UPDATE: The competition is heating up in the Premier Division as Crowland and Netherton vie for the title following a dramatic weekend of soccer. Crowland surged to the top of the table with a crucial 2-1 victory over previous leaders Moulton Harrox on October 21, 2023, while Netherton dominated Warboys Town with a stunning 5-2 win in another exciting match.
Crowland currently leads the division on goal difference, but Netherton holds a game in hand and remains undefeated in all 10 matches this season. The stakes are high as both teams prepare for their next matches: Netherton travels to face Harrox next Saturday, while Crowland heads to Whittlesey Athletic Reserves.
In other league action, Eye Rangers secured a solid 3-0 win over Whittlesey, placing them fourth in the standings. Meanwhile, FC Peterborough climbed to sixth with a 3-1 victory against Oakham United, featuring goals from Edmunds Grunsteins, Patryk Huczko, and Josemar Bento.
The battle for the Division One title is also intensifying, with Stamford AFC Reserves currently leading by three points over Long Sutton Athletic and Yaxley Reserves, who are four points behind. All three teams recorded victories on Saturday, with Stamford’s Adam Steels scoring a hat-trick in their 5-0 win at Netherton Reserves.
Meanwhile, in Division Two, Stanground Cardea Sports continued their impressive form, achieving their 11th straight win and establishing a commanding 12-point lead after a resounding 6-1 victory over Oakham Reserves. Key players Ryley Nicholson-Barfoot, Charlie Webb, and Trey West each scored twice.
In Division Three, Long Sutton A made headlines with a record-breaking 13-0 annihilation of Whaplode Drove Reserves, thanks to standout performances from Adam Crane and Jack Greenacre, who both netted four goals. Similarly, Stanton FC claimed a dominant 10-1 victory over Wittering Reserves, featuring hat-tricks from Leon Ofosu and Sean Blackman.
In the Sunday League, reigning Division One champions Stanground Cardea Sports faced their first defeat of the season, losing 1-0 to Crowland, with Harry Tidswell scoring the decisive goal. Meanwhile, Glinton & Northborough continued their winning streak with a 5-2 win over Peterborough International Sports, highlighted by a hat-trick from Nathan Bedford.
In youth league action, Stamford AFC triumphed over Hampton Rangers with a 6-2 victory, featuring two goals each from Elliot Feetham and Logan McKay.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on the upcoming matches, where Crowland and Netherton’s title race will undoubtedly captivate soccer fans. Stay tuned for further updates on this thrilling competition!
