Sports Roundup, Oakham and Rutland News

Sports Roundup 

Football

Premier League: Leicester City secured their first win of the season, defeating Bournemouth 1-0 at home thanks to a goal from Buonanotte.

League One: Peterborough United edged out Stevenage 2-1, with Poku scoring a late winner.

FA Trophy: The Daniels were eliminated from the FA Trophy after a heavy 5-1 home defeat to Anstey Nomads.

Local Football: Oakham United suffered their third consecutive league defeat, losing 3-1 to Stanground Cardea Sports. Stamford Belvedere continued their impressive form with a 5-2 win over Peterborough Rangers.

Women's Football

League Cup: Stamford AFC advanced to the second round with a 5-2 victory over Long Eaton United.

Local Leagues: Oakham United and Deeping Rangers both recorded wins in their respective leagues.

Rugby

Premiership: Leicester Tigers maintained their strong start to the season with a 42-10 win over Newcastle Falcons.

Local Rugby: Bourne suffered a heavy defeat to Leicester Vipers, while Stamford 2nds secured a victory over Kettering.

And Finally...

In youth football, Blackstones defeated Skegness Town 5-1 in the Northants County Under 18’s Boys Cup.

Weekend Sports Roundup

Weekend Sports Roundup

Local Football

A thrilling weekend of local football saw some dramatic results and league table changes.

Leicester City's comeback hopes were dashed as they fell 4-2 to Arsenal, despite a brace from James Justin. Peterborough United also suffered a late defeat, losing 3-2 at Birmingham City.

Oakham United continued their struggles with a 2-1 home loss to Chatteris Town, while Uppingham Town climbed to 4th with a 3-0 win over Moulton Harrox. Stamford Belvedere extended their winning streak to ten games with a 2-1 victory over Warboys Town Reserves.

In the United Counties Premier North, Bourne Town moved up to 3rd with a 4-0 win over Ashby Ivanhoe, while Deeping Rangers remained bottom after a 2-0 defeat to Eastwood. In Division 1, Blackstones returned to league action with a 2-0 win over Staveley Miners Welfare.

Cottesmore secured a vital 2-0 win over Friar Lane and Epworth in a bottom-of-the-table clash, thanks to a brace from Leon Kavanagh on his debut. Stamford AFC defeated Sheffield FC 1-0 in the East Midlands Women's Premier League, while Oakham United's women's team enjoyed a 9-3 victory over East Goscote.

Local Rugby

Stamford continued their good form with a 18-6 win over Stewart & Lloyds, while Bourne suffered a heavy defeat at Bugbrooke. Oakham also returned to winning ways with a 45-31 victory over Rugby St Andrews.

Stamford College Old Boys lost to Sileby Town in a physical encounter, while Deepings were comprehensively beaten by Leighton Buzzard. Stamford Women produced a stunning performance to defeat Boston Ladies 54-12 in the Papa John's Community Cup.

Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers suffered a setback in their Premiership campaign, losing 20-15 to Bath.