Burnham Power to 5-1 Win Over Abingdon United in Combined Counties League

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, August 2, 2026

Burnham dominated Abingdon United 5-1 in a Premier North League match, highlighted by Sheku Turay’s hat-trick and goals from Rafael Bertoli and Jamar Morrison. This emphatic win boosts Burnham’s early-season momentum as Premier North and South teams continue to compete closely, with several matches decided by late goals and narrow margins.

Burnham secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Abingdon United in a Premier North League match, propelled by a hat-trick from Sheku Turay and additional goals from Rafael Bertoli and Jamar Morrison. The game took place on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

In other Premier North fixtures, Broadfields United defeated Kidlington 3-1, with Max Holland, Jordy Mumbiny, and David Levy all finding the net. Easington Sports also recorded a solid 2-0 away win at Amersham Town, thanks to goals from Luke Swann and Sam Lawrence. Bedford handed Ardley United a 2-0 loss on the road, while Harefield United rallied from behind to beat Reading City 2-1, boosted by a brace from Montel Brown.

North Greenford United emerged with a 2-0 victory over North Leigh, both goals coming in the second half from Qasim Khan. A similar 2-0 scoreline was seen as Northwood defeated Holyport through strikes by Bradley Bubb and Liam Enver-Marum. Penn & Tylers Green continued their strong start with a 3-1 win against Thatcham Town. In a dramatic 3-3 draw at Rayners Lane, Wallington & Crowmarsh salvaged a point thanks to a 93rd-minute own goal from Mateo Dos Reis Guerra. Tyler D’Cruz also contributed in the match.

Within Premier South action, Balham recorded a 3-0 victory over Eversley & California, with Jonas Emhatsion, Kofi Broni, and Gabriel Mendonza scoring. Abbey Rangers secured a late 2-1 triumph at Chipstead, courtesy of an 89th-minute winner by Tj Taylor. Fleet Town edged out Corinthian-Casuals 1-0 thanks to a strike from Alex MacAllister, while Godalming Town defeated Knaphill by the same scoreline with Ross Cheek on target.

Sutton Common Rovers won 2-1 against Badshot Lea, aided by a double from James Anderson. Tadley Calleva claimed a 2-0 home victory over Metropolitan Police, and Epsom & Ewell secured a 2-1 away win at Virginia Water with Luke Miller netting a late winner. Camberley Town overcame Tooting & Mitcham United 2-1, powered by a brace from Nick Thumwood, which included a penalty goal.

Elsewhere, Redhill were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Alton, while the match between Sheerwater and Yateley United ended in a goalless stalemate.

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