Donawa Four in Somerset Romp as Cougars Snatch Thriller
Liam Evans
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PREMIER DIVISION
X-Road’s 1 Devonshire Colts 1
At Lord's, Devonshire Colts fought back to secure a share of the spoils against X-Roads.
Donavan Thompson handed X-Roads a deserved breakthrough in the 31st minute, a lead they successfully defended until late in the second period.
However, Colts were awarded a penalty with 14 minutes remaining, and Jahzardae Samuels held his nerve from the spot to ensure both sides walked away with a point.
St. George’s Colts 0 PHC Zebras 4
The PHC Zebras visited the Wellington Oval and defeated the St. George’s Colts 4 - 0.
Joshua Joseph silenced the home crowd inside four minutes, Tristen Davis doubled their lead giving PHC an early advantage they carried through to the interval.
Nasje Brockington doubled the lead ten minutes into the second half, before Stefan Simmons applied the finishing touch in the 84th minute to wrap up a professional afternoon's work.
Young Men Social Club 1 Somerset Trojans 6
Bermuda international Justin Donawa was in unplayable form, hitting four goals as Somerset Trojans dismantled Young Men's Social Club in an emphatic 6-1 rout.
Michari Tear-Deleon opened the scoring for the visitors in the 26th minute, but Social Club hit back six minutes later when national team playmaker Zeiko Lewis found the net to level at 1-1.
Parity proved short-lived. Donawa took charge of the contest with a devastating quickfire double, striking in the 34th and 37th minutes to give Somerset a 3-1 cushion at the interval.
The Trojans showed no signs of letting up after the restart, Jadon Ratteray-Smith adding a fourth within sixty seconds of the resumption. Donawa then completed his sensational afternoon with two further goals inside two minutes (54' and 56') to put the result well beyond doubt.
Devonshire Cougars 3 Paget Lions 2
Liam Evans proved the hero for Devonshire Cougars, converting in the 94th minute to break Paget Lions' hearts in a chaotic, five-goal encounter at the Devonshire Recreation Club.
Paget drew first blood after 14 minutes through Shakir Smith, but the hosts responded ten minutes before the break as Drewonde Bascome restored parity.
Cougars nudged ahead on the hour mark when an unfortunate own goal found the back of the net, only for Smith to double his tally in the 75th minute and haul Paget level at 2 - 2.
Just as the points looked set to be shared, Evans produced a blistering free kick deep into stoppage time to spark jubilant scenes for the home side.
FIRST DIVISION
St. David's 0 Southampton Rangers 1
In a fixture switched to Lord’s, Southampton Rangers collected their first victory of the league campaign courtesy of a gritty 1-0 win over St David’s.
The decisive moment arrived two minutes before half-time, when Jamar Franklin found the breakthrough to put Rangers ahead. Despite second-half pressure from the hosts, Rangers defended resolutely to protect their clean sheet and secure three vital points.
Vasco 2 Somerset Eagles 4
Somerset Eagles produced a breathtaking second-half fightback to overturn a two-goal deficit against Vasco at the Police Field.
Vasco appeared firmly in control in the opening half-hour following goals from Logan Viera (14') and Ludgero Filipe Medeiros Ponte (28').
However, the tide turned dramatically six minutes after the restart when an own goal gave Eagles a lifeline. Tahj Wade then levelled from the penalty spot in the 62nd minute, before Dylan Arruda completed the turnaround on 73 minutes. Makal Robinson sealed the comeback with a 90th-minute strike to cap a memorable afternoon for the West Enders.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Bermudians Abroad Frazzoni and Burch-Waldron Cup Success
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Eva Frazzoni and K’Shaela Burch-Waldron both tasted victory on a busy weekend of domestic and international cup action in England, while Khano Smith's Rhode Island FC endured late drama on the final day of the USL Championship regular season.
From cup progress in the UK to high-stakes playoff positioning in the United States and Serie A action in Italy, Bermuda's overseas contingent featured prominently across the football pyramid.
In the Eastern Region Women's Football League Cup, Bermuda international Eva Frazzoni played her part in an authoritative performance as AFC Sudbury Women dispatched Hertford Town FC Women 3-0 at the Elite Travel Stadium. Sudbury controlled proceedings from the outset to secure smooth passage into the next round.
Across London, there was further joy for Bermudian talent as K’Shaela Burch-Waldron made an impactful return to Sutton United Women's starting XI. In an entertaining, end-to-end clash at the David Weir Sports Centre, Sutton held off a spirited Wanderers side to claim a hard-fought 3-2 victory.
In Italy's Serie A Women Athora, midfielder Leilanni Nesbeth was an unused substitute as Como Women earned a resilient point on the road against Lazio. In a tightly contested round-four encounter at the Stadio Mirko Fersini in Formello, neither side was able to make the breakthrough, leaving the points shared in a 0-0 draw.
Across the Atlantic in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), Mia Fishel and Seattle Reign FC also played out a scoreless stalemate against Utah Royals FC at America First Field.
The 0-0 draw sets up a grandstand finish to the regular season, with Seattle's playoff fate resting on a crucial showdown next Sunday, 1 November, against Orlando Pride at Lumen Field, where a victory will secure their postseason berth.
There was bitter disappointment for head coach Khano Smith, whose Rhode Island FC saw victory slip away in the closing moments of their 2026 USL Championship regular season finale.
Travelling to face rivals Hartford Athletic at Trinity Health Stadium, RIFC took an early lead and appeared well on course for all three points. However, the hosts produced a dramatic late turnaround, striking twice in the closing stages to snatch a 2-1 win. Despite a frantic late siege on the Hartford goal, Rhode Island fell just short of salvaging an equaliser.
Meanwhile in the English non-league tiers, Bermuda youth international Malachi Henry has completed a move to AFC Borrowash Victoria.
The former Binfield FC defender has linked up with the Derby-based outfit to bolster their promotion push and wasted no time making an impression. Henry was handed his full debut away to Worksop Town's reserves in cup action on Tuesday night, putting in a composed and assured display at the back as he swiftly settled into his new surroundings.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Town edge Village & Wolves and Blazers Draw at Bernard Park
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PREMIER DIVISION
North Village Rams 0 Dandy Town Hornets 1
Defending Premier Division champions Dandy Town Hornets maintained their unbeaten start to the league campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over fierce rivals North Village Rams at Bernard Park.
In a tense, physical encounter between two Bermudian footballing heavyweights, it was Tomiko Goater who delivered the decisive moment in the first half.
The breakthrough came when the North Village goalkeeper spilled a stinging shot inside the penalty area, allowing the alert Goater to pounce on the loose ball and slide a clinical finish into an unguarded net.
Holding a slender 1-0 cushion at the interval, the Hornets were forced to withstand sustained spells of pressure after the restart. Both sides carved out openings during a lively second 45 minutes, but clinical finishing remained at a premium as Dandy Town's backline held firm to claim all three points and preserve their unblemished record.
FIRST DIVISION
Wolves 1 Boulevard Blazers 1
Earlier at Bernard Park, First Division rivals Wolves and Boulevard Blazers could not be separated as an entertaining clash ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
Wolves flew out of the blocks, breaching the Boulevard defence inside four minutes. In-form forward Khiari Sharieff-Hayward continued his prolific start to the season, demonstrating sharp instincts to tuck away his effort and hand Wolves an early advantage.
Boulevard’s response was swift and emphatic. Just nine minutes later, Ernest Trott found space inside the area to level the contest with a crisp 13th-minute strike.
Despite a frantic tempo and chances falling to both sides either side of the break, neither goalkeeper was breached during a combative second half, leaving both outfits to settle for a point apiece.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Busy Weekend for Bermudians in UK
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Bermuda captain Nahki Wells was on the scoresheet and Nathan Trott recorded another clean sheet to headline a productive weekend of action for the island's overseas footballing contingent across the English pyramid.
Wells led the way for Luton Town, setting his side on course for a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Leicester City. The veteran striker broke the deadlock in the 39th minute with a clinical finish to put the Hatters in front, laying the platform for a vital three points in the Skybet League One.
In the Championship, goalkeeper Nathan Trott produced an authoritative performance between the posts for Cardiff City. The Bermudian shot-stopper stood firm at Cardiff City Stadium, recording a well-earned shutout as the Bluebirds edged Birmingham City 1-0.
Further down the pyramid, midfielder Milan Butterfield delivered a standout individual moment to help Halesowen Town march into the next round of the FA Trophy. Facing Evesham United at The Spiers & Hartwell Stadium, Halesowen took complete control in a 4-0 rout, with Butterfield doubling his side's advantage in the 44th minute with a superb strike from distance that found the bottom right corner.
In the Isthmian League, Coleridge Fubler and Brighton Morrison endured a bruising afternoon on the road with Binfield FC, suffering a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Hayes & Yeading at the SkyEx Community Stadium.
Elsewhere, Reggie Lambe and Ipswich Wanderers were forced to settle for a share of the spoils following a stubborn 0-0 stalemate away to Thetford Town.
Meanwhile, Keziah Martin watched on as an unused substitute for Hereford FC as his side secured a 2-1 away triumph against Macclesfield FC at the Leasing.com Stadium, and forward Jutorre Burgess remained on the bench for Harborough Town in their 1-1 home draw against Worksop Town at the Beehive.
A SIX minute hat-trick for Jakeem Jennings this evening as Borrowash struck down Blidworth by five to none
Jennings started the match and regularly pulled off his trademark pass, dropping back and firing across the field to the runner.
It wasn’t until the 54th minute that the opposition keeper, away from his goal, fired the ball into Jennings’s feet. The Borrowash 10 made no mistake and shot from distance into the empty net.
Just minutes later Jennings found the ball at his feet again with thanks to a Blidworth defender, and struck from the edge of the box to put his side four goals up.
For the hat trick, the ball is played across the box with pace where Jennings picks it up and outrageously chips the keeper for Borrowash’s final goal of the day
Friday, October 23, 2026
Breidablik Overpower Hafnarfjörður in Championship Thriller
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Bermuda forward Nia Christopher and her FH Hafnarfjörður side suffered a bruising 6-2 defeat away to Breidablik in the Besta deild kvenna Championship round.
Breidablik produced a clinical attacking performance on home turf, capitalising on defensive lapses to take control of an open and high-scoring affair.
Despite Hafnarfjörður battling to find a foothold going forward and pulling two goals back, the hosts proved too potent in the final third, finding the net six times to seal an emphatic victory.
For Christopher—who has been in fine goalscoring form throughout FH's domestic campaign—the result proved a frustrating outing on the road as Hafnarfjörður look to regroup heading into their next championship round fixture.
