⚽ Wanderers Weekly: Bullets Turn It Around 🦁
Three-one down at the break against last season’s unbeaten Division 3 side, our U14 Girls could have folded. Instead they came out swinging, and Kallie’s four-goal masterclass dragged Belmont from the brink to a 5-4 win that will be talked about for months. It set the tone for a weekend where nearly every corner of the club had a story to tell, from the U8s’ first competitive whistle to the U15s making it six points from six. Pour yourself a brew, this one’s a bumper edition.
🧬 The Club DNA Report 🧬
Belmont Wanderers has never been about one team or one result. Our identity lives in the whole family stepping out together, from the smallest boots to open-age football, and this week that identity shone from first whistle to last.
This week, our Attacking Prowess was the headline. Across our reporting sides we banged in goals for fun, with two hat-tricks to savour and multiple sides hitting five, seven and beyond. When the ball moves quickly and everyone works off it, chances arrive in waves, and our forwards took them with real relish. That appetite to attack, whatever the scoreline, is exactly the Belmont way.
Defensively, three clean sheets and six ‘Wall’ awards prove the foundations are sound, even if a couple of heavy afternoons, some down to rotten injury luck between the posts, remind us there’s work to do. The good news runs deeper than goals: two sportsmanship awards and three captain’s armbands show our Club Values are alive, while eight Player of the Match honours and five Playmaker awards tell you our Player Development pillar is thriving. Keep competing, keep supporting one another, and keep playing football we can be proud of. As individuals we’re growing, as teams we’re brilliant, and as a club we’re only getting stronger.
⛈️ Weekend Weather Watch ⛈️
- Saturday: Overcast with highs of 20.4°C and a cooler 12.5°C low. Grand conditions for football, a jumper for the sidelines wouldn’t hurt.
- Sunday: Rain on the way, up to 20.7°C but muggy with it. Pack the brolly and the spare socks.
⚽ This Weekend’s Action ⚽
A proper full card this weekend, and it doesn’t get much better than a Belmont derby double-header. On Sunday morning, Belmont wanderers sharks host Belmont Wanderers U12 Eagles at 09:00, before the reverse fixture, Belmont Wanderers Eagles vs Belmont Wanderers U12 Sharks, at 10:30. Bragging rights all round and, with coaches Bennycarts95@gmail.com and Vlad iusan watching their own children in the mix, plenty of family pride at stake too.
Saturday
- Belmont wanderers Men’s First Team vs Holme Lacy First (14:30)
- Belmont Wanderers Reserves vs Leominster Town Colts (14:30)
- U7 Belmont Blazers Boy’s vs Tenbury United Youth U7 (12:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U11 vs Hereford Pegasus Youth U11 (10:30)
- Belmont Falcons u11 vs FC Phoenix U11 Fire (10:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U8s vs Toros FC U8 Origins (09:30)
- Belmont U8 Raiders vs Leominster Town U8 Lightning (09:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U9 Lions vs Ludlow Town FC U9 Lions (10:45)
- Belmont Tornadoes U9s vs Wellington Youth U9 Orange (10:45)
- Belmont bulls vs Hereford Lads Club Youth U10 Thunder (12:00)
- Belmont U10 Flames vs Wessington Juniors U10 Raptors (12:00)
Sunday
- Belmont Wanderers Hawks u12 vs Hereford Lads Club U12 Bulls (10:30)
- Belmont Falcons U12 vs Ledbury FC Youth U12 Rovers (10:30)
- Belmont wanderers sharks vs Belmont Wanderers U12 Eagles (09:00)
- Belmont Wanderers Eagles vs Belmont Wanderers U12 Sharks (10:30)
- Spartans vs Shobdon Colts U13 (12:00)
- Belmont juniors vs Ross Juniors U14 (12:00)
- Belmont U14 Boys vs Ludlow Town FC U14 Knights (12:00)
- Belmont Hammers vs Hereford Lads Club Youth U14 Bulldogs (12:00)
- Belmont Wanderers U15 vs Tenbury United Youth U15 Tigers (14:00)
- Belmont colts u16 boys vs Ross Juniors U16 Boys Royals (14:00)
- Belmont wanderers under 16s boys vs Westfields Youth U16 Juniors (14:00)
- U9 Belmont Bells Girls vs Tenbury United Youth U8 Titans (09:30)
- Belmont Diamonds U13 girls vs Ledbury FC Youth U13 Girls (09:30)
- Belmont Cannons vs Hereford Pegasus Youth U15 Girls (11:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U10 Vipers vs Ross Juniors FC U10 (10:00)
💛 Club Connections 💛
There’s family woven right through this weekend’s teamsheets. Isla laces up for the U10 Vipers while her brother Harvey turns out for the U14 Boys, and the Vipers are something of a sibling hub: Darci-Leigh, Maddison, Scarlett and Nancy all have brothers and sisters in Belmont colours elsewhere across the club. A special mention to two busy bees pulling double duty: Theo features for both Belmont bulls and the U9 Lions, and Leo lines up for both the U15s and the U14 Boys. That’s proper love for the badge.
💡 Team Spotlight
This week the spotlight falls on our Belmont colts u16 boys, marshalled by coach Jason Baginski, who’ll have extra reason to cheer with his own child in the squad. The talented group: Connor, Jack, Jayden, Jenson, Logan, Rares, Riley, Finley, Paul, Harry, Harry, Josh, Oscar, Oliver and Evan. Go well, lads.
A Big Belmont Welcome
A warm Belmont hello to the newest members of our family: Hugo (Spartans), Lola (Belmont Hammers), Artemij (Belmont Wanderers U11), Milo (Belmont Hammers), Ronnie (Belmont Wanderers U11), Theodore (Belmont Wanderers U11), Ellie-Mae (Belmont Diamonds U13 girls), Rosie (Belmont Diamonds U13 girls), Patrick (Belmont U8 Raiders), Antou (U7 Belmont Blazers Boy’s) and Momodou (U7 Belmont Blazers Boy’s). We’re thrilled to have you with us. Patrick wasted no time, marking his U8 Raiders debut with a hat-trick!
📸 From the Sidelines This Week 📸
🏆 The Weekly Roll of Honour 🏆
Weekly Honours List
- Eric (Belmont Falcons U12) earned ‘The Wall’
- Max (Belmont Falcons U12) earned ‘First Goal’
- William (Belmont Falcons U12) earned the ‘Captain’s Armband’
- William (Belmont Falcons U12) earned ‘Player of the Match’
- Blake (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ’25 Goals’ award
- Dylan (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned ‘First Assist’
- Dylan (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned ‘Playmaker’
- Aston (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ‘Captain’s Armband’
- Thomas (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned ‘First Goal’
- Blake (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned ‘Player of the Match’
- Mia (Belmont Cannons) earned ‘Tackle Titan’
- Maisie (Belmont Cannons) earned ‘Player of the Match’
- Arthur (Belmont U8 Raiders) earned ‘First Assist’
- Albie (Belmont U8 Raiders) earned ‘The Wall’
Player of the Month: Huge congratulations to our August Player of the Month, Kallie (Belmont Bullets U14 Girls). On the evidence of that four-goal comeback, the honour is thoroughly deserved.
Birthday Corner: Many happy returns this week to Freya, Aleksander, Mason, Connor, Maximus, Isla, Oliver, Dominik, Kobe, LC and CB! Have a wonderful day.
✨ Last Week’s Highlights ✨
Belmont Wanderers U15 vs Westfields Youth U15 Juniors
Final Score: Won 5-1 | Player of the Match: Blake
Journalist’s Take: Six points from the opening two games and a three-goal first-half cushion, the U15s look every bit a side that means business. One late lapse aside, this was controlled, purposeful football that sets a lovely early benchmark.
Belmont wanderers sharks vs Wessington Juniors U12 Bears
Final Score: Won 2-0 | Player of the Match: Thomas-jay
Journalist’s Take: A first win of the season and a clean sheet to boot, built on high pressing and a stunning diving save from the Sharks’ number one. Moments of real magic from front to back suggest this group is clicking at just the right time, and just in time for that derby.
Belmont Wanderers U10 Vipers vs Hereford Lads Club Youth U10 Gazelles
Final Score: Lost 1-8 | Player of the Match: Ella
Journalist’s Take: Scorelines don’t tell the story of a brand-new team playing their very first game together, and these girls competed to the final whistle with smiles and heart. There were passages of real promise here, and this is a starting point to build on, not a verdict.
Belmont Wanderers U15 vs Westfields Youth U15
Final Score: Won 2-1 | Player of the Match: Charlie
Journalist’s Take: A gritty opening-day win against an evenly matched side, sealed by a lovely finish from Ellis after Westfields had levelled. Digging in to reclaim control after a setback is exactly the character that wins leagues.
Belmont Bullets U14 Girls vs Hucclecote Youth U14 Wildcats
Final Score: Won 5-4 | Player of the Match: The team
Journalist’s Take: Three-one down and seemingly out, the Bullets rewrote the script with a stunning second-half fightback, Kallie’s four goals and a hat-trick of assists from Lola the beating heart of it. A tactical tweak, unshakeable belief and a winner right at the death: this is the stuff of season openers you never forget.
Belmont Hammers vs Ledbury
Final Score: Won 4-3 | Player of the Match: KG
Journalist’s Take: A nervy, seven-goal thriller edged in Belmont’s favour, and three points is three points however it arrives. The Hammers head into the weekend with momentum and a taste for the dramatic.
Belmont Wanderers Hawks u12 vs Bartestree FC U12 Colts
Final Score: Lost 0-8 | Player of the Match: Not specified
Journalist’s Take: Losing your keeper to injury on Friday night and then his replacement inside twenty minutes is about as cruel as football gets. Chalk this one off, dust down and go again, nobody could have asked more of the lads in the circumstances.
Belmont Falcons U12 vs Presteigne St Andrews FC U12
Final Score: Won 3-1 | Player of the Match: William
Journalist’s Take: Crisp passing, relentless pressure and a poacher’s double from William made for a dominant morning’s work. With Max’s curling opener the pick of the goals, this is a team playing with real confidence and rhythm.
Belmont Wanderers U9 Lions vs Toros FC U9 Rapids
Final Score: Won 5-0 | Player of the Match: Logan
Journalist’s Take: The cup champions opened their campaign in style, with Logan’s thunderbolt breaking the resistance of an inspired Toros keeper. Slick link-up and tireless work off the ball, exactly what you want to see from a side with a badge to defend.
Belmont U10 Flames vs Shobdon Colts U10 Spitfire
Final Score: Won 5-4 | Player of the Match: Olly
Journalist’s Take: A rollercoaster opener that the Flames led, wobbled in and ultimately held onto with a bit of grit and a bit of luck. That front-foot first half is the standard to chase, and coming through a nervy finish will do this young side the world of good.
Belmont Wanderers U8s vs Ross Juniors U8
Final Score: Won 7-2 | Player of the Match: Noah
Journalist’s Take: A dream first competitive outing, complete with a hat-trick, a goal straight from a goal kick and a Man of the Match keeper making one-on-one saves for fun. For a first league game, this was a joy from start to finish.
Belmont Falcons u11 vs Wessington Juniors U11 Lions
Final Score: Won 7-0 | Player of the Match: Reggie
Journalist’s Take: Seven unanswered goals and a performance oozing togetherness, this was a statement opening day for the Falcons. With everyone contributing and the team visibly clicking, it’s a thrilling platform to build the season on.
Belmont U8 Raiders vs Ross Juniors U8 Colts
Final Score: Lost 5-12 | Player of the Match: Not specified
Journalist’s Take: Five-nil down and half the side playing up an age, these boys roared back to 5-4 with a debut hat-trick from Patrick and never lost their smiles. The final score belies a spirit that will serve this new team brilliantly.
⭐ Standout of the Week ⭐
Step forward Blake (Belmont Wanderers U15), our Standout of the Week with two awards and a whopping +122 points. Two Player of the Match displays and a ’25 Goals’ milestone in the same week is some going, take a bow.
📈 The Belmont Leaderboard 📈
Top 5 Players
- Kallie (259 points)
- Noah (205 points)
- Logan (185 points)
- Blake (172 points)
- Theo (170 points)
Top 3 Teams
- Belmont Bullets U14 Girls (924 points)
- Belmont Wanderers U9 Lions (876 points)
- Belmont Wanderers U15 (548 points)
📈 Card of the Week 📈
What a week for Blake, who climbed a club-best +12 to an Overall Rating of 68. When your card is rising that fast, you know the hard work is showing on the pitch.
🎮 Your Player Card & App 🎮
Every Belmont player now has their own collectible football card with an Overall Rating that climbs all season. Goals, assists, clean sheets, simply turning up and awards all count, and it resets each summer so everyone starts fresh. Players log in to see their card, tick off weekly challenges and customise it. This week’s challenges to chase for bonus points: ⚡ 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. See every squad’s cards at https://belmontwanderersfc.co.uk/player-cards and the club-wide leaderboard at https://belmontwanderersfc.co.uk/hall-of-fame. Add the portal to your phone’s home screen and turn on notifications so you never miss a fixture, an availability request, or your card levelling up.
🧑🏫 Coach’s Corner 🧑🏫
Looking for fresh ideas? The latest addition to the Training Wall is ‘Under 15/16, Passing & Receiving’ by Danielle houghton, available now in the Coach Dashboard. Given how our U15s are moving the ball, it’s timely stuff.
🗓️ Team of the Month 🗓️
Congratulations to our Team of the Month for August! Lining up in a 4-3-3 attacking formation, this month’s stars are: Libby, Jessica, Eduard, Naomi, Travis Thompson, Ruby, Aiden, Theo, Kallie and Lola. Well done, all.
🛍️ Club Shop Corner 🛍️
🛍️ Shop Spotlight: Grab the Children’s Training Shirts, perfect for training nights and proudly showing your Belmont colours.
❤️ Our Amazing Sponsors ❤️
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsor, official backers of the Belmont Wanderers U10 Vipers. Your support helps our newest team take their first steps in the game.
Are you a local business who’d love to get involved? We’d be delighted to hear from you about sponsorship opportunities.
🔍 Pre-Match Previews 🔍
Belmont wanderers Men’s First Team vs Holme Lacy First (Sat 14:30), Three wins, seventeen scored and just one conceded: the seniors are flying. Holme Lacy will need to be at their very best to slow a side in this kind of ruthless form. Get down early, this could be another big afternoon.
Belmont Wanderers Reserves vs Leominster Town Colts (Sat 14:30), The Reserves welcome Leominster Town Colts in what promises to be a competitive local tussle. A perfect chance to build early-season momentum in front of a home crowd.
U7 Belmont Blazers Boy’s vs Tenbury United Youth U7 (Sat 12:30), Our littlest Blazers take to the pitch, with new recruits Antou and Momodou settling in. It’s all about smiles, first touches and plenty of encouragement from the sidelines.
Belmont Wanderers U11 vs Hereford Pegasus Youth U11 (Sat 10:30), A home date for the U11s, who welcome three new faces in Artemij, Ronnie and Theodore. Expect energy and enthusiasm as the new-look squad gels.
Belmont Falcons u11 vs FC Phoenix U11 Fire (Sat 10:30), Eighteen scored, two conceded and three wins from three: the Falcons are simply irresistible right now. Fresh from a 7-0 opener, they’ll fancy their chances against Phoenix Fire. Unmissable.
Belmont Wanderers U8s vs Toros FC U8 Origins (Sat 09:30), After a dazzling 7-2 first competitive outing, the U8s host Toros full of confidence. More of that lovely passing and Noah’s heroics between the posts, please.
Belmont U8 Raiders vs Leominster Town U8 Lightning (Sat 09:30), The Raiders bounce back on home soil after a spirited first outing. With Patrick’s debut hat-trick still fresh, this new team will relish playing in front of their own.
Belmont Wanderers U9 Lions vs Ludlow Town FC U9 Lions (Sat 10:45), Twenty-two goals in three unbeaten games tells you all you need to know about the cup champions’ form. Logan and company will look to keep that scoring streak humming. A treat in store.
Belmont Tornadoes U9s vs Wellington Youth U9 Orange (Sat 10:45), The Tornadoes welcome Wellington Youth in what should be a lively, end-to-end contest. Plenty of running and plenty of heart guaranteed.
Belmont bulls vs Hereford Lads Club Youth U10 Thunder (Sat 12:00), Fresh off a hard-earned 2-0 clean sheet, the Bulls host Thunder with coach Peter pusharski, whose own child is in the ranks, on the touchline. Solid at the back and dangerous going forward, they’ll be tough to beat.
Belmont U10 Flames vs Wessington Juniors U10 Raptors (Sat 12:00), After that 5-4 rollercoaster opener, the Flames are all about that front-foot first-half football. Two wins from three and full of goals, they’ll relish a home test against the Raptors.
Belmont Wanderers Hawks u12 vs Hereford Lads Club U12 Bulls (Sun 10:30), A chance to bounce back after a bruising, injury-hit afternoon. With hopefully a clean bill of health between the sticks, the Hawks will be raring to reset against the Bulls.
Belmont Falcons U12 vs Ledbury FC Youth U12 Rovers (Sun 10:30), Three wins from three and playing sparkling football, the Falcons roll into this one brimming with belief. William’s in fine goalscoring touch, so Ledbury’s defence has been warned.
Belmont wanderers sharks vs Belmont Wanderers U12 Eagles (Sun 09:00), Derby day! The Sharks arrive off a confidence-boosting clean-sheet win, and there’s no sweeter fixture than an all-Belmont clash. Bragging rights on the line and family loyalties tested, don’t miss it.
Belmont Wanderers Eagles vs Belmont Wanderers U12 Sharks (Sun 10:30), The reverse derby, and with coaches Bennycarts95@gmail.com and Vlad iusan cheering on their own, the emotions will be running high. Two wins from three for the Eagles suggests a cracking, closely-fought affair.
Spartans vs Shobdon Colts U13 (Sun 12:00), The Spartans, boosted by new arrival Hugo, host Shobdon Colts in what should be a spirited midday battle. A great chance to make home advantage count.
Belmont juniors vs Ross Juniors U14 (Sun 12:00), Coach Liam beavan leads out the juniors, with plenty of Belmont siblings in the wider ranks watching on. A local derby with pride and points up for grabs.
Belmont U14 Boys vs Ludlow Town FC U14 Knights (Sun 12:00), A mixed start of a win, a draw and a defeat leaves the U14 Boys eager for a statement result. With Harvey and hard-working Leo in the mix, home advantage could be the tonic.
Belmont Hammers vs Hereford Lads Club Youth U14 Bulldogs (Sun 12:00), Two wins on the bounce, including that 4-3 thriller, has the Hammers purring. New boys Lola and Milo add to the squad depth as they chase a hat-trick of victories.
Belmont Wanderers U15 vs Tenbury United Youth U15 Tigers (Sun 14:00), Three wins, twelve scored and full of confidence, the U15s are the form team to watch. With Blake in blistering touch, Tenbury’s Tigers face a serious examination. Sunday’s must-see.
Belmont colts u16 boys vs Ross Juniors U16 Boys Royals (Sun 14:00), Our Team Spotlight side take centre stage, coach Jason Baginski cheering on his own child among the squad. Ten scored across a solid opening spell, expect the Colts to fight for all three points.
Belmont wanderers under 16s boys vs Westfields Youth U16 Juniors (Sun 14:00), Twenty goals in three wins is frightening form, and coach Michael Prosser has his own child flying the flag. Sebastian’s involved too, whose younger brother Alex features for the U11s. High-scoring drama guaranteed.
U9 Belmont Bells Girls vs Tenbury United Youth U8 Titans (Sun 09:30), The Bells ring out at home, with May among their ranks and sister Nancy no doubt cheering from the Vipers camp. All about enjoyment and growing as a team.
Belmont Diamonds U13 girls vs Ledbury FC Youth U13 Girls (Sun 09:30), Welcome debuts could be on the cards for Ellie-Mae and Rosie as the Diamonds host Ledbury. A lovely chance to shine in front of the home faithful.
Belmont Cannons vs Hereford Pegasus Youth U15 Girls (Sun 11:30), Tackle Titan Mia will be marshalling things as the Cannons look for a first win of the campaign. A determined display at home could be just the ticket against Pegasus.
Belmont Wanderers U10 Vipers vs Ross Juniors FC U10 (Sun 10:00), Our newest team, and our sponsor’s side, take to the pitch again after two learning experiences. With Isla, Darci-Leigh, Maddison, Scarlett and Nancy all involved, expect heart, smiles and steady improvement. Get behind the girls.
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