Seven Watford Sunday League sides advance in Herts Junior Cup

Everett Rovers, whose previous team won this competition in 2018, saw the class of 2023 move comfortably into the next round with an impressive 6-0 away victory over Welwyn Warriors Reserves.

The game was over as a contest by half-time, with Rovers finding the net four times in the opening 45 minutes thanks to goals from Archie Potton, Bernard Ankamah, Lucas Roberts and an own goal.

Jordan Standley added a fifth in the second half before Lucas Roberts completed the scoring with his second of the game.

The ball is played into the area in Everett Rovers' victory (Image: Everett Rovers FC)

West Herts also hit six as they beat Hemel Ghosts, with Al Hammouda scoring twice, supported by goals from Ryan Legge, Declan O'Gorman, Jacob Culshaw and Taylor Jeggo.

St Josephs Reserves won the all-WSL tie, beating Third Division Bricket Wood Acorns 6-2.

Goals from Alex Michael and Jack Micklewright were not enough for the home side as Joes progressed thanks to a hat-trick from Jude Brasenell, supported by single strikes from Ronnie Blagden, Johnny Hopkins and Robbie Tocher.

The other Second Division side through are Frances George who enjoyed a 4-2 away victory over Stotford Rovers.

It didn’t look being a good morning for George as the home side had the better of the early play and went ahead after a goal on the counter-attack.

George equalised in added-on time at the end of the first half thanks to a well-struck penalty from Dexter Franklin-Beck.

The visitors started the second period brightly and doubled their lead when Elliot Kay-Jessop won the flick-on just inside the opposing half, allowing Daniel Watts to hit a dipping strike which gave the keeper no chance.

Franklin-Beck had the chance to make it 3-1 but this time he missed a second penalty, but soon after Michel McMorrin scored from a free-kick from inside his own half which bounced over the Rovers keeper and into an empty net.

Franklin-Beck added his second and George’s fourth, although Rovers pulled one back ten minutes from time.

The other three sides to progress all represent the league’s bottom division.

Runaway leaders Woodside Reserves had a 3-0 home win over Alban Dynamo Reserves.

The scoring was opened thanks to an own goal before Lui Potiuk forced the ball over the line from close range.

The win was confirmed in the second half thanks to a header from Tom Garratt.

Carpenders Park Royals had a 5-2 home success over Hemel Saracens.

Royals had a dream start, going ahead in the just the second minute when Tedi Prushi scored from a rebound.

Robert Da Silva doubled the lead ten minutes before half-time, finishing off a smart team passing move.

Three minutes into the second half, Danny Lewis slotted home, before Jordan Woods rounded the keeper to net the fourth goal on the hour mark.

Saracens made a fight of it, scoring twice in five minutes midway through the half through a free-kick and a penalty, but Liam Coles put the result beyond doubt when he netted five minutes from time.

Chorleywood Club AFC needed a penalty shoot-out to put out Gossoms End Reserves 2-1 following a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, George Blanks with the goal.

The three league sides who went out were Everett Rovers Reserves who suffered a 6-0 defeat to Chaulden Athletic, whilst Dome Bar lost 4-2 to Hertfordshire Vets and Abbots Athletic went down 3-1 to Royston Rangers.

Premier Division

After a slow start in the top flight, Glenn SSC now seem to be finding some form as they beat FC Unicorn 6-1.

Chris Blunden opened the scoring mid-way through the first half before Lewis Putman added a second before the break.

Callum O'Connor pulled a goal back for Unicorn in the second half but that was as good as it got for them, as Glenn added four more goals to their tally, with Putman scoring twice to complete a hat-trick, in between a Frankie Henley header and a free-kick from Owen Ayres.

Brogan Townsend opened the scoring in the first half to send Evergreen on their way to a 3-0 victory over Forza Watford.

The points were sealed in the second period thanks to goals from a Jake Sahota near-post header from a Jamie Robertson corner, while Shay Mehta bundled in another corner, this time from Matt Goodchild.

A clear pull in Watford Sports' victory over Langleybury (Image: Watford Sports FC)

Division One

The top of the table is already looking like being a close race with three teams all on 15 points.

SOCA went back to the summit thanks to a better goal difference of one after they beat Chess United 4-0.

Stevie Dowling broke the deadlock late in the first half with a fine solo goal which he finished with a rifled shoot.

In the second half, SOCA netted three more times, with two of the goals coming from half-time substitutes Conor Chapman and Calvin Monaghan, while Scott Monaghan rounded off the win.

Chalfont Saints lost top spot, even though they defeated CF Watford Continentals 4-3.

Amir Khan, Ryan Emmanuel and Alex Bushnell scored for the home side, with Chalfont replying thanks to efforts from Finn Wilson with a brace, and goal each for Will Jones and Josh Harnett.

Watford Sports are the other side level on points at the top after they overcame Langleybury 2-1.

Harry Bennett slotted home a penalty in the first half before Callum Coates scored his first goal for the club after the break with a well-taken effort.

It was a nervy finish for Sports though, as they had a player sent off before Langleybury pulled a goal back late on from Luke Dolan.

The game between Watford United and The Cross was abandoned after 60 minutes due to player disciplinary issues, and the circumstances will now be investigated by Hertfordshire FA.

Division Two

Watford Youth Sports moved into second place with a 2-1 win over Hertfordshire Athletic.

Ollie Brown and Gabriel Wright got the goals and Josh Greengrow replied for Athletic.

Sparta Phoenix are into fourth spot after they beat Inter 6-2.

Nelson Gomes struck a hat-trick, supported by a goal each for Floyd Thompson, Ralph Thompson and Max Jimminson.

Gabriel Casagrande and Ioan Vranceanu scored the two Inter goals.

Division Three

The only game in the division saw Surely Wood reregister a first league win with a 3-1 away success over AFC Watford.

Keith McAspurn, James Rogers, Danny Linforth scored for the victors, with Peter Rock replying for AFC.