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Hellenic Weekend Incoming!

Hellenic League Premier Division Table Update (After 28 Games)

Hold onto your hats—this season is tighter than your shin pads after a muddy match! Worcester Raiders are top with 58 points (and a goal difference so good, it could probably score a goal on its own). Right behind them, Droitwich Spa are snapping at their heels with 57 points—like a dog chasing a ball, just one point behind! Roman Glass, in third, have 55 points but a few extra games—so they’re like the tortoise in this epic promotion race.

Slimbridge (our plucky fourth place) and Corsham Town (fifth) are also in the mix, proving that every game counts—like a penalty shootout in the last minute.

This Weekend’s Showdowns:

• Worcester Raiders vs. Tuffley Rovers
Raiders will aim to stretch their lead, but Tuffley are sitting in seventh, who are no pushovers. A bit like David versus Goliath, except both are wearing studs. Lets keep them in the ground please.

• Droitwich Spa vs. Cirencester Town
Second vs. sixth, like a top-of-the-league dance-off. If Cirencester win, it’s a bit like a mic drop that could echo into the playoffs. This is a game to watch!

• Fairford Town vs. Cribbs
Fairford will fancy their chances, Cribbs are bottom, like a footballer stuck in their boots, but never under estimate a team like Cribbs. One thing is for sure manage Sam Collier will want to forget the 5-2 loss midweek and get to winning ways.

• Hallen vs. West Didsbury (FA Vase)
Not a league game, but Hallen have a golden chance in the FA Vase, fingers crossed, lads! Go out there and show them what Hallen are made of!

• Westfields vs. Cinderford
A three-point scramble, Westfields just three points behind Cinderford. It’s like a sprint to the finish, and we all know football sprints are the best kind of sprints! We are confident that the home team will want to wash away the loss at Tuffley last weekend, in fact their last league win was the 27th of December.. anyone growing their hair out for this one?

Weather Update

And of course, we can’t forget the weather—because what’s football without a bit of mud, rain, and kit chaos? If it rains, keep your fingers crossed for those 4G pitches—no one wants to be cleaning mud off the kit for a week. But, hey, if the sun sneaks out, we might just have a cracking weekend of football!

27/02/2026
🌧️ SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2026 – MATCHDAY ROUND-UP

Football: 4 games. Rain: absolutely rampant.

If you turned up expecting a full programme of football, you were wildly optimistic.

If you brought wellies, a snorkel, and low expectations — you were spot on.

This was not a football Saturday.

This was a hydrology conference.

🏆 ISUZU FA VASE

Hallen vs Gornal Athletic – P-P

The Vase will have to wait. Hallen’s pitch joined the witness protection programme.

⚽ HELLENIC PREMIER DIVISION

Inspectors arrived. Inspectors laughed nervously. Inspectors postponed everything.

Highworth Town vs Worcester Raiders – P-P Cinderford Town vs Royal Wootton Bassett Town – P-P Corsham Town vs Cirencester Town – P-P Cribbs vs Westfields – P-P Droitwich Spa vs Lydney Town – P-P Longlevens AFC vs Mangotsfield United – P-P Thornbury Town vs Hereford Pegasus – P-P

At this point, clubs were just sending “P-P” messages pre-emptively.

🌟 THE TWO THAT SURVIVED (SOMEHOW)

Pershore Town 2–3 Slimbridge

One of the few pitches brave (or foolish) enough to host football.

Pershore led 2–0, Slimbridge responded with three goals and zero mercy.

Football happened. Everyone immediately went home to dry out.

Roman Glass St George 0–4 Fairford Town

Yes. This one was real.

Yes. Fairford absolutely turned up.

Fairford made light work of conditions that looked borderline inflatable, storming into a 2–0 half-time lead before pulling away after the break.

Goals from:

Charles Holliday (17) Harrison Edwards (37) Sol Pryce (48) Elliott Haffenden (70)

Attendance: 105

All heroes. All soaked. All questioning their life choices.

⚽ HELLENIC DIVISION ONE

More water. Less football.

Alcester Town vs Clanfield 85 – P-P Cheltenham Saracens vs Redditch Borough – P-P Ludlow Town vs Chipping Sodbury Town – P-P Newent Town vs Bewdley Town – P-P Shortwood United vs Carterton – P-P Thame United Reserves vs Brimscombe & Thrupp – P-P Woodford United vs Stonehouse Town – P-P

One lonely survivor:

Malmesbury Victoria 2–2 Wantage Town

Football played. Goals scored. Conditions described as “character building”.

🟡 ALLIANCE EAST

Hambleden 1–6 Ardley United Res Goals flowed freely. Hambleden… less so. Kidlington Dev vs Easington Sports Dev – P-P Banbury United Dev vs Hungerford Town Res – P-P

🔵 ALLIANCE WEST

University of Bristol vs Highworth Town Res – P-P Bourton Rovers Dev vs Carterton Dev – P-P

🏆 CUPS

Bateman Sports Alliance (Chairman’s) Challenge Cup: UDA Glos Dev vs Newent Town Dev – P-P Oxon FA Intermediate Cup: Clanfield 85 Res vs Headington Amateurs – P-P

☔ FULL-TIME SUMMARY

Football tried.

Football lost.

The rain remains unbeaten, ducks top the fair play league, and fixture secretaries are now legally entitled to cry.

Seriously — when will this weather stop?

We want our football back. ⚽🌧️🦆

Photo Credit: Pete Kinsella

Written By – AI

08/02/2026
🔥 HELLENIC LEAGUE DIVISION ONE – AS IT STANDS 🔥

Where the title race is spicy, the middle is feral, and one dog might be barking a bit louder than the table allows…

🏆 THE TOP: Big Dogs, Bigger Statements

Out front, FC Stratford are setting the standard. 53 points, a healthy goal difference, and the look of a side that enjoys suffocating teams slowly and professionally. The league leaders know exactly what they’re doing – and they’re doing it well.

Right on their heels are Bewdley Town, just two points back and refusing to blink. Every dropped point at the top feels like blood in the water, and Bewdley are circling.

Then there’s Wantage Town. Third place, ridiculous goal difference, and quietly lurking like they’re more than happy to peak at exactly the right moment. If anyone’s got “late charge” written all over them, it’s Wantage.

🚀 THE CHASERS: Play-Offs or Bust

Stonehouse Town and Newent Town are locked in that awkward zone where you’re good enough to dream, but one dodgy run sends you tumbling back into the pack.

Malmesbury Victoria and Redditch Borough are hovering menacingly, with games in hand and momentum threatening to cause problems for anyone above them. Blink, and they’re knocking on the door.

Meanwhile Cheltenham Saracens are doing just enough to stay relevant, refusing to let the top half pull away completely.

😵‍💫 MID-TABLE MAYHEM: Choose Your Own Adventure

From Ludlow Town down to Woodford United, this is Division One’s no-man’s-land. Win two on the bounce and you’re sniffing the play-offs. Lose two and suddenly you’re Googling relegation permutations at midnight.

Alcester Town, Brimscombe & Thrupp, Chipping Sodbury, and Carterton are all living dangerously – inconsistent, unpredictable, and one Saturday away from either hero status or panic stations.

🚨 THE BOTTOM: Survival Mode Activated

Things get grim quickly.

Wellington are battling through a tough campaign, Shortwood United are still searching for momentum, and then… well.

Clanfield 85 sit second bottom. 14 points, a rough goal difference, and plenty of noise for a team that’s still looking for answers. The confidence is admirable. The league table, less so. Let’s call it ambition slightly ahead of evidence.

And at the foot of it all, Thame United Reserves are enduring a season they’ll want to forget – five points, brutal numbers, and a long road ahead.

⚽ THE VERDICT

Top: Three teams, one prize, zero mercy Middle: Absolute carnage Bottom: Hard truths and harder Saturdays

Division One is delivering exactly what it promises: drama, tension, and enough storylines to fill the bar after full-time.

And as for the barking from down below? Results talk. The table listens. 🐕😉

Cover photo credit: Clanfield 85 FC

Written by AI

08/02/2026
🔥 HELLENIC LEAGUE – AS IT STANDS 🔥 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. 🍿🔥

Cover Photo Credit: Phil Britt

Written By : AI

08/02/2026
Saturday Football Round-Up: Penalties, Goal Gluts and 1,555 Reasons to Love the Hellenic League

Saturday 17 January delivered a full menu of non-league entertainment across the Isuzu FA Vase and the Hellenic League, with penalty shoot-out drama, emphatic league victories and no shortage of goals — all watched by a combined 1,555 supporters who braved January conditions to back their sides.

And if you ever needed 1,555 reasons to come and watch the Hellenic League, this was it: action packed with drama, great goals, epic saves and just a tiny touch of referee controversy — the good kind that keeps everyone talking on the way home. Give us this any day over the so-called top flight.

FA Vase: Nerves of Steel Required

There was knockout tension in the Isuzu FA Vase, starting at Downton where 190 spectators were treated to a goalless stalemate between the hosts and Slimbridge. Clear chances were at a premium, and with neither side able to break through, penalties were required. Downton kept their composure to edge the shoot-out 4–3 and book their place in the next round — goalkeepers and heart-rate monitors earning their keep.

Hallen and Hythe & Dibden served up a similar script in front of 110 fans. Harrison Fairman put Hallen ahead shortly after the break, only for Harrison Clarke to respond almost immediately for the visitors. With the scores locked at 1–1, it was once again down to penalties, where Hallen proved the cooler customers, winning 4–2 from the spot.

Premier Division: Big Wins and Big Statements

In the Hellenic Premier Division, Cirencester Town were in ruthless form, dismantling Westfields 5–1. Harlie Price stole the headlines with four goals, supported by strikes from Zac Powell and Theo Jeremy, as 148 supporters watched a second-half blitz that left little doubt about the outcome.

The biggest crowd of the day — 259 strong — was at Droitwich Spa, though the home supporters endured a tough afternoon as Cinderford Town ran out 4–0 winners. Jack Watts helped himself to a second-half brace, underlining a dominant away performance.

Corsham Town did their damage early at Hereford Pegasus, with Nick McCoottie netting twice before half-time. From there, Corsham managed the game well to secure a 2–0 victory in front of 65 spectators.

Mangotsfield United claimed a solid 2–0 home win over Fairford Town, breaking the deadlock after the hour before sealing the points late on. A disciplined performance watched by 233 fans.

Pershore Town and Cribbs shared the spoils in a competitive 1–1 draw. Cribbs led through Kieran Clayton, but Pershore showed resilience, with Jamie Lucas grabbing a late equaliser to earn a point in front of 119 in attendance.

Tuffley Rovers and Royal Wootton Bassett Town produced one of the games of the day, with the visitors edging a 3–2 thriller. Goals flew in at both ends, keeping the 118-strong crowd fully entertained and goalkeepers permanently on edge.

Worcester Raiders made home advantage count, defeating Lydney Town 3–1. Goals in both halves ensured a deserved win, with 112 spectators watching Raiders continue their positive run.

Division One: Clinical Finishing on Display

In Division One, Bewdley Town were efficient and controlled in a 2–0 win over Chipping Sodbury Town, scoring once in each half to secure the points in front of 62 supporters.

FC Stratford delivered one of the standout performances of the afternoon, sweeping aside Cheltenham Saracens 4–0. Toby Nichol was in devastating form, helping himself to a hat-trick as 61 fans enjoyed a comfortable home victory.

Malmesbury Victoria were equally convincing on the road, defeating Ludlow Town 4–0. Lewis-James Bexton-Shaw bagged a hat-trick, ensuring the visitors left with maximum points — and the Ludlow goalkeeper left with plenty to think about — watched by 40 spectators.

Newent Town completed the day’s action with an impressive 4–1 away win at Wellington. After falling behind early, Newent responded emphatically with four goals of their own, turning the game on its head in front of 38 supporters.

📊 By the Numbers

Across 13 played fixtures, a total of:

1,555 spectators

turned out to support local football — proof once again that the Hellenic League delivers week in, week out. Drama, goals, saves, stories… and you’re close enough to hear the shouts from the dugouts. What more do you want?

Written by: AI (with a touch of human help!)

Cover Photo: Pete Kinsella

17/01/2026
Final Score review 10/01/26

Saturday 10 January 2026 – Goals, groans and one or two long afternoons

Premier Division

Highworth Town P-P Fairford Town

The pitch said “no”, the weather said “absolutely not”, and everyone sensibly went home.

Corsham Town 3–0 Lydney Town (Att: 140)

Corsham kept it tidy and professional. McCootie opened the scoring, Plummer added a penalty (VAR still unavailable at this level, thankfully), and Freckleton finished things off. Lydney arrived, tried their best, and left with a long journey to reflect.

Longlevens AFC 0–1 Cirencester Town (Att: 114)

Theo Jeremy scored after nine minutes and Cirencester then defended like they’d hidden the ball behind the clubhouse. Not pretty, but very effective.

Mangotsfield United 0–1 Droitwich Spa (Att: 355)

A big crowd for a game decided by a single Josh Hurdman strike. Droitwich grabbed the goal, Mangotsfield pressed the panic button, and 355 people debated “how that didn’t go in” on the way out.

Roman Glass St George 3–0 Westfields (Att: 80)

Early goal, steady control, job done. Roman Glass barely broke sweat and Westfields were left wondering where the afternoon went.

Royal Wootton Bassett Town 0–3 Slimbridge (Att: 218)

Two Jack Smiths scored in two minutes, causing confusion in the stands and probably in the changing rooms too. Evans-Harriott then made sure Slimbridge’s bus home was a happy one.

Thornbury Town 0–0 Pershore Town (Att: 160)

A game that had everything… except goals. Both keepers stayed warm, the defences stayed busy, and the scoreline stayed exactly where it started.

Tuffley Rovers 2–2 Cinderford Town (Att: 172)

End-to-end stuff and a late sting in the tail. Just when Tuffley thought they’d cracked it, Preston Mason popped up in the 89th minute to spoil the celebrations.

Worcester Raiders 2–1 Hereford Pegasus (Att: 133)

Raiders nicked this one with a late winner. Pegasus briefly soared after equalising, only to be grounded again before full time.

Division One

Alcester Town P-P Cheltenham Saracens

Another postponement, another afternoon saved from muddy socks.

Clanfield 85 3–3 Chipping Sodbury Town (Att: 106)

Clanfield looked to have a much-needed win wrapped up after a flying start but less than a minute later it was all square and with a strong second-half spell, taking the lead proved trickier than finding the net. Chipping Sodbury kept knocking, Clanfield kept letting them in, and by full time the hosts were left wondering how three points turned into one.

Redditch Borough P-P Carterton

No football, no drama — just the promise of a rearranged fixture.

Shortwood United P-P Thame United Reserves

Yet another pitch that lost its battle with winter.

Stonehouse Town 1–2 FC Stratford (Att: 94)

Stratford struck early and late, Stonehouse rallied, and the visitors left quietly pleased with themselves.

Wantage Town 7–1 Newent Town (Att: 198)

Absolute carnage. Wantage were five up by half-time and didn’t ease off. The scoreboard had a tougher workout than some of the defenders.

Wellington 3–2 Brimscombe & Thrupp (Att: 42)

A cracking little contest played out in front of those dedicated enough to brave the cold. Goals, drama and three points for Wellington

Written by: AI

Cover picture: Credit Pete Kinsella

10/01/2026
Hellenic Premier Division – Saturday 20 December

Highworth Town 2–0 Roman Glass St George

(HT: 1–0 | Att: 73)

Highworth Town produced a composed and controlled performance to claim a deserved three points at home. Bailey Gallagher broke the deadlock on 30 minutes, steering the hosts into a half-time lead after a measured opening period. Roman Glass searched for a route back into the contest, but Highworth’s discipline held firm. The result was sealed late on when Ethan Murehwa struck in the 76th minute, extinguishing any hopes of a comeback and ensuring a professional afternoon’s work.

Cinderford Town 1–4 Slimbridge

(HT: 0–2 | Att: 135)

Slimbridge ran riot at Cinderford with a ruthless display that punished every defensive lapse. Jack Smith opened the scoring inside 14 minutes before a cruel own goal doubled the visitors’ advantage on 23. Any hope of a second-half revival was dashed when Aaron Evans-Harriot struck just four minutes after the restart. Bogdan Mora added further gloss on 62 minutes before Jaxson Hundt grabbed a late consolation for Cinderford in the 85th. Slimbridge were clinical, decisive, and dominant throughout.

Hereford Pegasus 4–0 Cribbs

(HT: 0–0 | Att: 75)

After a goalless first half, Hereford Pegasus exploded into life. Harry Pitman was the catalyst, scoring twice in the space of 23 minutes with strikes on 57 and 80. Matt Green added a third on 71 as Cribbs struggled to stem the tide, before Harrison Summers capped the performance deep into stoppage time at 90+2. A patient first half gave way to a devastating second-half assault.

Longlevens AFC A–A Pershore Town

(Match abandoned – Floodlight failure)

An unfortunate end to proceedings at Longlevens, where the match was abandoned due to floodlight failure. A disappointing outcome for both sides after preparations were undone by circumstances beyond their control.

Mangotsfield United 1–3 Cirencester Town

(HT: 1–2 | Att: 231)

The headline act of the day belonged to Cirencester’s Harlie Price, who delivered a stunning hat-trick. He struck early on nine minutes, responded immediately after Mangotsfield’s equaliser from Spike Weaver on 17, and completed his treble just before the hour mark on 58 minutes. Cirencester were sharp, incisive, and carried constant threat, silencing a strong home crowd with a performance of real authority.

Royal Wootton Bassett Town 2–2 Droitwich Spa

(HT: 0–2 | Att: 107)

A tale of two halves at Royal Wootton Bassett. Droitwich Spa stunned the hosts early, racing into a two-goal lead through Alex Dugmore on three minutes and Josh Hurdman on 40. But the second half belonged to Bassett. Rudi Hopkins struck twice in seven minutes — goals on 57 and 64 — to drag his side back from the brink and secure a hard-earned point in an absorbing contest.

Thornbury Town 2–0 Fairford Town

(HT: 1–0 | Att: 140)

Thornbury Town showed resilience and patience to see off Fairford. Harry Brock converted a penalty on 40 minutes to put the hosts ahead, and despite Fairford’s resistance, Thornbury remained composed. The result was sealed dramatically in stoppage time when Callum Chalmers struck at 90+6, sparking celebrations and confirming a deserved clean sheet.

Tuffley Rovers 3–0 Lydney Town

(HT: 1–0 | Att: 149)

Tuffley Rovers delivered a commanding home performance, blending control with cutting edge. Corey Warrington opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time, setting the tone for the second period. Harley Mustoe doubled the lead on 75 minutes before Karnell Chambers converted a late penalty at 90 to complete a convincing victory.

Westfields 1–2 Corsham Town

(HT: 1–1 | Att: 136)

Corsham Town edged a tightly fought encounter in Hereford. Westfields struck first through Aidan Clark in the fourth minute, but Jake Wilson responded on 31 to level the contest. With both sides probing for a winner, it was Allow Ashton who delivered the decisive moment, netting on 70 minutes to secure all three points for Corsham in a disciplined away performance.

Worcester Raiders 3–1 Hallen

(HT: 2–0 | Att: 135)

Worcester Raiders set the platform early with first-half goals from Emmanuel Olaloko on 31 and Prince Henry on 35. Hallen rallied after the break and reduced the deficit through Cam Montieth on 76 minutes, injecting late tension. But any hopes of a comeback were ended when Keanu Miller struck on 86, restoring the two-goal cushion and sealing victory.

🔥 A Day That Had It All

Hat-tricks, late penalties, stoppage-time goals, second-half surges, and even an abandoned fixture — this was a reminder of why the Hellenic Premier Division continues to deliver drama in abundance. December football at its finest.

Written by: AI

Cover Image by: Pete Kinsella

20/12/2025