Weekend sports round up

Monday, 5 January 2026 08:41

Football

The weather once again having a major impact on our local sides with only one game going ahead thanks to a 3G pitch in Division One of the Peterborough and District League, where the Daniel Reserves remain top following their 2-1 win over visitors Netherton United Reserves. Adam Steels on target for the second game in a row with the other goal being an own goal.

Peterborough United’s six game unbeaten league run has ended losing 5-2 away at 2nd placed Lincoln City. This was after Harry Leonard had given Posh the lead midway through the first half.

Women’s Football

Stamford AFC could not complete a league double over Gainsborough Trinity in the East Midlands Women’s Regional Premier Division after suffering a 2-1 defeat away. Emma Pollard with their goal.

Youth Football

Peterborough & District Leagues

Under 16 Division 1 - Stamford AFC Young Daniels Yellow 1–6 Deeping Rangers Claret

Under 15 Division 2 – Stamford AFC Young Daniels Red 17-0 Eunice Huntingdon White

Rugby

On a bitterly cold evening, Northampton Saints returned to the top of the Premiership in style in their 5.30 kick off with an emphatic win by 66 points to 21 at home to Harlequins.

The Saints scoring ten tries with a hat-trick for player of the match Alex Coles. Two each for . Fin Smith also going over for a try to add to his eight conversions.

Despite a second half fight back by Saracens after trailing 26-7 at the break, Leicester Tigers ran out winners by 36 points to 28 in the English Gallagher Premiership thanks to two tries from Adam Radwan and one each from Olly Cracknell, Joe Heyes and Freddie Steward. Billy Searle completing the scoring with four conversions and a penalty.