Peterborough League Saturday titles all settled, promotions still up for grabs, cup final dates

Alconbury Weald Reserves are the last confirmed champions as they now can’t be caught at the top of Division Four even though they lost their final match 3-0 at Leverington Sports Development.

They join Netherton United (Premier Division), Long Sutton Athletic (Division One), Stanground Cardea Sports (Division Two) and Thorpe Wood Rangers (Division Three) as 2025-26 title winners.

Thorpe Wood have completed back-to-back title wins after their success in Division Four last season. Their final day 8-1 win over Uppingham Town Reserves means they haven’t lost a league game for two seasons. Ethan O’Hanlon hit a hat-trick, James Kavanagh scored twice and Ashleigh Baldwin, Charlie Amato and Cory Rose also netted for a team who will be expected to complete a league and cup double on Friday.

The champions tackle Werrington-based Athletic FC in the Junior Cup Final at Deeping Rangers FC (7.30pm kick off). Athletic are currently fourth in Division Four, but hit form at the weekend with a 8-0 rout of Stilton United. Daanyaal Saeed bagged a hat-trick in this game, while Celso Menta scored twice.

Netherton also have their sights set on a double as they take on fellow Premier Division side Oakham United in the Senior Cup Final at Stamford AFC on Saturday, May 9 (7.30pm kick off). The Challenge Cup Final between Division One rivals Ketton Sports Premiair and Wittering is set for Wednesday, May 6 at Deeping Rangers (7.30pm).

Youth Dreams Project moved closer to a third place finish in Division One after Connor Pilbeam scored twice in a 5-0 win at Stamford Lions. They need a point from their final two matches to overhaul Bourne Town Reserves.

Hampton United need three points from their final two games, including one against closest rivals King’s Cliffe, to be certain of runners-up spot in Division Two after a 4-0 win over Tydd. Bobby Ponsford scored twice. Hampton United Reserves secured second place in Division Three with a 2-2 draw against Alconbury Weald.

Premier Division runners-up Crowland Town signed off on their home games this season with a 9-4 win over Stamford Bels with Matthew Smith claiming a hat-trick.

SUNDAY LEAGUE

Glinton & Northborough need to win their final two matches to win the Division Two title after losing a crunch game with current leaders Benwick Athletic 2-1. That was Benwick’s final match and goals from Harry Biggs and Liam Monaghan established a five-point lead at the top. Lewis Bines replied for the losers.

YOUTH LEAGUE

Division One title champions Netherton United beat Youth Dreams Project 8-0 in the Under 15 League Cup Final to complete the double.

Stamford AFC Under 16 Reds manager John Feetham described his side’s 2-2 Division Two draw with Bourne as their best performance of the season. Stamford had to play with 10 men after late drop outs and claimed a point thanks to two goals from Elliott Feetham.