January 16th 2026

Chatham Thursday 5 a side news | WEEK 3

In a captivating third week of the Chatham Thursday 5-a-side Football League, teams across Division 1 and Division 2 battled it out under the floodlights in a goal-fest that would make any football purist smile.


DIVISION ONE
In Division 1, the real headline came from Bendher Rovers FC, who put on a goal-scoring masterclass to defeat Valhalla FC 6-0. Ben Hall stood out with a stellar performance, netting a total of 5 goals to claim the position as the top scorer of the Division. This remarkable feat adds a brilliant personal touch to what was already a commanding team performance.


Elsewhere in the Division, Medway 90 ran rampant, recording an impressive 11-2 victory over Holcombe Legends. Inter Yer Nan edged past Radar Raiders in a closely contested match, the scoreboard reading 3-2 when the final whistle blew.

DIVISION TWO
Over in Division 2, there were goals aplenty as well. Bonnies Men In Blue ran riot over Perrys in a 9-1 drubbing, with Brad Taylor shining as he netted 4 goals for his team in an exemplary display of clinical finishing. Taylor's performance places him as the top scorer in Division 2 for the week.


Meanwhile, Rochester FC managed a thrilling 6-4 victory over Deeney FC in what was undeniably a back-and-forth match. Lads On Toure faced a narrow defeat at the hands of Warren Wood Wanderers, with the latter securing a 4-3 victory in the dying moments of the game.


These sensational results set the stage for an exciting season in the Chatham Thursday 5-a-side Football League. The teams will now regroup and recalibrate for the next round of fixtures, where they will aim to build on their successes or seek redemption following their setbacks.

A big thanks to the referees for running another smooth night of football in Chatham!


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