Football: Freezing temperatures across the United Kingdom wreaked havoc on the schedule
A wave of freezing temperatures across the United Kingdom played havoc with the footballing pyramid this weekend, leaving several members of Bermuda’s overseas contingent watching from the sidelines.
While the “big freeze” decimated the schedule for many, two of Bermuda’s leading lights navigated the icy conditions in the FA Women’s National League to secure valuable points for their respective clubs.
In the Southern Premier Division, Kenni Thompson and league-leading AFC Bournemouth kick-started 2026 with a high-stakes 1-1 draw against Hashtag United WFC. Despite the freezing bite in the air, the Cherries remain firmly in the title hunt, though the shared point allows the chasing pack to close the gap. Thompson was a constant threat on the wing, though the icy turf made the fluid attacking play typically associated with the leaders difficult to sustain.
Further east, Bermuda national team captain Eva Frazzoni was in the heart of the midfield as AFC Sudbury Women battled to a 0-0 draw against London Bees in Division One South East. In a classic war of attrition, Frazzoni’s leadership and defensive discipline were vital as Sudbury repelled a series of late Bees attacks to secure a clean sheet.
The cold snap has left club secretaries with a mounting backlog of fixtures after several other Bermuda internationals saw their matches called off following failed pitch inspections. With meteorologists predicting the freeze could linger, players face a period of uncertainty as they await news on when their postponed fixtures will be rescheduled.
