⚽ Wanderers Weekly: The Whole Club Steps Out 🦁
The seniors have set the tone, and now the rest of Belmont takes the stage. This is the weekend the season truly belongs to everyone: from our smallest U7 boots to the U16s, the girls’ sides to the age-group boys, we have all survived the summer and the fixtures are stacked high. A heartfelt good luck to everyone starting out for the very first time this weekend, and to every returning player kicking on from last season. Play with a smile, and remember: win, lose or draw, the moment you step onto that pitch you have already done the hardest part. Let’s enjoy every minute of it.
🧬 The Club DNA Report 🧬
Belmont Wanderers has never been about one team or one result. Our identity is built across every age group, every touchline and every Saturday and Sunday morning, and this week that shared spirit showed itself again.
This week, our Attacking Prowess was the pillar that shone brightest. Eight goals across our reported games, headlined by a six-goal haul, tells you everything about the appetite to get forward and hurt teams. There is real intent in the final third, and that willingness to play with adventure is exactly the Belmont way.
Defensively, conceding just one goal in each fixture points to a back line that is doing plenty right, even if the clean sheets have not quite arrived yet. Those shutouts will come as understanding grows week by week, and our focus on club values and player development remains the quiet engine of everything we do. Keep backing one another, keep learning, and keep smiling: that is the philosophy that carries Belmont forward, and it will serve us brilliantly all season long.
⛈️ Weekend Weather Watch ⛈️
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, highs of 20.6°C and lows of 12.7°C. Grand conditions for football.
- Sunday: A spot of drizzle, highs of 23.1°C and lows of 13.4°C. Pack a coat, but nothing to dampen the mood.
⚽ This Weekend’s Action ⚽
A bumper slate as the whole club comes out to play:
- Belmont Wanderers Men’s First Team vs Westfields Reserves (14:30)
- Belmont Wanderers Reserves vs Burghill Rangers AFC Men (14:30)
- Herefordshire Belmont Belles vs Coventrians U17 Girls (10:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U7 Boys vs Toros FC U7 Warriors (12:30)
- Belmont Falcons U11 vs Wessington Juniors U11 Lions (10:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U8s vs Ross Juniors U8 (09:30)
- Belmont U8 Raiders vs Ross Juniors U8 Colts (09:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U9 Lions vs Toros FC U9 Rapids (10:45)
- Belmont Tornadoes U9s vs FC Phoenix U9 Dragons (10:45)
- Belmont Bulls vs Wellington Youth U10 Juniors (12:00)
- Belmont U10 Flames vs Shobdon Colts U10 Spitfire (12:00)
- Belmont Wanderers Hawks U12 vs Bartestree FC U12 Colts (10:30)
- Belmont Falcons U12 vs Presteigne St Andrews FC U12 (10:30)
- Belmont Wanderers Eagles vs Orleton Youth U12 (10:30)
- Belmont Wanderers Sharks vs Wessington Juniors U12 Bears (10:30)
- Belmont Juniors vs Weston Youth FC U14 (12:00)
- Belmont Hammers vs Ledbury FC Youth U14 Rovers (12:00)
- Belmont Wanderers U15 vs Westfields Youth U15 (12:00)
- Belmont Wanderers Under 16s Boys vs Ledbury FC Youth U16 (14:00)
- Belmont Colts U16 Boys vs Hereford Pegasus Youth U15 (14:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U9 Girls vs Toros FC U9 Storm (09:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U10 Vipers vs Hereford Lads Club Youth U10 Gazelles (10:00)
- Belmont Diamonds U13 Girls vs Kington Town U13 Girls (09:30)
- Belmont Cannons vs Tupsley Girls U16 Pumas (11:30)
- Belmont Bullets U14 Girls vs Hucclecote Youth U14 Wildcats (10:00)
💡 Team Spotlight
The spotlight falls this week on our Belmont Hammers, guided by coach Daniel Ricketts. The squad: JM, FT, MB, LC, KG, LK, CP, DM, RH, TB, SR, CG, JD, MP, GM, OP, DK, JC, CR, DM. A cracking group with plenty to look forward to, so let’s get behind them.
A Big Belmont Welcome
A warm Belmont welcome to the newest members of our family: CL (Belmont Colts U16 Boys), FG (Belmont Wanderers Hawks U12), JW (Spartans), LR (U9 Belmont Bells Girls), CE (Belmont Juniors), CW (Belmont Wanderers Hawks U12) and CD (Belmont Wanderers U15). We are thrilled to have you all with us.
📸 From the Sidelines This Week 📸
🏆 The Weekly Roll of Honour 🏆
A fine week of individual honours to celebrate:
- RH (Belmont Bullets U14 Girls) earned the ’10 Goals’ award.
- KG (Belmont Bullets U14 Girls) earned the ’25 Goals’ award.
- MD (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ‘Matchday Check-in’ award.
- JF (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ‘Matchday Check-in’ award.
- ED (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ‘Matchday Check-in’ award.
- TH (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ‘Matchday Check-in’ award.
- JH (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ‘Matchday Check-in’ award.
- TH (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ‘Matchday Check-in’ award.
- LM (Belmont U14 Boys) earned the ‘Matchday Check-in’ award.
- MH (Belmont U14 Boys) earned the ‘Matchday Check-in’ award.
Birthday Corner: A very happy birthday this week to NR, LT, NA, DP and CG. Have a wonderful day, all of you.
✨ Last Week’s Highlights ✨
Belmont Bullets U14 Girls vs Ewyas Harold
Final Score: Won 6-1
A confident six-goal send-off to pre-season, with the goals shared and two players slotting home from clever wing play before a second-half formation switch paid off handsomely. The one blemish was a late penalty, but with a hat-trick to celebrate and new faces bedding in nicely at the back, the Bullets head into Division 1 in fine fettle.
Belmont Hammers vs TBC
Final Score: Won 2-1
A hard-earned 2-1 win is exactly the sort of result that builds belief, and RH capping it with the Player of the Match nod is the perfect footnote. Grinding out tight games is a habit worth keeping.
⭐ Standout of the Week ⭐
This week’s Standout is KG (Belmont Bullets U14 Girls), banking another award and a tidy +100 points. A goalscorer in serious form and thoroughly deserving of the applause. Take a bow.
📈 The Belmont Leaderboard 📈
Top 5 Players
- KG (209 points)
- NA (180 points)
- TP (170 points)
- LF (170 points)
- AR (150 points)
Top 3 Teams
- Belmont Bullets U14 Girls (801 points)
- Belmont Wanderers U9 Lions (717 points)
- Belmont Wanderers U15 (313 points)
📈 Card of the Week 📈
A special mention for JM, who climbed a superb +6 this week to reach an Overall Rating of 60, the biggest riser anywhere in the club. Momentum is a lovely thing, so keep it going.
🎮 Your Player Card & App 🎮
Every Belmont player has their very own collectible football card, and its Overall Rating climbs all season long. Goals, assists, clean sheets, simply turning up and awards all add to the total, and it resets each summer so everyone starts on a level footing. Log in to see your card, tick off your weekly challenges and give it a personal touch. This week’s bonus challenges to chase: ⚡ On a Roll: earn 8 points this week; 🚀 Double Up: earn 20 points this week.
Collect your team’s full set of squad cards and earn team badges together at https://belmontwanderersfc.co.uk/team-badges. Browse every squad’s cards at https://belmontwanderersfc.co.uk/player-cards, and check the club-wide standings at https://belmontwanderersfc.co.uk/hall-of-fame. Add the portal to your phone’s home screen and switch on notifications so you never miss a fixture, an availability request, or your card levelling up.
🧑🏫 Coach’s Corner 🧑🏫
Coaches after a spark of inspiration should head to the Training Wall for the newest addition: ‘Under 15/16: Passing & Receiving’ by Danielle Houghton. It is available now in the Coach Dashboard.
🗓️ Team of the Month 🗓️
Huge congratulations to our Team of the Month for August. Lining up in a 4-3-3 attacking shape, the honoured names are: LP, JJ, ET, NE, Travis Thompson, RH, AR, TP, KG, LN. Well done, one and all.
🛍️ Club Shop Corner 🛍️
🛍️ Shop Spotlight: Grab the Children’s Training Shirts, ideal for training nights and showing your Belmont colours with pride.
❤️ Our Amazing Sponsors ❤️
We simply could not do it without them, so a big thank you to the businesses backing Belmont.
PartyFloss
Official sponsor of Belmont U14 Boys
MBW Electrical
Official sponsor of Belmont Wanderers Men’s First Team
🔍 Pre-Match Previews 🔍
Belmont Wanderers Men’s First Team vs Westfields Reserves (Sat, 14:30) Three wins from three and seventeen scored with just one conceded: the First Team are purring. Westfields Reserves arrive to face a side brimming with confidence, and the clubhouse will be hoping for four in a row.
Belmont Wanderers Reserves vs Burghill Rangers AFC Men (Sat, 14:30) The Reserves get their teeth into Burghill Rangers in what promises to be a proper contest. A strong home showing here would set the tone nicely.
Herefordshire Belmont Belles vs Coventrians U17 Girls (Sat, 10:30) The Belles welcome Coventrians for a testing morning fixture. Expect energy, pride and plenty of heart on the home side.
Belmont Blazers U7 Boys vs Toros FC U7 Warriors (Sat, 12:30) For some of our youngest Blazers this is a big weekend, and Toros will provide a friendly challenge. Smiles first, football second, and let’s cheer every touch.
Belmont Falcons U11 vs Wessington Juniors U11 Lions (Sat, 10:30) Thirteen goals in three outings shows the Falcons know where the net is. Against the Lions, that attacking edge could be the difference.
Belmont Wanderers U8s vs Ross Juniors U8 (Sat, 09:30) An early kick-off and a local tussle to get the day rolling. The U8s will relish the chance to show what they have been working on.
Belmont U8 Raiders vs Ross Juniors U8 Colts (Sat, 09:30) The Raiders line up alongside their U8 clubmates for a Ross double-header. Plenty of enthusiasm guaranteed from the off.
Belmont Wanderers U9 Lions vs Toros FC U9 Rapids (Sat, 10:45) Three wins, twenty-one scored, three conceded: the Lions are one of the club’s form sides and sit second in our team leaderboard. The Rapids will have their work cut out against this in-form crew.
Belmont Tornadoes U9s vs FC Phoenix U9 Dragons (Sat, 10:45) The Tornadoes take on the Dragons in what should be a lively, end-to-end affair. Fans can look forward to a spirited morning.
Belmont Bulls vs Wellington Youth U10 Juniors (Sat, 12:00) The Bulls host Wellington Youth with everything to play for. A determined home effort could see them come out on top.
Belmont U10 Flames vs Shobdon Colts U10 Spitfire (Sat, 12:00) The Flames are hunting for more consistency after a mixed run, and home advantage could be just the tonic. A tidy performance would put a spring in their step.
Belmont Wanderers Hawks U12 vs Bartestree FC U12 Colts (Sun, 10:30) The Hawks are itching to turn recent effort into points, and this is a great chance to do it. With two new faces recently arriving, there is fresh energy in the squad.
Belmont Falcons U12 vs Presteigne St Andrews FC U12 (Sun, 10:30) Two wins and only two conceded: the Falcons are well drilled and hard to beat. Presteigne will find this a stern test.
Belmont Wanderers Eagles vs Orleton Youth U12 (Sun, 10:30) Two wins from three has the Eagles flying, and Orleton visit a confident home side. Expect a competitive, entertaining game.
Belmont Wanderers Sharks vs Wessington Juniors U12 Bears (Sun, 10:30) The Sharks welcome the Bears in a fixture full of promise. A committed home display could tip the balance their way.
Belmont Juniors vs Weston Youth FC U14 (Sun, 12:00) The Juniors open up against Weston Youth with plenty to prove. Backing from the sidelines will count for a lot here.
Belmont Hammers vs Ledbury FC Youth U14 Rovers (Sun, 12:00) Fresh from a gutsy 2-1 win, the Hammers, this week’s Team Spotlight, carry momentum into the Ledbury clash. Another tight one could well be settled by their growing belief.
Belmont Wanderers U15 vs Westfields Youth U15 (Sun, 12:00) Unbeaten in their last three with eighteen goals to show for it, the U15s are motoring. Westfields provide the opposition as this side looks to keep the good times rolling.
Belmont Wanderers Under 16s Boys vs Ledbury FC Youth U16 (Sun, 14:00) Three wins, twenty scored and just five conceded: the U16s are in superb nick. Ledbury visit a side full of swagger and firepower.
Belmont Colts U16 Boys vs Hereford Pegasus Youth U15 (Sun, 14:30) Ten scored and only three conceded shows the Colts are well balanced. A win here would give their season a real push.
Belmont Bells U9 Girls vs Toros FC U9 Storm (Sun, 09:30) The Bells kick off their weekend against Toros, and there is a fresh face in the ranks to boot. A morning to enjoy and grow.
Belmont Wanderers U10 Vipers vs Hereford Lads Club Youth U10 Gazelles (Sun, 10:00) The Vipers look to build on an even start against the Gazelles. Home support could help nudge them over the line.
Belmont Diamonds U13 Girls vs Kington Town U13 Girls (Sun, 09:30) The Diamonds host Kington in what should be a keenly fought morning. Plenty for the fans to savour.
Belmont Cannons vs Tupsley Girls U16 Pumas (Sun, 11:30) Solid and hard to break down, the Cannons take on the Pumas with everything to play for. A first win of the run could be around the corner.
Belmont Bullets U14 Girls vs Hucclecote Youth U14 Wildcats (Sun, 10:00) Fresh from a 6-1 win and top of our team leaderboard, the Bullets begin Division 1 life against the Wildcats. With KG in red-hot form, the goals could well keep flowing.
As an individual we are strong, as a team we are brilliant, as a club we are unstoppable. We are Belmont Wanderers FC.
Warmest wishes,
Chris, Chairman