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  • đŸ”„ HELLENIC LEAGUE – AS IT STANDS đŸ”„ 7/02/26

    đŸ”„ HELLENIC LEAGUE – AS IT STANDS đŸ”„ 7/02/26

    Where promotion dreams are alive, mid-table is chaos, and the bottom is clinging on for dear life


    🏆 THE TITLE RACE: Blink and You’ll Miss It

    At the summit, Droitwich Spa are setting the pace with 57 points from 28 games. Not flawless, but consistent enough to keep everyone else nervously checking the fixtures list.

    Hot on their heels are Roman Glass St George, who’ve played more games but are still very much swinging punches at the top two. Meanwhile, Slimbridge are lurking ominously in third with games in hand and the best goal difference of the lot – the kind of team nobody wants to see hit form in March.

    Add Worcester Raiders and Corsham Town into the mix and suddenly we’ve got five teams separated by just six points. This isn’t a title race – it’s a full-on street fight.

    🚀 THE PLAY-OFF DOGFIGHT: Elbows Out

    Cirencester Town sit just outside the top five, refusing to go away quietly, while Mangotsfield United are clinging onto mid-table respectability with a goal difference that screams “fine margins and squeaky bum time.”

    From 7th to 13th, it’s absolute Hellenic League chaos. One good Saturday and you’re looking up. One bad one and you’re staring nervously over your shoulder.

    Tuffley Rovers, Longlevens, Fairford, Cinderford, Hereford Pegasus and Westfields are all separated by vibes rather than points. Consistency here is optional. Drama is guaranteed.

    😬 THE DANGER ZONE: Welcome to the Stress Factory

    Down the bottom, things get spicy.

    Highworth Town and Royal Wootton Bassett Town are hovering awkwardly above the trapdoor, while Pershore Town and Thornbury Town are knee-deep in the scrap and still arguing with gravity.

    Then it gets serious.

    Lydney Town are taking punches weekly with a brutal goal difference, Hallen are fighting hard but need wins fast, and Cribbs are deep in survival mode – calculators out, fixtures circled, prayers whispered.

    For Hallen in particular, games in hand offer hope, but the margin for error is officially gone. Every match now feels like a cup final
 minus the champagne.

    ⚜ THE VERDICT

    Top: Five teams, one trophy, zero breathing space Middle: Pure anarchy Bottom: Survival instincts only

    If you like drama, late winners, angry WhatsApp groups, and league tables that change faster than referee appointments
 the Hellenic League has you covered.

    And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way. đŸżđŸ”„

    Cover Photo Credit: Phil Britt

    Written By : AI

  • Edwards Ignites Fairford Fightback with Stunning 20-Minute Hat-Trick

    Edwards Ignites Fairford Fightback with Stunning 20-Minute Hat-Trick

    Late or not, this is one performance that simply couldn’t be missed.

    In what can only be described as an incredible game of football, Harrison Edwards produced a sensational 20-minute first-half hat-trick to turn Fairford’s fortunes on their head against third-placed Slimbridge.

    The context made the challenge even greater. Fairford found themselves 2–0 down, facing one of the league’s strongest sides, and having failed to score in their previous three league games. Add to that a four-game losing streak, and the signs were ominous.

    But football, as ever, had other ideas.

    A goal shortly after Fairford conceded their second proved to be the spark — and from that moment on, the match belonged to Edwards.

    Club Football Director Jody reflected on the turnaround:

    “In an incredible game of football Fairford found themselves 2–0 against 3rd placed Slimbridge and having not scored in their previous three league games, the omens did not look good. However a goal shortly after conceding the second proved to be the catalyst for Fairford and Harrison Edwards in particular, who went on to score a 20-minute first-half hat-trick to completely alter the course of the game and bring an end to a losing streak that has seen Fairford lose their previous four league games.”

    Edwards’ treble wasn’t just clinical — it was transformational. In the space of 20 minutes, belief returned, momentum swung, and a game that appeared to be slipping away was completely rewritten. His goals carried urgency, composure, and conviction, lifting teammates and unsettling an opposition that had looked comfortable only moments earlier.

    More than just goals, this was leadership through action. When Fairford needed inspiration, Edwards delivered it decisively — ending the scoring drought, halting the losing run, and reminding everyone just how quickly football can change.

    Congratulations to Harrison Edwards on a remarkable hat-trick performance — one that didn’t just change a game, but reset a season’s momentum. âšœđŸ”„

  • Bexton at the Treble as LJ Shines Against Ludlow

    Bexton at the Treble as LJ Shines Against Ludlow

    Lewis Bexton produced a clinical and commanding performance as he struck a superb hat-trick against Ludlow, delivering a display of quality and confidence in front of goal.

    Club reporter George Wadsworth captured the moment perfectly:

    “LJ delivered a superb hat trick against Ludlow. A breathtaking first goal before powering on to complete his treble — his second in the same week after his first came in the 4-0 Floodlit Cup win against Carterton.”

    The opening goal set the tone — a breathtaking finish that immediately lifted the contest and showcased Bexton’s attacking intent. From there, he grew stronger as the game progressed, driving forward with purpose and composure to complete his treble in emphatic fashion.

    Bexton’s movement, confidence, and ability to seize key moments proved decisive, ensuring Ludlow were kept under constant pressure. Each goal added control and clarity, turning a competitive fixture into one defined by his influence.

    Completing a hat-trick is an achievement in itself. To do so twice in the same week highlights not just form, but focus and consistency — attributes that continue to serve both player and team well.

    Congratulations to Lewis Bexton on an outstanding hat-trick performance, capped by a goal that will live long in the memory. ⚜

  • Lewis Powell joins the most exclusive club – Hat-trick Hero’s!

    Lewis Powell joins the most exclusive club – Hat-trick Hero’s!

    With hat-tricks suddenly becoming the hottest membership card in town, Lewis Powell has officially added his name to the board — and he did it in style when it mattered most.

    In the heat of the North Bristol Derby against Roman Glass St George, it was Powell who stepped forward to swing the momentum back in Mangotsfield United’s favour. With the visitors trailing, Powell struck on 30 minutes to draw The Field level, calmly finishing to restore belief and settle any early nerves.

    That goal, however, was merely the opening act.

    After the break, Powell went from composed to ruthless. In a blistering seven-minute spell, he added two more goals, completing a superb hat-trick and firmly putting Mangotsfield out of reach of any late Roman Glass comeback. Where derbies often tighten, Powell delivered clarity — decisive, controlled, and clinical.

    The speed of the turnaround left the opposition with little time to react. One moment the contest was finely balanced, the next it was being quietly escorted beyond reach by a forward playing with confidence and conviction.

    While the jokes may continue about expanding the “hat-trick heroes” board, Powell’s performance deserves serious recognition. Derby matches demand temperament as much as talent, and Powell showed both — taking his chances, managing the moment, and delivering when his side needed him most.

    Congratulations to Lewis Powell on a memorable hat-trick in one of the toughest fixtures of the season. On a day when pressure was guaranteed, he turned it into opportunity — and earned his place among the season’s standout performances. âšœđŸ”„

  • Harlie Price Does It Again: Three Games, Three Hat-Tricks
 Should We Open Him a Goal Shop?

    Harlie Price Does It Again: Three Games, Three Hat-Tricks
 Should We Open Him a Goal Shop?

    There comes a point in a season when statistics stop being helpful and the match reporter simply shrugs. We appear to have reached that point with Harlie Price.

    Another game, another hat-trick — or possibly another two — if we’re honest, we’re struggling to keep up. What we do know is this: Price has added three more hat-tricks to his season tally, and at this stage it feels less like a purple patch and more like a weekly subscription service.

    The running joke around the club now is whether Harlie is planning to open a new football shop, because he’s collecting match balls at a rate that suggests bulk storage will soon be required. Failing that, we may simply dedicate an entire page of the programme — perhaps even a supplement — to documenting the sheer volume of goals he’s producing.

    Defenders are trying everything. Different systems. Different partners. Different prayers. None of it seems to matter. Price keeps finding space, finding chances, and finding the net with the kind of regularity that turns “man of the match” into a formality.

    But behind the humour is a serious point. You don’t keep scoring hat-tricks by accident. It takes movement, sharp finishing, composure under pressure, and a mentality that demands more every time the ball hits the back of the net. Price is showing all of that — week after week.

    So while the club media team scrambles to update stats and double-check score sheets, one thing is absolutely clear:

    Congratulations to Harlie Price on adding three more hat-tricks to an already remarkable season. We’ll keep counting
 as best we can.

    Next game?

    We’ll bring extra paper. âšœđŸ”„