WEEK 20: Cup wins and positives across the board! It was another outstanding week across the Buckhurst Hill youth section with strong performances, important wins, and progress in cup competitions.
COUNTY CUP WINNERS! A huge well done to the U18 Lionesses and the coaches. 
Across the rest of the youth section there were plenty of positive results and performances, with teams showing great character, teamwork and continued development.
From exciting attacking football to determined defensive displays, it was another weekend that highlighted the strength of the Buckhurst Hill youth pathway and the fantastic work being done by our coaches and volunteers.
The season is entering its crucial stages now, and with cup runs still alive and league campaigns continuing, there is plenty more football to come.
Up The Stags 
Little Arthur was on fire in our U6s this weekend, earning Player of the Week for a brilliantly fun, energetic display. Smiles, tackles, goals… everything you want at this age. ⚽️💙🖤
A brilliant comeback away at Blackmore after falling behind. Max put in a Man of the Match performance, showing quality and determination, and Freddie grabbed a crucial equaliser to cap a gutsy effort. 💪🔵⚫️
The U7 Whites returned after the break with an improved performance against Billericay Blues. The group showed real progress, growing into the game and putting together some positive attacking play. Another step forward as they continue their development.
U7 BLUES – Festival CupThe U7 Blues lost to Byron Red Star today, in our second festival cup game of the season.
This was always going to be one of the tougher matches in the group stages and with 2 more games to play, we can still go through.
We started strongly but were unable to take our chances in the first half other than a great finish from our strikers following a good team build up.
The boys stayed strong in the second half, not conceding any further goals but unfortunately weren’t able to convert at the other end either.
Today’s game showed how far we’d come as a team as we were beaten quite easily by the opponents earlier in the season.
The whole squad put in a really good shift today and are improving every week
A tough morning for the Whites, who are still finding their feet in a division that doesn’t quite suit them. Plenty of hard work, plenty of heart, and once the group settles into their correct level, they’ll absolutely flourish. ⚫🔵⚫🔵
After a long trip to Colchester and a challenging first half, the girls showed unbelievable character. Trailing at the break, they came out fighting, dominated the second period and turned the match completely on its head. 🚌🔥🖤
Not their most fluent performance, but still strong enough to get the job done at home. Zach Louw stole the show with all four goals. A lively and confident display. ⚽🔥💙
U9 ROYALS – Win and clean sheet, great day!A dominant win for the U9 Royals vs Hornchurch in the Echo festival.
A slow start but was one way traffic from the 5th to 50th minute.
A number of good performances, but shout out to Frank. R and Albert.G who reluctantly stepped up to fill in for our missing keeper. Two clean sheets in two weeks is really pleasing ⚫️🔵
No game this weekend as the fixture was called off — which obviously means we’re claiming the win. Sometimes football gives you those small victories!
U9 BLACKS – Last gasp winner!U9 Blacks were excellent in coming from behind to win with a last minute winner away at Harold Wood. General play worthy of more goals, passing better and won most of their battles. A good watch
A competitive outing for the U10 Blues, who showed great character throughout. There were some excellent moments of quality, strong performances in midfield, and well-taken finishes that reflected the team’s continued development.
U10 LIONESSES – Winning streak continues!U10 lionesses continued their winning streak with a win at home to Blackmore youth who had not lost a game in 4 months. We were 0-1 down at half time but a spirited performance against a physical boys side and a last minute goal secured our win. Even better on international women’s day 🙌🙌!
A sensational performance from the in-form Tigresses against strong opposition. The game was competitive early on, but the girls stepped up another level in the second half, dominating possession and territory. A fantastic collective effort, capped by a standout Player of the Match display in goal.
Superb away win for our Under 11’s Blues! 🔵⚫ against Mindset with a top-class team performance — winning battles, defending brilliantly and playing some fantastic attacking football.
Four goals for new recruit Ezra! ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🔥
U11 BLACKS – Unwell GK cant stop the Blacks!U11 Blacks won away to County Park. Only had 8 and missing our GK due to illness this morning. To be fair the oppo only played 8 first half which was sporting. 9 vs 8 second half.
U11 WHITES – Chances galore but the win is pleasing U11 Whites beat a strong Brentwood Town side this morning. Could have been a more comfortable victory but we failed to convert lots of chances. Overall, very happy with the win 👍🏽
U11 LIONESSES – Great football, lots of positivesThe U11 Lionesses drew 3-3 at home to St Clere’s U11 boys. A match we should have won after going 3-0 up, but we didn’t deal with their key threat for a couple of the goals. Their goalkeeper made some fantastic saves to keep them in it and the girls played their usual great football so lots of positives to take away too. We then enjoyed cheering the U18 Lionesses onto cup victory at Bowers & Pitsea. Looking forward to the open top bus around Buckhurst Hill today 😀
A strong showing from the U12 Lionesses in a challenging fixture. Despite adversity and key moments not going their way, the girls played some excellent football and showed real determination throughout.
U12 TIGRESSES – First game in weeks ends on a highU12 Tigresses played our first game in four/five weeks today, running out 2-1 winners vs our friends Byron Red Star Lionesses. Typically competitive match against a team flying in the Essex girls league, and we were deserved winners. Player of the match was Meadow, strong and committed throughout.
U13 LIONESSES – Job well doneU13 Lionesses with very big win in the league. A mismatch but girls did their job.
A 4–1 cup win despite missing five players through illness and injury. Not the prettiest game, but full of grit, togetherness and determination. Praise as well for the young referee and the spirit shown by both sets of coaches — exactly the environment everyone wants. 💙👏🏆
U13 ROYALS - Quarter final upsetU13 royals lost in our county cup quarter final. Not at our best to be honest.
Were 2-0 down at half time and did really well to get back to 2-2 but a mistake meant we went 3-2 down and then conceded another 2 in very quick fashion which killed the game.
Shame on the day but a nice cup run none the less.
U14 BLUES – On a run!8th win in a row for the U14 Blues beating a very defensive Riverhawks 5-1. Big test next game vs TOTL Euro Dagenham.
U14 BLACKS – Lawnmower breakdown?U14 Blacks won away at Upminster 1-0. Shin length grass made it one to forget, but they ground it out.
A 5–2 home win for the U15 Blacks against Cobra. A fast start set the tone, and while the second half tested the group, resilience and key moments proved decisive. A great result after the long break.
A superb end to the year as the Lionesses progressed to the Quarter-Finals of the League Cup. A composed and confident performance saw them take control early and never look back.
U16 Blacks - 7-4 victory U16s managed another win today! ⚽️🎉Think Kev brings us the luck. Thanks @~Kev Mohan for helping us out.
Boys got a bit complacent at times, should have been 7-2 but overall they played well. Some superb goals! Hopefully a few wins recently gives them confidence for the quarter final cup game next week! ⚽️💙
After injuries, illness and back-to-back fixtures, the message was clear — finish the year strongly. The response was emphatic, with goals flowing and the team delivering exactly what was asked of them.
A huge well done to the U18 Lionesses and the coaches. 🏆 👏 🎉💙🖤
Great match and very inspiring for the young lionesses that were watching. Congratulations to you all ❤️⚽️
Fantastic achievement well done to all involved
U18 EJA BLACKS – Semi Final awaits!After a good week of Training plus the important Friendly last Sunday v Bowers,the Players produced a professional & comfortable County Cup victory against our EJA counterparts Chelmsford City.
The 3 Goals by Henry Denis & Beau were straight of the Training Field showing the importance of attending sessions.
A tough assignment in Concorde FC U18s await in the Semi Final.
Well done to the whole Squad-great attitude all round 👍🏆⚽️💯
Sad to see so many games called off again due to the weather, sadly this time of year is the same story.
Well done to those who played and lets look forward to a drier week ahead!
Up the Stags.
