Local sports

Monday, 26 August 2024 12:11

Football

Leicester City went down 2-1 at Fulham. The winner for Fulham coming from Iwobi on 70 minutes.

Peterborough United made it back-to back away wins after a 2-1 victory at Exeter City in League One. This was after going behind on 4 minutes. Mothersille equalising soon after with Fernandez getting the second on the stroke of half-time.

The Daniels unbeaten run continues in the Southern League Premier Central after a 2-2 draw at Bishop Stortford. At half-time the home side were 2-0 up. Goals from Tobias Liversidge and Thomas Siddons leading a great second half fight back by the Daniels, which keeps them top.

Peterborough and District Premier Division:

Uppingham Town earnt an excellent 1-1 draw away at league leaders Deeping Rangers Reserves and in the process ending their 100% start to the season. It was Uppingham Town who took the lead in the 1st half through Josh Sennett with the home side equalising in the 2nd.

Oakham United could not make it three wins in a row as they went down 2-0 at Whittlesey Athletic Reserves.

Deeping United were beaten 2-0 at home by Chatteris Town, whilst Wittering Premiair drew 1-1 with Moulton Harrox.

In the FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round, there were home wins for Blackstone’s 3-2 including a Nathan Rudman brace against Saffron Dynamo and Bourne Town 3-2 as well against Harrowby Utd, Zak Munton with the winner. Deeping Rangers went through 4-1 on penalties after it was 1-1 at the end of normal time against Clifton All Whites.

Cottesmore once again were involved in a goal feast in the Everards Brewery Premier Division. This time losing 7–5 away at Anstey Town. Kadeem Price, Charlie Richards, Aaron Ridout, Jordan Smith and Oliver Troth the scorers for the Cotts.

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