Bedfordshire County Football League

Saturday 07th March 2020

Stevington extend their lead at the head of the Premier Division supported by Sportsform table.

Premier Division supported by Sportsfom

Stevington's lead at the head of the Premier Division supported by Sportsform table is now up to four points after they retained their seasons unbeaten ways withn a 2-1 home victory over second place Cranfield United. George Pinney and Antonia Mirti netting the vital goals against a United reply via Dan Green. Now just goal difference behind United in third spot and having played two games fewer are AFC Oakley who won 3-0 at Shefford Town & Campton Reserves. Harry Gary, Nathan Aulsberry and Zac Ives marking their scoresheet.

Also enjoying life on the road were Caldecote who for the first time in six away outings claimed all three points when winning 2-1 at Crawley Green Reserves. A goal from Joe Jordan plus an Andrew Vallom penalty only being replied to once by Callum Yates for the home side. Whilst Riseley Sports claimed their first win in seven outings with a 1-0 home victory over Flitwick Town thanks to a goal from Lewis Donald.

The other three games finishing all square. For Bedford Albion it was a 2-2 home draw against Queend Park Crescents. Daniel Jeffries and Marcus Rumble on their scoresheet against a brace in reply from Crescents Scott Alleyne. Whilst it was the same scoeline between Wilstead and Biggleswade FC Reserves. Michael Jones and John Steele netting for Wilstead against replies via a George Riley penalty and Oscar Smith for the visitors.

Elsewhere, Biggleswade United U23 drew 1-1 at home against AFC Kempston Town & Bedford College. Milo Keane netting for United and Joel Simpson for the Town.

Division One

Elstow Abbey's lead at the head of the Division One standings is now up to 13 points after they retained their seasons unbeaten away ways and chalked up win number 11 on the bounce when winning 3-1 at Stotfold Development. Jason Allison netting twice and Marko Tobdzic once against a lone home reply from Temilola Akinbusoye. Whilst second place Cranfield United Reserves lost 3-0 at Kempston Athletic for whom Dan Mattin netted twice and Martin Smith once.

Third place Sporting Lewsey Park are now unbeaten in their last nine starts after winning 2-0 at Flitwick Town Reserves thanks to a brace of goals from Chris Gibson. Whilst fourth place Henlow had their game at Ampthill Town Development postponed and now subject to a league decision.

Returning to winning ways for the first time in four home starts were Totternhoe Reserves the 3-1 winners over The 61 FC Luton Reserves who have now lost their last nine games. Brendon Cowell, Luke Paquette and George Capethorn marking the home scoresheet against a lone reply from Ellis Ford. Whilst also returning to winning home ways for the first time in four outings were Lea Sports PSG the 2-0 victors over Wilstead Reserves thanks to goals from Milton Tomlinson Dennis and Josh England.

Elsewhere, Bedford SA with a lone goal from a Kane Alexander penalty were 1-0 home winners over Houghton Athletic.

Division Two supported by Hy-Pro

Pines (Luton) now lead the Division Two supported by Hy-Pro standings by nine points after they won 4-1 at Clifton. Ryan Smith netting twice alongside single goals for Ben Harris and Lee Dimmock against a lone home reply from Liam Phillips to set up next weekends trip to second place Sharnbrook who currently have played five games fewer. Whilst the biggest win of the day belonged to St Joseph (Saturday) the 6-1 home winners over Atletico Europa. Simon Richards with a brace joined on the home scoresheet by single goals from Danny McGovern, Aiden Fennelly, Glen Marshall and Kenan Dogruer against a lone reply from Percy Chagwiza for the visitors.

Just a goal behind them were Sundon Park Rovers who were 5-2 home winners over Sandy. Jamel James with a brace plus single strikes from Courtney Francis, Cameron Kent and Lee Kennett bring up the nap hand against Sandy replies via Tony Norman and Aaron Seldon. Whilst Renhold took their home winning ways up to four games in beating CS Rovers 2-1. A Ben Brown penalty and a goal from Tom Behan only being replied to once by Rovers Aiden Dawson.

Elsewhere, Caldecote Reserves returned to winning ways on home soil in beating Bedford Albion Reserves 1-0 thanks to a goal from Liam Simpson.

Jubilee Cup Quarter-Final

Eaton Park Rangers booked themselves a place in the last four of this seasons Jubilee Cup with a 2-1 home win over Sharnbrook. Following a goalless first period Dominic Smith shot them ahead in the 48th minute and then doubled the scoreline on the hour mark. However, two minutes later Callum Stockwell was red carded for his second yellow card of the afternoon to leave them with 10 men but the visitors failed to take advantage only reducing the arrears in the 86th minute via James Watkinson.

Division Three suported by Hy-pro

With League leaders Stopsley United away on Watson Shield duty their lead at the head of Division Three standings is now down to just a single point after FC Polonia (Luton) were gifted three points when Stevington Reserves failed to raise a side to journey into Luton to meet them. Whilst Lidlington United Sports romped to a 8-1 home victory over Wootton Village. Jamie Rodd netting five times alongside single goals from Liam Patrickson, Carl Pearson and Michael Ventriglia against a lone Village reply from Hamayun Shahid.

Elsewhere, Luton Allstars drew 0-0 at home against Shefford Town & Campton A.

Division Four

The biggest win of the day belonged to Square FC who are now unbeaten in their last seven home starts after beating White Eagles 6-0. Connor Taylor with a brace joined on their scoresheet by single goals from Jordan Knight, Sam Sarrett, Khahil Patrick and Olly Hibbit. Also netting six goals were Bedford Santos the 6-1 home winners over Revivalists. Okere Stewart netting twice to go alongside single goals for Robbie Wilfred, Connor Buckland, Sabin Manae and Michael Sikorski against a lone reply from Jonny Richards for the visitors.

For Catsbrook Wanderers it was a 3-1 away win at Sandy Reserves. Jordan Holmes, Jamel Matthew and Ibraima Balde netting the goals against a lone home reply from Dan Saunders. Whilst Flitwick Town A are now unbeaten in their last seven starts after sharing the points from a 1-1 home draw with Real Haynes Reserves. Max Hughes netting for the Town and Jordan Thomas replying for the visitors.

Elsewhere, Lea Sports Reserves are now within six points of league leaders Brickhill Wanderers after gaining a point from a 3-3 draw at Bedford Albion A. George Calvert, Aaron Bean and James Gill marking their scoresheet against Albion replies via Brad Duffet twice and Pask Grasso once.

Watson Shield Round Three

The biggest winners of the day were Lancot Park with a 7-1 away win at Blunham. Sammy Okere leading the way with a hat-trick to go alongside single goals from Ryan Douglas, John Watkeys, Paul Jones and Peter Wilson against a lone reply from Matthew McCartney. They will now face a trip in the Quarter Finals to Wixams Wanderers who emerged the 4-2 penalty shoot out home winners over Bedfordshire Youth Saturday League Crawley Green U18 Foxes after 90 minutes play had saw the sides deadlocked at 2-2. Elliot Leadbetter and Cade McGiory on the Wanderers scoresheet against Foxes replies via Jurgen Neziri and Avais Lamzan.

Also winning a penalty shoot-out were M&DH Clapham Sports 4-3 over BYSL Real Luton U18 after 90 minutes play had seen the sides deadlocked at 3-3. Owen Tuffin, Ryan Field and Phil Kempsell the M&DH marksman to give them a home last eight tie against Shefford Town & Campton A or Stevington Reserves. Whilst Stopsley United also required a 5-3 penalty shoot-out win at Real Haynes after 90 minutes play had seen the sides deadlocked at 1-1. James Potter netting for United and Ben Worbey for the home side. They will now face a home tie against BYSL Ampthill Town U18 Albion who won 4-2 at Harlington. Josh Maxtead with a brace plus single goals from Loz Minion and James Allen only being replied to by home goals from Ben Chapman and Jamie Small.

07/03/2020