Bedfordshire County Football League

Sunday 06th December 2020

Season 2020-21 Take Two.

Premier Division supported by Sportsform.

In retaining their seasons 100% home record with a 2-1 victory over Biggleswade United U23 it is move back to the top of the Premier Division supported by Sportsform standings for AFC Oakley. Aaron Chaplin and Robbie Alder netting the goals against a United own goal in reply for the visitors who are still awaiting their first win of the season and remain on the bottom of the league table. Losing out on that top spot were Elstow Abbey who are now two points adrift in second spot after a 88th minute penalty from Cranfield United's Courtney Boughton took them to a 1-0 victory and a move into third spot and just goal difference behind the Abbey.

Now in fourth spot are Marston Shelton Rovers following their 2-1 away victory at Riseley Sports to extend their winning ways up to four games. Nick Skolsky and Jim Burraway finding the back of the net against a home penalty reply from Lewis Donald. The Rovers leaping above Flitwick Town on goal difference after they were beaten 2-1 at Stevington who very with goals from Antonio Mirti and Billy Roberts against a Town reply from Phil Matthews were claiming their first win of the season.

Also enjoying their first win of the season were Shefford Town & Campton Reserves with a 3-2 home win over Wilstead. Ryan Dodson on his return to the club netting twice and Ash Boness once against visiting replies via Ed Lamb and Brandon Carr. Another club enjoying life on home soil were Caldecote with a 2-0 local derby win over Biggleswade FC Reserves thanks to goals from Jordan Cleghorn and Daniel Imrie.

Elsewhere, Crawley Green Reserves were the 4-2 winners at AFC Kempston Town & Bedford College. Timmy Akerele leading the way with a hat-trick alongside a single goal from George Oawusonye against home replies from Sam Phillps and Sam Anderson. Whilst the Bedford Albion v Queens Park Crescents fixture fall foul of a waterlogged pitch at Woodlands.

Division One A

Lea Sports PSG remain three points clear at the head of the Division One A standings after the won 3-2 at Arlesey Town U23's to end the home sides unbeaten seasons ways. Joe Hennem netting all three goals against Town replies from Jack Ellwood and Jack Allen. Whilst for second place Stotfold Development it was a retention of their seasons 100% home record in beating local rivals Langford Reserves 4-2. Daril Ngwala with a brace plus goals from Sam Heron and Luke Gregson only being replied to twice by strikes from Rich Marvell and Tommy Carroll.

Now in third spot are Eaton Park Rangers who were 5-3 home winners over St Joseph (Saturday) to end the visitors 100% seasons away record. Sam Pritchard with a brace plus goals from Dom Smith, Reece Beavis and a Ryan Vale penalty bringing up the nap hand against Joe's replies from Ryan Frater, Aaron Jarvis and Simon Richards. Just a point behind the Rangers in fourth spot are Kempston Athletic who ran out 4-1 home winners over Houghton Athletic. Lewis Duffy, Dan Martin, Ryan Wiliams and Simon Brown all on the home scoresheet against a lone reply from James Kpolley.

Enjoying their first win of the season were Ickwell & Old Warden with a 2-0 home victory over AFC Kempston Town & Bedford College Reserves thanks to a brace of goals from Jaden Ford. Whilst Covid 19 issues caused the postponement of the Wilstead Reserves v Totternhoe Reserves fixture.

Division One B

There is no change at the head of the Division One B standings following home wins for the top two clubs. Leaders Sharnbrook with a hat-trick from James Watkinson and a goal from Harry Chinn beating Sporting Lewsey Park 4-1 for whom Chris Gibson netted. Whilst second place Henlow who trail the leaders only on goal difference beat Stopsley United 2-1. The hero of the day being home goalkeeper Jack Mannion with a penalty save rather than two goal Cameron Care, Ryan Smith netting the United goal who still await their first away point/points of the season.

For third place Flitwick Town Reserves it was an end to their seasons 100% home record when beaten 4-1 by Ampthill Town Development who were collecting their first away points of the season following strikes from Jack Fuller, Josh Arthur-Kent, Nathan Mallett plus an own goal against a lone Town reply from Kyle Burnham. Whilst Pitstone & Ivinghoe Reserves were the 3-2 winners at Cranfield United Reserves. Lewis Brooks, Izzy Larbi and Ben Gallant on their scoresheet against United brace in reply from Pat Lawrence.

Elsewhere, the game at Miller Road between hosts Bedford SA and Pines (Luton) was abandoned just before half-time due to a serious leg injury to the visitors Russell Clark with the SA leading 3-0 following goals from Tom Andrews, Ollie Raymond and Andy Koncius. Whilst a waterlogged pitch brought about the postponement of AFC Oakley Reserves visit to The 61 FC Luton Reserves.

Division Two supported by Hy-Pro

With league leaders Sundon Park Rangers having their home game postponed due to covid 19 issues within the club of visitors Atletico Europa their lead at the head of standings is now down to three points after Harlington Juniors retained their seasons 100% record with a 2-1 victory at Real Haynes who are still awaiting their first home win of the season. Jack Gatwood and Tyler Ingham grabbing the goals against a lone home reply via Aaron Lumsden. Whilst now in third place are Clifton who ran out 7-3 home winners over Caldecote Reserves who still await their first win of the season and remain on the bottom of the league table. Liam Phillps leading the way with a hat-trick, Sam Oakins netting twice and single goals coming from Kasey Taylor and Josh Adams against replies via Nicky Albone twice and Kenny Mason once for the visitors.

For Wootton Blue Cross despite a penalty save from Liam Bolland it was an end of their seasons 100% away record when beaten 2-0 at Lancot Park. Jamie Nolan and Ryan Mulford the home goalscorers . Whilst Marston Shelton Rovers Reserves claimed their first home win of the season in beating Bedford Albion Reserves 6-0 who still await their first away point/points of the season. Percy Connolly and George Maisey both netting twice alongside single goals from Alex Burrows and Markel Cousins.

Elsewhere, Crawley Green Under 23's retained their seasons 100% away record in winning 1-0 at CS Rovers thanks to a goal from Tajahine Aselin.

Division Three supported by Hy-Pro

There is no change at the head of the Division Three supported by Hy-Pro standings following wins for the top three sides. Leaders St Johns (Luton) remaining five points clear after winning for the fifth time on the bounce 3-2 at home against Luton Allstars. Nic Palmer netting twice and Jermain Griffiths once against Allstars replies via Kudzai Sitambuli and Troy Ottah. Whilst second place Brickhill Wanderers went nap in winning 5-0 at Luton Leagrave AFC. Jordan Farmer netting four times and Kyle Lewis once.

For third place Real Haynes Reserves who trail the Allstars on goal difference only it was a retension of their seasons unbeaten away ways when winning 4-3 at FC Polonia (Luton) Jonathan Smith, Ben Worbey, Jack Vincent and Tom Coverdale all finding the back of the net against home replies via Marcin Bator twice and Lukasz Kedrzyaski once. Whilst now in fourth spot are Flitwick Town A who ran out 7-0 home winners over Square FC to claim their first home points of the season. Alan Henman leading the way with a hat-trick, Jamie Warne netting twice alongside single goals from Ben Jackson and Reece Smith.

Also claiming their first home points of the season were Lea Sports PSG Reserves with a 4-2 victory over a Shefford Town & Campton A side losing their seasons 100% away ways. George Calvert with a brace plus single strikes from Sam Stephenson and Ryan Spence doing the damage against Town replies from the golden oldie duo of Colin Standley and Glen Cook. Whilst a waterlogged pitch at Bedford Road saw the postponement of the Sandy v AFC Bedford United game.

Division Four

Like in the division above there is no change at the head of the Division Four standings following likewise wins for the top three sides. Leaders Sporting Carpathians retaining their seasons unbeaten ways with a 7-2 home win over a previous 100% away from home Bedford Santos. Jordan Thomas leading the way with five goals alongside single strikes from Petru Ciochina and Cosmin Miron against Santos replies from Edrine Kisakye and Adam Chmiel. Whilst second place Blunham are still 100% at home for the season after beating Elstow Abbey Reserves 4-3. Dan Whitten with a brace plus goals from Robbie Richmond and Alfie Warwick seeing them home to the three points, Zach Weeks, Matt Poulton and an own goal marking the Abbey scoresheet.

For third place Sharnbrook Reserves who have a game in hand over the top two clubs it was a retension of their seasons 100% record with a 2-0 home win over Catsbrook Wanderers thanks to goals from Patrick Knight and Charlie Hurley. Whilst claiming their first home win of the season were M&DH Clapham with a 5-1 home victory over Kempston Rovers who still await their first away point/points of the season. Josh Clemence neeting twice alongside single goals from Jacob Taylor, Ewan Mcleod and David Burke to bring up the nap hand against a lone Rovers reply from Zac McKenna.

Also gaining their first home points of the season were Revivalists the 2-1 winners over Sandy Reserves. Harrold Stevens and Conor Buckland netting the goals against a lone reply from Stewart Robertson for the visitors. Whilst the lone away win of the day saw Bedford Albion A retain their seasons 100% away record in winning 4-3 at Shefford Town & Campton B. Harry Clark , Sunny Atwal, and succesful spot kicks from Ben Wright and Brad Duffet marking the Albion scoresheet against Town replies from Charlie Robertson twice and Martin Fensome

06/12/2020