The Bermuda Premier Division season began with a bang this weekend, delivering upsets, last-minute goals, and intense drama across the island’s pitches.
Champions stunned
The headline result came at Bernard’s Park where defending champions, North Village Rams, were stunned by Devonshire Colts 2-1. Colts took the lead through Teniko Eve (20′) and doubled it with Elisha Darrell (55′). Though Jonte Smith (72′) pulled a goal back, the Rams could not find an equalizer, falling in a highly competitive opener.
X-Road’s win stoppage-time thriller
In the most dramatic match, X-Road’s stole a 2-1 victory against the Paget Lions with a devastating stoppage-time winner. After Paget took an early lead through Shakir Smith (13′), Samuel McKittrick (69′) levelled it. The drama peaked when Paget missed a penalty in added time, and X-Road’s immediately countered to score the winner through Donovan Thompson.
Hornets and Zebras battle to wins
- Dandy Town Hornets secured a tight 2-1 victory over Young Men Social Club, with David Jones Jr. netting both goals for the Hornets.
- PHC Zebras edged past St. George’s Colts 1-0, thanks to a solitary second-half goal from Enrique Rusell (57′), ensuring a solid start for the Zebras.
The intense first weekend confirms the challenge facing the reigning champions in the 2025/2026 season.
