Redditch United.
Hereford 1–1 Chester: Keziah Martin featured for Hereford in the National League North as they shared the spoils in a tightly contested 1-1 draw against Chester FC.
Halesowen Town 0–2 Real Bedford: Milan Butterfield and Halesowen Town suffered their first home defeat of the season at The Grove, falling 2-0 to league leaders Real Bedford.
Dorking Wanderers 4–1 Walton & Hersham: Ne-Jai Tucker endured a frustrating afternoon as Walton & Hersham were comfortably beaten 4-1 away at Dorking.
It was a tough Saturday in the FA Trophy for Bermuda's cup hopefuls.
Harry Twite was an unused substitute as Basford United bowed out on penalties following a stalemate with Bedworth United.
Meanwhile, Milai Perrott and Corby Town were unable to bounce back from last week's FA Cup elimination, falling to a 2-0 home defeat against Stafford Rangers in their FA Trophy first round qualifying tie at Steel Park.
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Friday, August 28, 2026
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Nesbeth & Como Preparing for Juventus
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Leilani Nesbeth and her Como Women teammates are preparing to face Juventus in the second round of the Serie A Women’s Cup, at the “Alessandro La Marmora - Pozzo” Stadium in Biella.
Ahead of the match, which is part of Group C of the competition, head coach Paolo Tramezzani reflected on the team’s progress, looking back at the draw against Milan in their opening game and previewing the upcoming challenge against the Bianconere.
“The result and the performance against Milan were both positive and gave us confidence in the fact that we are a team capable of competing on equal terms with a strong side like Milan. Going behind could have made things more difficult for us, but we reacted well. It was a very good game, intense and open, with both teams playing on equal terms. At this stage of our journey, being able to compete on equal terms with a team like Milan is an important and positive sign.
As I have already said, these three Serie A Women’s Cup matches are an opportunity for us to get to know our opponents better and understand where we currently stand. Another aspect I really like is this team’s great desire to work and constantly improve: this is a group that is never satisfied. The match against Milan satisfied everyone – myself, the staff and the players.
In the game against Milan, some things worked very well, while others did not, and these are precisely the indications we always look at, beyond the aspects we need to bring onto the pitch: commitment, dedication, desire, personality and confidence in our play. Our objective is to perform at our best and play the kind of football we believe in. Of course, a lot also depends on the characteristics of our opponents.
However, we made a promise to ourselves: we will not allow one bad game or a negative result to make us turn back. We know the path we have chosen, and it is very clear to us. We have to run, work hard, make sacrifices and, at times, keep our heads down and push through difficult moments, because those moments will happen. If we are able to accept and face all these challenges, I believe this team is destined to have a season in which we can make things difficult for everyone".
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Wells features as Luton bow out of Carabao Cup to Chelsea
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Nahki Wells and his Luton Town teammates produced a spirited defensive display at Stamford Bridge, but two second-half goals saw Jack Wilshere’s side eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Chelsea.
The Hatters showed great tactical discipline in the first half to frustrate the hosts, soaking up sustained pressure to keep the tie goalless at the interval.
Second-half breakthrough ends Hatters' resistance
Luton's stubborn rearguard was finally breached five minutes after the restart when Danny Welbeck rose highest to head home the opener for Xabi Alonso’s side.
Despite the breakthrough, the Town continued to battle gamely against their top-flight opponents and restricted further clear-cut opportunities for much of the second period.
Late own goal seals progress for Blues
Looking to inject fresh attacking impetus, Wilshere introduced Wells from the substitutes' bench with 12 minutes remaining as Luton searched for an equaliser.
However, Chelsea made sure of their place in the next round just two minutes later. With ten minutes left on the clock, Hakeem Odoffin inadvertently turned the ball into his own net to double the hosts' advantage and seal a 2-0 victory for the Blues.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Hornets & Rams Clash in Charity as BFA Unveils New Season
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) 2026-27 domestic campaign will officially get underway on Sunday, 6 September, with treble winners Dandy Town Hornets facing FA Cup holders North Village Rams in the curtain-raising Charity Cup.
The season-opening fixture sees last term’s Charity Cup, Premier Division, and Friendship Trophy winners take on the Rams with charitable pride on the line.
Dandy Town have selected Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda (CURB) as their designated charity, while North Village will play on behalf of the FrayStar Cricket Institute. All proceeds generated from the encounter will be awarded directly to the winning club's chosen organisation.
Clyde Best commemorative coin for captains' toss
In an initiative launched for the upcoming campaign, Butterfield Bank has produced and donated limited-edition commemorative brass coins honouring Bermudian football trailblazer Clyde Best.
The special coins will be used by match officials for the pre-game coin toss with team captains across every domestic match throughout the 2026-27 season.
Stadium light delays force Bermuda overseas in Nations League
Alongside domestic preparations, the BFA confirmed itinerary adjustments for the senior men's national team ahead of their Concacaf Nations League campaign.
Bermuda will compete across the combined September and October international window, travelling first to St. Lucia to face Guadeloupe and the host nation.
However, the Gombey Warriors have been forced to forfeit home advantage for their October fixtures against Barbados. The scheduled replacement of the stadium lights at the Dame Flora Duffy South Field at the National Sports Centre will not be completed in time, meaning Bermuda will instead travel to Barbados to play back-to-back fixtures against the hosts.
The group stage will conclude in Guadeloupe during the November window.
Dudley Eve Cup double-header on holiday Monday
Following Sunday's Charity Cup opener, domestic action continues swiftly on Monday, 7 September, with an opening-day Dudley Eve Cup double-header at Bernard Park.
PHC Zebras face Young Men’s Social Club in the 4:00 pm kickoff, before Devonshire Colts meet parish rivals Devonshire Cougars at 6:00 pm.
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