Weekend Sports Round-Up: Thrilling Encounters and Key Victories, Oakham, Rutland, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire

Weekend Sports Round-Up: Thrilling Encounters and Key Victories

**Football Highlights:**

The football weekend delivered its fair share of excitement across various leagues. Peterborough United faced a heart-breaking 1-0 defeat at the hands of Bolton Wanderers, with the crucial goal coming in the dying moments of stoppage time. Meanwhile, Uppingham Town showcased a remarkable comeback in the Premier Division of the Peterborough and District League, overcoming a 1-0 deficit at halftime to seal a 5-2 victory over Chatteris Town. A flurry of goals in the second half, including two from Josh Porter, highlighted their attacking prowess.

Oakham United continues to struggle, enduring a fifth consecutive league defeat, this time falling 3-0 to Sawtry. In Division 1, Stamford Bels maintained their perfect record with a 1-0 win against Whittlesey Athletic Development, thanks to Louie Roberts’ pre-halftime strike.

Bourne Town had a standout performance, crushing Shirebrook Town 5-1, which featured a hat-trick from Zacorie Allen. Deeping Rangers also found their footing, climbing out of the bottom two with a 4-1 victory over Sleaford Town, driven by a brace from Matthew Sparrow.

Other noteworthy matches included Blackstones defeating second-placed Clay Cross Town 3-2 at home and Cottesmore earning a point in a hard-fought 0-0 draw against AFC North Kilworth. In women’s football, Stamford AFC Ladies triumphed 5-2 over Basford United, with Emma Pollard netting two goals.

In the youth leagues, Coalville Town and Oakham United drew 2-2, while Cottesmore edged out Barrow Town Hawks in a thrilling 5-4 encounter. However, Ketton Sports faced a challenging match, suffering a 0-6 defeat against Gunthorpe Harriers in the Under-18 Division.

**Rugby Updates:**

In rugby, Leicester Tigers solidified their position in the Premiership rankings, now sitting second after a narrow 32-29 victory against Saracens, marking their fourth straight win. The Tigers’ performance was marked by three tries and a penalty try, showcasing their continued form.

Stamford Rugby Club made headlines by climbing to the top of Counties 1, securing a 38-28 home win against Towcestrians, while Bourne achieved a much-needed first win in October against Stewarts & Lloyds, finishing 27-10.

In Counties 2, St Neots enjoyed a comfortable game, easily overcoming Oakham at home. Stamford College Old Boys faced a tough challenge, succumbing to league leaders Leighton Buzzard with a score of 63-13. However, Deepings celebrated their first win of the season, besting South Leicester 48-27.

In women’s rugby, Stamford Women advanced to the next round of the Papa John’s Intermediate Cup with a tense 12-7 win over Coalville. Daisy Attley played a pivotal role, scoring all points with four penalties, while Chantelle Miller was named Forward of the Match in a commendable team effort.

As the weekend wraps up, teams across football and rugby reflect on their performances, with some celebrating major victories and others seeking improvements ahead of the upcoming matches.