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Saturday, November 22, 2025
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Mixed Fortunes for Bermudian Contingent in UK Football
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A busy day across the UK's football leagues saw a mixture of spectacular goals, tough defeats, and dramatic late action for Bermuda's international players, with Nathan Trott's side securing a win despite a rare lapse in his clean sheet record.
Goalkeeper Nathan Trott, who came into the match ranked second in the league for clean sheets, was unfortunately unable to add to his tally, conceding a goal as his Cardiff City side secured a wet and windy 3-1 victory over Northampton Town at Sixfields. Despite the single goal conceded, the crucial three points will satisfy the Bluebirds.
It was a far more disappointing afternoon for striker Nahki Wells. His involvement was cut short by an injury as his Luton Town teammates suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat away to Barnsley, a result they will be keen to put behind them quickly.
In non-league action, midfielder Milan Butterfield enjoyed a winning afternoon, helping his Halesowen Town defeat Stourbridge 3-1 at The War Memorial Ground, adding important momentum to their campaign.
There was disappointment for Willie Clemons as his Leiston FC side went down 2-1 to Stratford Town FC in the Southern League Premier Central division. Similarly, in the NPL Midlands Division One, Harry Twite's Loughborough University endured a high-scoring loss, falling 4-3 to Racing Club Warwick FC.
In the Isthmian Football League, Coleridge Fubler and Remi Coddington saw their Binfield FC teammates go down 2-1 to Bognor Regis Town at Hill Farm Lane. Meanwhile, Keziah Martin enjoyed a narrow win, with his Buxton United FC teammates edging AFC Fylde 2-1 at Mill Farm.
The drama was highest in the match featuring Ayleal Dill and his Southwell City FC teammates, who managed a 2-2 draw against Shirebrook. Despite Shirebrook taking a 2-0 lead, a spirited second-half fightback saw Southwell City pull a goal back. Dill then played a crucial role in levelling the score, demonstrating sharp skill by holding the ball, turning the defender, and delivering an assist to make it 2-2. Southwell City could have snatched the win late on, but Dill's headed goal was disallowed after a teammate was sent off with a second yellow card for fouling the goalkeeper.
Winger Justin Donawa and his Brackley Town side were narrowly defeated, going down 3-2 to York City FC. There was also a loss for Reggie Lambe's Needham Market FC, who were beaten 3-0 by Spalding United, with Lambe remaining an unused substitute.
Finally, Ajani Burchall was an unused substitute for Wimborne Town in their 1-1 draw with Hanwell Town in the Southern League Premier South Division, while Kane Crichlow also watched from the bench as his Sutton United side secured a 3-2 win over Truro City FC.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025
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Somerset Trojans Maintain Grip on First Division Lead
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Somerset Trojans 4 St. David’s 0
Somerset Trojans extended their lead at the summit of the First Division standings after a second-half goal frenzy secured a decisive 4-0 victory over St. David’s at the Somerset Cricket Club.
The match remained a tense, scoreless affair through the opening 45 minutes, with St. David’s successfully frustrating the league leaders.
However, the deadlock was finally broken in the second half. The Somerset Trojans took the lead in the 64th minute through Keyni Mills. Once the first goal went in, the floodgates opened quickly.
Kameron McNeil quickly doubled the Somerset Trojans' advantage. Then, in the 78th minute, Kymani McNeil extended the lead to 3-0, effectively sealing the three points for the hosts.
Mills rounded off the commanding performance just two minutes later, netting his second goal of the game in the 80th minute to make the final score an emphatic 4-0. The win confirms Somerset Trojans' strong position as they look to pull further ahead in the division race.
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Friday, November 21, 2025
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PHC Zebras Explode for Six as Robin Hood Edge Rangers
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PREMIER DIVISION
PHC Zebras 6 Young Men Social Club 0
PHC Zebras put on a six-goal masterclass at their home ground, scoring three times in each half to secure a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Young Men Social Club.
The Zebras were quick off the mark, with Jaylon Bather breaking the deadlock in the 17th minute. The pressure continued as Jayden Ebbin doubled the lead in the 32nd minute, before Haile Eve extended the advantage to 3-0 just before the break in the 41st minute.
The second half brought no respite for Young Men Social Club. Aaron Nelson added the fourth goal in the 61st minute. Jenico Sealy then got in on the action with a 79th-minute strike to make it 5-0. It was left to Haile Eve to cap off the dominant performance, netting his second goal of the game in the 83rd minute to seal the 6-0 rout.
FIRST DIVISION
Robin Hood 2 Southampton Rangers 1
Robin Hood managed to edge a tight contest against Southampton Rangers, securing a 2-1 win at the PHC Stadium to immediately recover from their first league defeat of the season last week.
The goals came fast and furious in a lively first half. Robin Hood took the lead in the 25th minute through their league-leading goalscorer, Keishen Bean. Moments later, in the 26th minute, the lead was doubled courtesy of an own goal.
Southampton Rangers pulled a crucial goal back in the 35th minute when Jahni Bean found the back of the net, leaving the score at 2-1 as the teams headed into the interval.
The second half was a tense affair, with Southampton Rangers pushing hard for an equalizer. However, the Robin Hood defence "stood tall", holding firm to ensure they claimed all three points and registered their bounce-back victory.
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Clubs Celebrate Players Head Off for World Cup Qualifiers
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Four prominent international clubs are celebrating the selection of their Bermudian stars to the Senior Women's squad as they prepare to launch their 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying campaign this month.
The Bermuda Football Association's announcement of the squad has been met with warm wishes from AFC Bournemouth, Fort Lauderdale United FC, Sutton United Ladies, and AFC Sudbury, all of whom will release key players for the two crucial away fixtures.
AFC Bournemouth is cheering on forward Kenni Thompson, who has been called up for the opening two Concacaf qualifiers. Thompson, who is part of a 22-strong player group, will face the Cayman Islands on November 27th and Guatemala on December 1st—the latter being her 25th birthday.
Thompson has already etched her name in Cherries' history, becoming the first women’s player to earn international honours while on the club’s books. Her selection follows previous appearances for Bermuda, including two games against Belize in July 2024 and her debut against the Dominican Republic before signing for Bournemouth in December 2023.
Across the leagues, AFC Sudbury Women congratulated their captain, Eva Frazzoni, on her call-up to represent Bermuda in the upcoming Concacaf Qualifiers. Frazzoni's leadership and experience will be vital for the Gombey Warriors in the challenging opening fixtures.
Stateside, Fort Lauderdale United FC announced that three of their players have earned international call-ups for the FIFA window, including forward Nia Christopher.
Christopher has been named to Bermuda’s squad for the qualifying matches against the Cayman Islands and Guatemala. The 24-year-old forward has added valuable attacking depth to the Fort Lauderdale squad, making an appearance in the 2025/26 season opener and featuring in 13 matches during the club’s inaugural campaign. She finished her rookie year with four shots on target, three key passes, and a 75.4% passing accuracy.
Sutton United Women F.C. has extended their best wishes to Bermudian midfielder K’Shaela Burch Waldron as she heads off to represent her country in the crucial 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying campaign.
The midfielder's selection comes as no surprise given her recent form with the Lions. Burch Waldron has been a key player for Sutton United in the London & South East Regional Football League Premier Division, showcasing both scoring ability and playmaking skill. She recently scored two crucial goals in the Adobe Women's FA Cup, including the match-winner in a 5-2 victory.
Just days ago, Burch Waldron was instrumental in a 3-0 league win for Sutton, delivering a perfect through ball to set up the opening goal.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Bermudian Stars Shine in UK Action
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 Milan Butterfield Celebrates with teammates IslandStats.com
The clash between Halesowen Town and Alvechurch in the Southern League Premier Central division was goalless until the 75th minute, when the drama erupted. Jason Cowley initially appeared to have given Halesowen the lead, but the referee, following much "debacle," ruled the goal out for a handball.
The goal eventually arrived eight minutes later, courtesy of Milan Butterfield. The Bermudian midfielder rose highest to head home his first goal since September, finally breaking the deadlock. The second goal was deservedly added in the fourth minute of added time when Cowley redeemed himself, rounding Redman Evans and slotting into an open net to extend his impressive goal record to 18 for the season.
The 2-0 win lifted Halesowen Town into the top half of the table.
In the Southern League Premier South Division, Ajani Burchall and his Wimborne Town teammates secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Gosport Borough at the Wyatt Homes Stadium. The win vaulted Wimborne Town up the standings to second place.
However, there was disappointment for Willie Clemons and Leiston FC in the Southern League Premier Central division. They went down 1-0 to Bishop’s Stortford at the Flannery Stadium. Despite the loss, Leiston remained in the top half of the competitive league table.
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