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Friday, January 30, 2026
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Weather Wipes out School All-Star Saturday
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The Bermuda School Sports Federation (BSSF) has been forced to postpone the highly anticipated Primary and Middle School Football All-Star matches scheduled for Saturday, January 31st.
The fixtures, which were set to take place at the National Sports Centre North Field, have been called off due to a forecast of challenging weather conditions.
Current forecasts for Saturday in Bermuda predict heavy rain during the day, with temperatures reaching a high of 22°C and winds gusting from the southeast at 29 mph. The risk of inclement weather, which includes an 85% chance of rain by Saturday night, has led officials to prioritize the safety of the young student-athletes.
Historically, the BSSF has taken a cautious approach to "Mother Nature," often rescheduling these popular showcase matches to avoid conflicting with BFA youth leagues or risking player injury on saturated surfaces. Last year’s edition similarly saw delays due to rainfall, highlighting the difficulties of the mid-winter sporting calendar.
While a new date for the primary and middle school showpieces has yet to be finalized, the BSSF is expected to announce the revised schedule early next week. In the meantime, the Senior School Cross Country remains on the calendar for Tuesday, February 3rd, followed by the middle and primary school events later that week.
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Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Bermuda Under 17 Women Qualifying Numbers
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 Bermuda’s Under-17 Women’s National team concluded their Group B qualifying campaign with a series of commanding performances that solidified their reputation as one of the region's rising powers. Despite finishing as runners-up to Panama on goal difference, Bermuda displayed a level of technical proficiency and offensive firepower that suggests a bright future for this young squad.
While they wait to see if they are one of the best second place finishers www.islandstats.com takes a look at the team and individual stats.
The statistics from their three-match run tell a story of dominance and efficiency. Bermuda recorded an impressive 36% goal conversion rate, finding the net 16 times from just 50 total shots. This clinical nature was underpinned by a sophisticated possession-based game, with the team completing 817 passes over the course of the tournament.
At the heart of this creative engine was Zelaye Showers, who acted as the primary distributor with a team-high 145 successful passes. Her ability to dictate the tempo from midfield allowed Bermuda's attacking duo to thrive. Milan Gibbons-Thomas emerged as one of the tournament's standout finishers, leading the Bermuda scoring charts with six goals, including a spectacular four-goal haul in the opening match against Suriname. She was expertly supported by Daley Outerbridge, who contributed four goals of her own, highlighted by a clinical hat-trick against Bonaire.
While the attack flourished, the defensive unit proved equally resilient under pressure. Goalkeeper Kyra Simmons was a pillar of strength between the posts, recording 15 crucial saves to keep Bermuda competitive in the high-stakes final showdown against Panama. The team's physical commitment was evident in the 28 fouls conceded, though this aggression occasionally boiled over, with Daley Outerbridge and Riley Khan each picking up two yellow cards during the campaign.
Bermuda now waits to see if their unbeaten record and significant goal difference will be enough to secure one of the two coveted best runner-up spots for the final round. Regardless of the final outcome, this campaign has set a new benchmark for youth development on the island.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Brunson & QPR Fall to Brighton in FA Youth Cup 4th Round
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Kalen Brunson and his Queens Park Rangers Under-18 teammates were eliminated from the FA Youth Cup following a 2-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at the TSG Training Centre.
Despite a spirited second-half response from the young Rangers side, two early goals from the visitors proved decisive in a match played under testing conditions of torrential rain and driving wind.
Brighton & Hove Albion wasted little time asserting their dominance, breaking the deadlock after just two minutes when Henry Kasvosve jinxed past two defenders before firing a low effort into the bottom corner. The lead was doubled in the 18th minute as Tyler Silsby cut inside from the left flank and curled an audacious shot into the far corner via the post.
Bermudian winger Brunson, who has enjoyed a rapid ascent through the R's academy ranks this season, was introduced as a 60th-minute substitute for Phil Sanyaolu as manager Tom Charles looked to inject more attacking impetus. Brunson’s arrival coincided with Rangers' most competitive spell, which saw Cory Adjetey-Brew have a 25-yard free-kick tipped onto the bar and Leon Scarlett strike the woodwork on the rebound.
Despite the relentless late pressure from the hosts, including a goal-bound header from Fraser Neill that was superbly saved, Brighton’s backline held firm. The victory sees the Category 1 visitors progress to the fifth round to face either West Bromwich Albion or Sunderland, while QPR must now refocus on league action with a trip to Watford this Saturday.
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Friday, January 23, 2026
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Addicks strike late to deny Brunson & QPR Development Squad
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Kalen Brunson and his Queens Park Rangers Development Squad teammates were forced to settle for a point after Charlton Athletic staged a second-half comeback at the TSG Training Centre.
Rangers appeared to be in total control during a dominant opening period, racing into a two-goal lead within the first 16 minutes. The breakthrough came after just five minutes when Leon Scarlett’s strike took a wicked deflection to wrong-foot the Charlton goalkeeper. The lead was doubled ten minutes later as the young R's clinical start left the Addicks reeling.
However, Charlton found a vital lifeline just before the interval. Reuben Amissah capitalised on a defensive lapse to pull a goal back in the 41st minute, ensuring the visitors went into the break with renewed momentum.
The second half proved to be a more cagey affair as QPR looked to manage their narrow advantage. Brunson, who recently featured for the Bermuda Under-17 national team, was part of a midfield unit that worked tirelessly to contain Charlton's growing threat.
The pressure eventually told in the 83rd minute. Substitute Ellis McMillan, who had only been on the pitch for eight minutes, found space in the area to fire home the equaliser and share the spoils.
The result leaves QPR's Under-21 side searching for more defensive stability as they continue their Professional Development League campaign. The young R's are back in action next Tuesday for a high-profile West London derby against Brentford.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Luton edge Grant & Gillingham in Youth Semi-Final Heartbreak
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Nayan Grant and his Gillingham Under-18 teammates saw their cup dreams dashed as they fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat against Luton Town in the Youth Alliance Cup semi-final.
In a high-stakes encounter at the Sheppey Grounds, the young Gills were hoping to secure a place in the final of the prestigious academy competition. However, despite a spirited performance, it was the Hatters who managed to find the decisive edge to advance.
Gillingham, spurred on by the presence of Bermudian international Nayan Grant at right-back, started the match with plenty of intent. Grant, who has been a consistent performer for the academy side this season, was instrumental in several early attacking moves, using his pace to stretch the Luton defence.
The contest was a cagey affair for much of the first half, with both sides cautious of making a mistake on such a significant stage. Luton broke the deadlock mid-way through the first period, capitalising on a moment of hesitation in the Gillingham box.
The Gills responded well after the interval, mounting a series of sustained attacks that eventually forced an equaliser. However, with the game seemingly destined for extra time, Luton struck a late second goal to reclaim the lead.
Despite a frantic final ten minutes, which saw Grant deliver several dangerous crosses into the area, the Luton backline held firm. The final whistle brought disappointment for the home side, whose impressive cup run comes to an end just one step away from the grand finale.
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