07/10/2026
EARLY LEADERS HAVE RISEN IN THE ADL
A full weekend of solely League Games saw all bar two sides in action. After three weekends an early set of title hopefuls have risen across the 3 Divisions.
In the ADL Premier Division Stoke Mandeville sit top with 3 wins from three after putting Great Missenden to the sword 0-4. Sean Cole's (2) Aiden Rennie and Tommy Gibson on the scoresheet. That’s three games and zero wins for the Champions. Elmhurst got their first win beating old friends AVTT 5-3, as they sit bottom or the table; Muhammad Abubakr (2)
& Oliver Garcia (2) and Ameer Aslam scoring. AWFC and Wingrave drew 2-2 as both sides also look for the first wins. Harry Collins and Casey Dawson with AW's goals. Aylesbury Hornets and Wendover was postponed closed to Kick off due to an unplayable pitch.
In Division One Stoke Mandeville Reserves sit top with three wins like their first team. A James George goal within 21 seconds put them on their way to a 7-0 win over Steeple and Ludgershall.; super sub Alex Harizanov with a second half hat-trick. Rivets Sports are second after a tight 3-2 win over old friends Aylesbury Penguins. Tom Staszewski. Tinashe Mabaudi and Eyitayo Adesina scoring. Aylesbury Hearts are off and running as they beat Wendover Reserves 3-1. Tonny Kagaba with a brace. Haddenham won big ,hitting AWFC Reserves 8-0. Luke Lindsay's freekick the highlight. AFC Chesham best AVD Warriors 3-1, but Harley Borrett missed a penalty at 1-1 that could have changed the game in AVDs favour. Zeeshan Ahmed's early opener cancelled out by Cam Harvell, Oli Holmes with a brace for the winners.
In Division Two AVTT Reserves lead a pack of 5 sides on 6 points and 100/% records. They beat Thame 1-0, Isa Khan with the only goal. Aylesbury Phoenix beat Wingrave Reserves 2-1 in a niggly game. Steve Moore & Ryan Coker put Phoenix two up before Callum Altwood got a goal back. Aylesbury Hornets Reserves beat Tring Athletic A 3-2. Jamie Knights missed penalty had no impact on Aylesbury Royals as they still won 3-0 away at Arncott. Three second half goals from Knight, Luke Dowie and Joshua Morton. Quainton's youth outdid Aylesbury Penguins Reserves 6-2, romping 0-5 ahead via Jack Hancocks and Jamie Mai in the first Hal,Ryan Budd, Wilson Hall and Ryan Glaser scorer in.15 minute blitz before Ray Long scored twice; Budd getting a second late on for the 6th goal. The final game saw Chearsley win 2-1 away at Steeple & Ludgershall Reserves. Gus Hay put them ahead just before the break before Steeple sub Kieran Axtell equalised a minute after coming on. Chearsley sub Harry Lazaruk though scored the winner 8 minutes from time.
Words - Marc Thoday