The Mansfield Tuesday 6-a-side football league continued last night, with teams battling it out to secure their place in the league for the next season. With only two weeks left of the season, tensions were high as teams fought for crucial points to guarantee their spot.
In Division 1, Ben's Mam FC took control of their game against Bight For Fadge, securing an impressive 11-3 victory. LALARNA RHODES also had a strong performance, beating O.B. City 2-0. These results have tightened up the table, with Ben's Mam FC now sitting at the top with a three-point lead over their closest competitors.
In Division 2, The Cream Team continued their winning streak, dominating Special Needs and securing a 14-3 victory. Shut The FAcup also put in a strong performance against Mansfield Tuesday FC, ending the match with a 5-1 win. The Cream Team now sit comfortably at the top of the division, with a four-point lead over their nearest rivals.
In Division 3, Misfits FC had a strong performance against Mansfield Colts, ending the game with a decisive 10-1 victory. "Not Ethan's Team" also secured a 4-0 win against Football Factory. These results have put Misfits FC at the top of the division, with a four-point cushion over second place.
The top goal scorers for each division are currently as follows: in Division 1, Ben's Mam FC's John Smith leads the way with 15 goals; in Division 2, The Cream Team's Jack Brown has an impressive 23 goals to his name; and in Division 3, Misfits FC's Tom Jones is currently the top scorer with 13 goals.
With only two weeks left of the season, teams will need to secure their place in the league for the next season. The league is open to new teams, so if you're interested in getting involved, now is the time to get in touch.