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.
Friday, October 03, 2025
Hood Win Big & Cougars and Rams Share the Points
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FIRST DIVISION
Vasco 2 Robin Hood 6
Robin Hood has delivered a commanding statement in the Bermuda Football Association's First Division season opener, defeating Vasco 6-2 at the Devonshire Recreation Club to immediately stamp their authority as favourites for promotion.
The sensational victory was powered by the phenomenal individual performance of Keishen Bean, who secured a first-half hat-trick.
Robin Hood, aiming for a return to the Premier Division, flew out of the blocks. Veteran striker Bean wasted no time, scoring three goals in the opening 28 minutes to give his side a seemingly insurmountable 3-0 lead.
Vasco managed to pull a goal back before the halftime whistle through Lucas Da Silva Marcel, leaving the score 3-1 at the break.
The break did little to slow Robin Hood's momentum. Bean scored a further two goals in the second half, bringing his personal tally to five on the night. Samuel Corollo added another strike for Robin Hood, extending their lead to a dominant 6-1.
Vasco found a late consolation goal through Kevin Arrudo, making the final score 6-2.
The emphatic win, led by Keishen Bean’s five-goal haul, is the perfect start for Robin Hood as they look to lead the race for promotion this season.
PREMIER DIVISION
Devonshire Cougars 1 North Village Rams 1
The Premier Division match between Devonshire Cougars and the North Village Rams ended in dramatic fashion, with the Cougars snatching a 1-1 draw in the final seconds to deny the Rams a vital three points at the Devonshire Recreation Club.
After a cagey, scoreless first half, the deadlock was finally broken in the 70th minute. Rams veteran striker Jonte Smith unleashed a fierce right-footed blast from the edge of the box. The shot caught the Devonshire Cougars goalkeeper off his line and flew into the back of the net to give North Village the 1-0 advantage.
The Rams looked set to hold on for the win until the clock ticked into stoppage time.
In the final kick of the game, a corner swung into the Rams’ box was not cleared effectively and fell directly to the feet of Domico Coddington. Coddington drove his shot toward goal, and it deflected in off a defender for an unfortunate own goal, pulling the Devonshire Cougars level at 1-1.
The late drama sees the two Premier Division rivals share the points in a result that will feel like a victory for the Cougars and a missed opportunity for the North Village Rams.
Friday, October 03, 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.
Thursday, October 02, 2025
Medals & a 'Clean Bill of Health' Highlight Successful BFA Year
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) concluded its Annual Congress Meeting at the Bermuda College, celebrating a highly successful year both on the pitch and in the balance sheet, while welcoming new faces to its Executive Council.
The Congress, which represents the ultimate authority in Bermudian football, received overwhelmingly positive year-end reports from its Standing Committees. The primary highlight was the exceptional gold medal haul at the Island Games in Orkney:
The Senior Women’s National Team continued their regional dominance by capturing their third gold medal, and their second in succession. The Men’s Under 23 Team also earned the gold medal, achieving the top spot after competing successfully against a series of strong men’s teams.
On the financial front, the BFA was granted an administrative "clean bill of health." The Association reported receiving an unqualified audit opinion by Deloitte, confirming its robust financial practices. This was further validated by successfully passing FIFA’s Audit of the funding provided by the world governing body, demonstrating strong accountability to international partners.
BFA President Mark Wade delivered an impassioned plea to the attending clubs, urging them to reinvigorate their Presidents Forum. Wade stressed the need for renewed commitment to the forum to ensure the development of the game receives the crucial year-round attention it deserves.
The meeting concluded with the election of two new officers to the BFA Executive Council:
Referee Tashun Simons and St. George’s Cricket Club President Mishael Paynter was elected from a pool of four candidates.
The Congress was attended by several notable figures, including Director of Sport and Recreation, Kimberly Charryse Bean, as well as Honorary Vice Presidents Neville Tyrell MP and Larry Mussenden, Chief Justice of Bermuda, underscoring the importance of football to the island’s community and governance.
