2025/26 Season - Week 19

Men’s 1s faced an away challenge against Old Loughtonians 2s, resulting in a narrow 3-2 loss, with goals from Will Lawler and Addison Scott.

Ladies 1s delivered a dominant performance at home against Bishops Stortford 2s, securing an impressive 6-1 victory. Jay Livermore led the scoring with a hat-trick, supported by two goals from Lucy Nissen and one from Harriet Marsh.

Men’s 2s achieved a commanding 6-0 away win against Royston 1s.

Ladies 2s battled to a hard-fought 2-2 home draw against Bishops Stortford 3s. The visitors started brightly and took an early lead. Blueharts gradually settled, with Victoria Arrelano slotting home the equaliser before half-time. A tactical shift in the second half saw Ella Locke make a driving run and deliver a perfectly weighted ball for Kate Sherwood to confidently fire home, putting Blueharts 2-1 ahead. However, a late break from Stortford saw them level the score at 2-2.

Men’s 3s secured a comprehensive 6-0 away victory over Broxbourne 3s. Piers Douglas netted a hat-trick, with Ashley Hammond, Matthew Scott, and Ben Hammond also contributing to the scoreline.

Ladies 3s faced an away fixture against Shefford & Sandy 1s, resulting in a 5-0 loss.

Men’s 4s enjoyed a dominant 7-0 home win against Southgate Adelaide 1s. Matthew Maylin was in prolific form with four goals, while Joel Davey scored two, and Harry Burgess added another.

Ladies 4s played an away game against Bedford 5s, resulting in a 1-2 loss, with Katy Francis scoring for Blueharts.

Men’s 5s secured a convincing 7-1 home win against Bishops Stortford 5s. Philip Britton and Peter Mitchell both scored two goals, with Harry Sampson, Steve Turner, and Ian Baxter also finding the net.

Ladies 5s celebrated a strong 5-1 home victory over West Herts 4s. Niamh Hartley Matthew scored two goals, and Danielle Flood, Jenny Burr, and Izzy Marshall each contributed one.

Men’s 6s played out a 1-1 away draw against St Albans 5s, with Paul Krishman scoring the goal for Blueharts.

Ladies 6s delivered an impressive 8-1 away win against Berkhamsted & Hemel Hempstead 4s. Daisy Winfield was named player of the match for her four-goal scoring spree, closely followed by sister Grace for her sterling work in midfield. Captain Hannah Ross added another hat-trick to her personal scoresheet, including a goal from a perfect short corner routine. Francesca Woolley also scored. Emma Faulkner and Holly Smith, who stepped up from the 7s, also received player of the match votes. Despite the score, Blueharts had to work hard against a resilient opposition, who managed to score one goal from an excellent playing of advantage.

Men’s 8s continued their push for an unbeaten season with a 5-1 away victory against Southgate Adelaide 2 at Furzefield Leisure Centre. Despite several team changes and a slow pitch, Blueharts took a first-half lead with goals from Alex Macbeth, Tom Payne, and captain Dan Holder. Tom Payne and Zac Thomas sealed the points in the second half, both assisted by the indefatigable Rob Trotter. This seventeenth win maintains Blueharts Men’s 8s' 19-point lead in their division.

Another exciting weekend of hockey for Blueharts, with plenty more action to come.