Bermudian coaches and players enjoyed a day of success in English and US football.
Shaun Goater, Assistant Coach for Aston Villa Women, celebrated a critical WSL victory over West Ham, winning 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
After a goalless first half, Villa seized control with two quick strikes. The opener was a goal of the highest quality, with attacker Kirsty Hanson receiving the ball 20 yards out and firing a hammer of a strike into the top corner. Aston Villa quickly added a second goal to wrap up the 2-0 win.
NWSL and USL Championship Updates
Leilanni Nesbeth’s Chicago Stars FC staged a spirited comeback, fighting back from 2-0 down to secure a 2-2 draw against Utah Royals FC at SeatGeek Stadium.
Mia Fishel and her Seattle Reign FC teammates battled to a scoreless draw with NJ/NY Gotham FC, a point that ended the week with the Reign in fifth place.
Manager Khano Smith guided Rhode Island FC to a convincing 3-1 win over Las Vegas Lights FC at Centreville Bank Stadium.
Nia Christopher’s Fort Lauderdale United FC drew their derby match with Tampa Bay Sun FC 0-0, extending their unbeaten streak to six matches in a rematch of last season’s final.
FA Cup & League Action: Goals and Progress
K’Shaela Burch-Waldron led the charge for her Sutton United Women teammates in the Adobe Women's FA Cup, scoring two crucial goals in a 5-2 victory over Penn & Tylers Green. Burch-Waldron’s first, a wonderful header, put Sutton ahead 2-1 in the 22nd minute, and her second, the eventual winner, made it 3-1 in the 38th.
Camryn Lines’s Bridgwater United Women FC advanced in the FA Women’s Cup with a dominant 8-1 win over Bursledon Ladies. Jahni Simmons’s Coventry Sphinx Ladies also advanced, securing a 5-1 victory over Femina Laurifer.
Aaliyah Nolan and her Bradford City Women’s team maintained their unbeaten run in all competitions, defeating 121 Academy Soccer 3-0. Nolan has netted six times in four games this season, including two in the second round qualifying game.
Goalkeeper coach Dashun Cooper’s QPR Women’s team bowed out of the Adobe Women's FA Cup on kicks from the penalty mark after drawing 1-1 with Dartford FC Women, losing 4-1 in the shootout.
Sunday, October 05, 2025
BFA First & Premier Division Round-Up
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FIRST DIVISION
Somerset Trojans 2 Wolves 0
The Somerset Trojans secured a solid 2-0 victory over a 10-man Wolves side at the Somerset Cricket Club.
After a scoreless first half the Somerset Trojans took the lead in the 49th minute with Jadan Ratteray Smith finding the back of the net, Tahj Wade would double their lead in the 64th minute converting from the penalty spot. Wolves looking to comeback was made that more difficult when they lost the services of Kwinjae Thompson who was sent off in the 82nd minute.
St. David’s 0 Somerset Eagles 1
At Lord’s in St. David’s one goal separated the teams with Somerset Eagles edging St. David’s 1 - 0.
The lone goal of the game came in the 24th minute with Rushaine Murphy finding the back of the net.
Hamilton Parish 0 Southampton Rangers 15
Southampton Rangers delivered a massive 15-0 defeat to Hamilton Parish at the Wellington Oval.
Sijay Samuels scored 5 times, Ellington Weldon added four goals, while substitute Khalil Symonds added two goals, Jahir Smith, Daischon Chin, Dominique Hill, Dakarrie Steede, and Donte Brangman all added a goal each for the Southampton Rangers in their big win.
PREMIER DIVISION
X-Road’s 3 PHC Zebras 0
At Lord’s in St. David’s, X-Road’s defeated the PHC Zebras 3 - 0.
In the biggest result of the day, X-Road’s delivered a decisive statement, defeating the PHC Zebras 3-0 at Lord’s in St. David’s.
Paul Simons gave X-Road’s the lead in the second minute. The victory was secured in the second half with goals from Donavan Thompson in the 67th minute and Samuel McKittrick in the 74th minute, earning X-Road's their second win of the season and dealing a major blow to the Zebras.
St. George’s Colts 3 Boulevard Blazers 0
The St. George’s Colts secured a comprehensive 3-0 win over the Boulevard Blazers at the Wellington Oval.
After a scoreless first half the St. George’s Colts took the lead in the 75th minute through a Jarazinho Basset, three minutes later Liam Evans doubled the St. George’s Colts lead, before Blaiz Hall made it 3 - 0 in the 86th minute.
Devonshire Colts 1 Dandy Town Hornets 3
At the Police Field, the Dandy Town Hornets jumped out to a 3 - 0 half time lead before defeating Devonshire Colts 3 - 1.
The Day Town Hornets got first half strikes from David Jones Jr., Riley Robinson, and Edry Moore.
Senoj Mitchell pulled a goal back for Devonshire Colts, but they could not get any closer.
Sunday, October 05, 2025
FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Draw
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The Bermuda Football Association hosted the FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Round Draw at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence Boardroom.
Five Corona League teams entered the draw with all five drawing against a First Division club. One all First Division match-up will see Southampton Rangers host Robin Hood at the Southampton Oval at 2pm on Sunday.
The Island Bulls, a Corona League team will get a chance to advance as they take on Hamilton Parish who were relegated last season in a Saturday night feature, while another Corona League team FC Rhino will tackle the other relegated side Wolves at the Southampton Oval on Sunday with a 12:30pm kick off.
FA Challenge Cup Preliminary Draw
Saturday
8:00pm - Island Bulls vs. Hamilton Parish
Sunday
12:30pm - FC Rhino vs. Wolves @ Southampton Oval 2:00pm - Southampton Rangers vs. Robin Hood @ Southampton Oval 2:00pm - Somerset Eagles vs. Inter Bermuda @ White Hill Field 2:00pm - Somerset Trojans vs. Terrace Onions @ Somerset Cricket Club 2:00pm - St. David’s vs. Young Gunz @ Lord's St. David's
Saturday, October 04, 2025
Bermuda English Footballers Round-Up
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Goalkeeper Nathan Trott and his Cardiff City teammates were involved in a breathless League One match against Leyton Orient FC, securing a crucial 4-3 win at the Cardiff City Stadium.
The win required Trott and the Bluebirds to battle fiercely throughout a game that saw seven goals fly into the net. Trott, widely praised for his early-season clean-sheet record, will be disappointed to concede three goals, but the result ensures Cardiff collects three vital points in the promotion race.
In other League One action, Nahki Wells came off the bench for Luton Town, but could not prevent the Hatters from falling to a 2-0 defeat against high-flying Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium.
In the Enterprise National League North, Deniche Hill and his Buxton FC teammates secured a tight 1-0 victory over Darlington at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium, grinding out a valuable three points.
The most agonizing result of the day belonged to Reggie Lambe and Needham Market FC. The team bowed out of the Isuzu FA Trophy on kicks from the penalty mark against Chatham after the match finished 0-0. Lambe converted his penalty with conviction, smashing it into the roof of the net to make the score 2-1 in the shootout. However, that was the last Needham Market kick to find the net, as they ultimately went down 3-2 on penalties.
Dale Eve was an unused substitute for Stratford Town FC in their 2 - 1 FA Trophy win over Sporting Club Inkberrow FC
Willie Clemons and Leiston FC secured cup progression, edging Lewes FC 2-1 in their Third Qualifying Round FA Trophy clash at the Dripping Pen.
Roger Lee’s Heanor Town secured a narrow 2-1 win over Hucknall Town Football Club in their United Counties League matchup.
Justin Donawa's Brackley Town FC suffered a close 1-0 defeat to FC Halifax Town in Enterprise National League action.
Coleridge Fubler, Reese Jones Jr., and Aunde Todd all started for Binfield FC in their Isthmian Football League match against Moneyfields at the John Jenkins Stadium, with Rahzir Smith-Jones and Qur'an Raynor on the bench.
Saturday, October 04, 2025
Honours Even as Social & Paget Draw at Police Field
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Young Men Social Club 1 Paget Lions 1
This Premier Division match saw Young Men Social Club and Paget Lions battle to a 1-1 draw at the Police Field, with a second-half penalty breaking the deadlock before Paget found a response shortly after.
The match was a tense affair, with a scoreless first half showing the cautious approach of both sides.
The tension finally broke in the 69th minute when Young Men Social Club were awarded a penalty for a handball inside the box. Star player Zeiko Lewis stepped up and calmly placed his spot kick to the right of the goalkeeper, giving Social Club the crucial 1-0 lead.
However, the lead lasted only ten minutes. The Paget Lions pushed forward, finding their equalizer in the 79th minute from a set-piece. A precise corner delivered by Aquino Grant was met by a near-post header from Michael Tyler Emery, levelling the score at 1-1.
Both teams then pressed hard for the winning goal in the final minutes, but ultimately, the spoils were shared, with the 1-1 draw marking a fair division of points.
