⚽ Wanderers Weekly: Seven Cup Ties and a Full House 🦁
Count them: seven cup ties in a single weekend, from the Belmont bulls chasing their road to Edgar Street to the Eagles, Sharks, Falcons U12, Spartans, juniors and Hawks all with silverware in their sights. Add the Men’s First Team welcoming Ledbury Reserves off the back of seventeen goals in three games, the Ladies hosting Westfields, and nearly thirty fixtures spread across the club, and you have one of the fullest Saturdays and Sundays we have known this season. Grab a brew, wrap up for the drizzle, and let us walk through the lot together.
🧬 The Club DNA Report 🧬
Belmont Wanderers has never been a club defined by one team or one result. Our identity lives in the badge across every age group, from the smallest boots learning to lose well to the seniors chasing promotion, and this week that shared character showed up loud and clear.
This week, our Attacking Prowess was the pillar that shone brightest. Sixteen from the U9 Lions, twelve from the Hammers, seven from the U15s and six from the bulls added up to a mountain of goals, with four hat-tricks in a single round of fixtures. That is not luck; that is players trusting the pass, running the channels and backing their finishing. When we move the ball quickly and share the load, very few sides in our leagues can live with us.
Defensively there is a solid base to build on, with two clean sheets and four Wall Awards recognising the courage of players stepping into unfamiliar roles, none more so than the Hawks’ outfield lads taking turns in goal. A heavy afternoon or two dragged the concession column up, but the honest work of learning together, as the Vipers are doing, is exactly how young defences grow. Meanwhile thirteen Player of the Match awards, six Playmaker nods, three Captain honours and a Sportsmanship award prove our player development and club values are ticking along beautifully. Keep believing in the process, Belmont: we play football the right way, we look after each other, and a club that does both is a club with no ceiling.
⛈️ Weekend Weather Watch ⛈️
- Saturday: A spot of drizzle, highs of 21.8°C and lows of 15.5°C. Mild enough, just bring a coat for the touchline.
- Sunday: Overcast, highs of 16.9°C and lows of 10.8°C. Cooler, so an extra layer for the little ones.
⚽ This Weekend’s Action ⚽
It is a bumper set of fixtures, and the cup competitions take centre stage. Seven Belmont sides go into knockout football this weekend, so expect nerves, drama and hopefully plenty to celebrate.
🏆 Cup Ties (do not miss these):
- Belmont bulls vs Tupsley Girls U11 Trailblazers (12:00)
- Belmont U10 Flames vs Toros FC U10 Santos (12:00)
- Belmont Wanderers Eagles vs Ludlow Town FC U12 Knights (10:30)
- Belmont wanderers sharks vs Toros FC U12 Titans (10:30)
- Belmont Falcons U12 vs Wellington Youth U12 Blue (10:30)
- Spartans vs FC Phoenix U13 Rovers (12:00)
- Belmont juniors vs Hinton Youth U14 (12:00)
- Belmont Wanderers Hawks u12 vs Kington Town Youth FC U12 (10:30)
Saturday’s league action:
- Belmont wanderers Men’s First Team vs Ledbury FC Reserves (14:30)
- Belmont Wanderers Reserves vs Fownhope FC (14:30)
- Herefordshire Belmont Belles vs Sutton Coldfield Town Juniors U17 Girls (10:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U11 vs Ludlow Town FC U11 Lions (10:30)
- Belmont Falcons u11 vs Shobdon Colts U11 (10:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U8s vs FC Phoenix U8 United (09:30)
- Belmont U8 Raiders vs Toros FC U8 Toffees (09:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U9 Lions vs Tenbury United Youth U9 (10:45)
- Belmont Tornadoes U9s vs Shobdon Colts U9 (10:45)
Sunday’s league action:
- Belmont Wanderers Ladies vs Westfields Ladies (14:00)
- Belmont U14 Boys vs Ledbury FC Youth U14 Rovers (12:00)
- Belmont Hammers vs Westfields Youth U14 (12:00)
- Belmont Wanderers U15 vs Toros FC U15 (14:00)
- Belmont colts u16 boys vs Ludlow Town FC U16 First (14:00)
- Belmont wanderers under 16s boys vs Hereford Lads Club Youth U16 Phoenix (14:00)
- U9 Belmont Bells Girls vs Ledbury FC Youth U9 Girls (09:30)
- Belmont Wanderers U10 Vipers vs Tupsley Girls U10 Lions (10:00)
- Belmont Diamonds U13 girls vs Tupsley Girls U13 Tigers (09:30)
- Belmont Cannons vs Westfields Youth U15 Girls Juniors (11:30)
- Belmont Bullets U14 Girls vs English Bicknor Youth U14 (10:00)
💡 Team Spotlight
This week we turn the lights on our Belmont U8 Raiders, led by coach Chris Tipping. The squad is Patrick, Casper, Isabella, Igor, Tymon, David, Bobby, Theo, Lucas, Albie, Aleksander, JASON, Arthur, Lewis and Toby. They faced a mountain last weekend and kept smiling all the way through it, which tells you everything about the character Chris is building. Go and give them a cheer as they take on Toros this Saturday.
A Big Belmont Welcome
Please give a huge Belmont welcome to the newest members of our family: Tymoteusz (Belmont U10 Flames), Harper (U9 Belmont Bells Girls), Anthony-John (Belmont Wanderers Hawks u12) and Max (Belmont Wanderers Hawks u12). We are thrilled to have you with us, and something tells us the Hawks will be glad of the reinforcements.
📸 From the Sidelines This Week 📸
🏆 The Weekly Roll of Honour 🏆
Weekly Honours List:
- Thomas (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ’10 Goals’ award.
- Jordan (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ‘Last-Ditch Hero’ award.
- Eduard (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ‘Leadership in Defence’ award.
- Thomas (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ‘Hat-trick Hero’ award.
- Charlie (Belmont Wanderers U15) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
- Lincoln (Belmont U14 Boys) earned the ‘First Assist’ award.
- Oskar (Belmont U14 Boys) earned the ‘First Assist’ award.
- Dexter (Belmont bulls) earned the ‘First Assist’ award.
- Oskar (Belmont U14 Boys) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
- Louie (Belmont U14 Boys) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
- Jake (Belmont U14 Boys) earned the ‘Leadership in Defence’ award.
- Lincoln (Belmont U14 Boys) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
- Ethan (Belmont U14 Boys) earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
- Arthur (Belmont U8 Raiders) earned the ‘Playmaker’ award.
- Patrick (Belmont U8 Raiders) earned the ‘Tackle Titan’ award.
Player of the Month: A huge club congratulations to our Player of the Month for August, Kallie (Belmont Bullets U14 Girls). A thoroughly deserved honour after a summer of standout performances.
Birthday Corner: A very happy birthday to Hugo, Jacob, Jack, Freddie, Justin, Patrick, Bailey and kyan. We hope you are all thoroughly spoilt.
✨ Last Week’s Highlights ✨
Belmont Wanderers U15 vs Ross Juniors U15 (Won 4-2)
Missing bodies and three weeks without training, yet the U15s still found a way to be clinical when it mattered. Games like this, scrappy and awkward, are the ones that separate a good side from a promotion side. Player of the Match: Charlie.
Belmont Falcons U12 vs Ledbury FC Youth U12 Rovers (Lost 0-2)
The scoreline stung, but the sharp one-two football that arrived late in the first half is the seed of something good. Heads stayed high and the fight never dropped, which is exactly the platform to build the next result on. Player of the Match: Max.
Belmont wanderers sharks vs Belmont Wanderers U12 Eagles (Lost 0-3)
A cruel finish, with the Sharks bright for large spells before conceding three in the final ten minutes. Their keeper was outstanding and desperately unlucky, and there is real football in this group waiting to be rewarded.
Belmont Hammers vs Hereford Lads Club Youth U14 Bulldogs (Won 12-0)
Twelve goals of slick, compact, pass-and-move football, capped by a 25-yard thunderbolt that had the bench celebrating before it landed. The Hammers are humming, and this was as complete a team display as you will see at this age group.
Belmont Wanderers U15 vs Tenbury United Youth U15 Tigers (Won 7-1)
Three games, three wins, and a fast start that blew away a stubborn five-at-the-back setup. The response after conceding showed a group that simply wants more, and the momentum is very real. Player of the Match: Dylan.
Belmont Wanderers U10 Vipers vs Ross Juniors FC U10 (Lost 1-10)
A tough afternoon on paper, but a brand-new side growing louder, braver and more connected by the week. Isla’s first goal for the Vipers was the perfect reward, and there are clear signs of progress arriving. Player of the Match: Nancy.
Belmont U14 Boys vs Ludlow Town FC U14 Knights (Won 3-0)
After a bumpy pre-season, the U14 boys opened their campaign with patience, a screamer from left-back Ethan and a clinical finish from Leo. Exactly the calm, controlled start the coaches asked for, and a lovely platform for the season. Player of the Match: Ethan.
Belmont Wanderers U9 Lions vs Ludlow Town FC U9 Lions (Won 16-1)
Sixteen goals of joyful, unstoppable link-up play, with the runs and passing at their very best. The Lions are three from three and playing football that is a genuine joy to watch. Player of the Match: Theo.
Belmont U10 Flames vs Wessington Juniors U10 Raptors (Drew 1-1)
Kevin’s early strike and a string of vital saves at the other end kept the Flames unbeaten. It would not click going forward on the day, but a never-say-die attitude and a rock-solid Jacob at the back mean the points column keeps ticking. Player of the Match: Mihai.
Belmont Falcons u11 vs FC Phoenix U11 Fire (Drew 1-1)
A hard-earned point against a slick passing side, with Reggie finishing Otis’s lovely ball to give Belmont the lead. A late deflection levelled it, but a draw was a fair reflection of a resilient, well-organised shift. Player of the Match: Anthony-john.
Belmont Wanderers U8s vs Toros FC U8 Origins (Won 3-2)
Two from two to start the campaign, and it could have been far more but for an opposing keeper in inspired form. The boys battled to the whistle and played some smashing football along the way. Player of the Match: Jack.
Belmont bulls vs Hereford Lads Club Youth U10 Thunder (Won 6-1)
Haiden’s hat-trick led a second-half masterclass, including a six-second end-to-end team goal the coach ranks among the best he has seen. Two wins from two, and now the cup beckons: can the bulls do the double? Player of the Match: Haiden.
Belmont U8 Raiders vs Leominster Town U8 Lightning (Lost 0-17)
A stronger, more physical opponent got the better of the scoreboard, but not the spirit. The Raiders kept smiling, kept battling and grew into the game, and at this age learning to lose well is a lesson worth its weight in gold. Player of the Match: Lewis.
⭐ Standout of the Week ⭐
Step forward Thomas (Belmont Wanderers U15), this week’s Standout with two awards and a cracking +100 points. A ’10 Goals’ milestone and a ‘Hat-trick Hero’ honour in the same week is a rich return, and a big part of why the U15s are flying. Take a bow, Thomas.
📈 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 (708 points)
📈 Card of the Week 📈
A special mention for Haiden, who rocketed +11 this week to an Overall Rating of 64, the biggest riser in the whole club. As the bulls’ coach put it, he looks like a new signing with confidence sky-high. Long may it continue.
🎮 Your Player Card & App 🎮
Every Belmont player now has their own collectible football card, with an Overall Rating that climbs all season long. Goals, assists, clean sheets, simply turning up and awards all count, and it resets each summer so everyone starts fresh. Log in to see your card, tick off your weekly challenges and customise it your way. 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 switch 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 sharp our older sides have looked in possession lately, it is well worth a read.
🗓️ 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: Coaches, this one is for you. Grab the Coach Training Shirt (COACHES ONLY) and look the part on the touchline this season.
❤️ Our Amazing Sponsors ❤️
A heartfelt thank you to our friends at RRA, proud official sponsor of our Belmont Wanderers U10 Vipers. Backing a brand-new team at the very start of their journey is exactly the kind of community spirit that keeps this club thriving.
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🔍 Pre-Match Previews 🔍
Belmont wanderers Men’s First Team vs Ledbury FC Reserves (Sat 14:30): Seventeen scored and just one conceded across three wins, our seniors arrive in ruthless form. Ledbury Reserves will find the going tough against a side this settled at both ends. Expect goals and a home crowd in good voice.
Belmont Wanderers Reserves vs Fownhope FC (Sat 14:30): The Reserves host Fownhope in what promises to be a proper local tussle. A big chance to lay down a marker at home, so get down and roar them on.
Herefordshire Belmont Belles vs Sutton Coldfield Town Juniors U17 Girls (Sat 10:30): A busy morning for the Belles, who face testing opposition in their U17 fixtures. Watch for UN, who doubles up for the Ladies on Sunday, and EM, sister of the Bullets’ Mya. Fearless football expected.
Belmont Wanderers U11 vs Ludlow Town FC U11 Lions (Sat 10:30): The U11s welcome Ludlow’s Lions for what should be an even, end-to-end morning. A great one to test themselves against sharp opposition. Keep an eye on Alex, whose big brother Sebastian turns out for the under 16s.
Belmont Falcons u11 vs Shobdon Colts U11 (Sat 10:30): Unbeaten with sixteen scored and only one conceded, the Falcons are flying. Anthony-john has been pulling the strings, and Shobdon will need to be at their best to contain this side.
Belmont Wanderers U8s vs FC Phoenix U8 United (Sat 09:30): Two wins from two and eyes firmly on a third. Player of the Match Jack and his teammates have started brilliantly, and there is a real togetherness building here. Bright, brave football guaranteed.
Belmont U8 Raiders vs Toros FC U8 Toffees (Sat 09:30): A fresh start for the Raiders after a bruising week, and exactly the fixture to bounce back in. Chris Tipping’s group keep smiling and keep learning, and every one-on-one battle won is a step forward. Go and back them loudly.
Belmont Wanderers U9 Lions vs Tenbury United Youth U9 (Sat 10:45): Three from three and a staggering 26 goals scored, the Lions are the talk of the club. Theo and the boys are irresistible in full flow. Tenbury are warned: this attack does not stop.
Belmont Tornadoes U9s vs Shobdon Colts U9 (Sat 10:45): The Tornadoes host Shobdon in what should be a lively morning. Watch for Reuben, brother of Bullets’ star Kallie, and Chibugo, whose sibling Kaobimjidenna features for the U8s. A real family affair.
Belmont bulls vs Tupsley Girls U11 Trailblazers (Sat 12:00) 🏆: Cup football, and the bulls could not be in better nick after a 6-1 romp. Coach Peter Pusharski, whose own child is in action this weekend, will want another fast finish. The road to Edgar Street starts here.
Belmont U10 Flames vs Toros FC U10 Santos (Sat 12:00) 🏆: Unbeaten and full of never-say-die spirit, the Flames step into the cup with confidence. If they can find the fluency to match their fight, they will take some stopping. A big morning at HQ.
Belmont Wanderers Ladies vs Westfields Ladies (Sun 14:00): Twelve goals in three games shows the Ladies mean business this term. UN, having also featured for the Belles, doubles up in a huge weekend of football. Westfields will provide a stern test, and it should be a cracker.
Belmont Wanderers Eagles vs Ludlow Town FC U12 Knights (Sun 10:30) 🏆: Cup day for the Eagles, guided by coaches Bennycarts95@gmail.com and Vlad Iusan, both with children in action this weekend. Fresh from getting the better of the Sharks, they will fancy their chances. Knockout drama guaranteed.
Belmont wanderers sharks vs Toros FC U12 Titans (Sun 10:30) 🏆: After a narrow loss, the Sharks get the perfect pick-me-up: a cup tie. Their keeper has been superb, and if the finishing follows the football, they will progress. Everything to play for.
Belmont Falcons U12 vs Wellington Youth U12 Blue (Sun 10:30) 🏆: The Falcons U12 head into the cup determined to turn good football into a good result. The late-first-half spark against Ledbury shows what they can do. A win here would kick-start the season nicely.
Spartans vs FC Phoenix U13 Rovers (Sun 12:00) 🏆: The Spartans open their cup campaign against Phoenix Rovers in what should be a tightly contested tie. Knockout football has a habit of bringing the best out of these boys. Get behind them.
Belmont juniors vs Hinton Youth U14 (Sun 12:00) 🏆: Cup football for the juniors, led by coach Liam Beavan, whose own child also plays this weekend. A chance to make a memory in the knockouts. Expect heart, effort and plenty of noise.
Belmont U14 Boys vs Ledbury FC Youth U14 Rovers (Sun 12:00): After a composed 3-0 opener, the U14 boys face the tough away-style test the coach flagged as crucial. Ethan’s screamer and Leo’s finish set the tone, and narrow margins are the name of the game now. A big early-season marker awaits.
Belmont Hammers vs Westfields Youth U14 (Sun 12:00): Three wins, eighteen scored and coming off a stunning twelve-goal display, the Hammers are in dreamland. Keep an eye on Freya, one of two Freyas across the Bullets and Hammers this weekend. If the passing keeps clicking, Westfields will have their work cut out.
Belmont Wanderers U15 vs Toros FC U15 (Sun 14:00): Three from three and playing with real swagger, the U15s aim to keep the perfect record intact. Thomas is banging in goals for fun and Charlie has been superb. This one has all the makings of a statement performance.
Belmont colts u16 boys vs Ludlow Town FC U16 First (Sun 14:00): A tough run of results means the colts, led by Jason Baginski, are hungry to turn a corner. Brothers Riley and Finley feature, alongside their Bullets sister Lacey elsewhere in the club. A big response is brewing, and this squad has too much spirit to stay down for long.
Belmont wanderers under 16s boys vs Hereford Lads Club Youth U16 Phoenix (Sun 14:00): Three wins, twenty goals and flying high, Michael Prosser’s under 16s are in superb shape, with the coach’s own child among those in action. Sebastian, brother of U11s’ Alex, will be looking to add to the tally. Free-scoring football expected.
U9 Belmont Bells Girls vs Ledbury FC Youth U9 Girls (Sun 09:30): A warm welcome to new signing Harper as the Bells take on Ledbury. Every game at this age is another joyful step forward. Go and cheer these girls on.
Belmont Wanderers U10 Vipers vs Tupsley Girls U10 Lions (Sun 10:00): A young, developing side backed by sponsors RRA, the Vipers keep growing every week. Isla’s first goal last time out was a lovely moment, and the communication is improving fast. Progress, not perfection, is the aim, and it is coming.
Belmont Diamonds U13 girls vs Tupsley Girls U13 Tigers (Sun 09:30): The Diamonds look to open their account against Tupsley in what should be a spirited contest. Every outing builds this group’s belief. Get behind them for a big morning.
Belmont Cannons vs Westfields Youth U15 Girls Juniors (Sun 11:30): The Cannons face Westfields determined to translate their effort into a result. The fight has been there, and a first win would do this group the world of good. Roll on Sunday.
Belmont Bullets U14 Girls vs English Bicknor Youth U14 (Sun 10:00): Our runaway leaders, three from three with 28 goals scored and Player of the Month Kallie in unstoppable form. Sisters Mya, Lacey, Kallie and Freya all feature in a squad brimming with quality. Simply unmissable.
Belmont Wanderers Hawks u12 vs Kington Town Youth FC U12 (Sun 10:30) 🏆: A cup tie and a fresh chance for the Hawks, who showed real fight and improvement last time out even with outfield players bravely taking turns in goal. New signings Max and Anthony-John add welcome strength. The arrow is pointing the right way.
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 💛🖤