Weekend Recap : Stephanian Ottery Shines Against Sunningdale and beyond

Stephanian Ottery delivered a thrilling weekend of football, facing off against strong opponents across multiple age groups. The Premier Two juniors took on Sunningdale, who currently lead the combined log, and showed tremendous determination, securing 7 out of 12 points—a milestone worth celebrating.

Supporters at the clubhouse in Ottery

Match Results

- U12: Stephs A fought hard for a 2-2 draw against Sunningdale, while Stephs B and C fell to Edgemead 2-4 and Meadowridge 3-4 respectively.

- U14: A tough day for the U14s saw Stephs A lose 0-4 to Sunningdale, and Stephs B fall 1-3 to Edgemead.

- U16: Stephs A secured a 2-0 victory against Sunningdale, while Stephs B suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat to Garlandale.

- U18: The senior juniors impressed, with Stephs A defeating Sunningdale 4-2.

- O45: The seasoned veterans of Stephs were outplayed in a 0-2 loss to Lansdowne.

- O50: Stephs A secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Durbanville.

Over 45 Team in action against Lansdowne

A Weekend to Remember

Reflecting on the weekend’s action, Byron Cottle praised the juniors' performance, noting that they stepped up against top-ranked opposition. The energy and determination shown by all teams mark another step forward in the club’s continued growth.

David Africa happy with how the facility responded after the rain

Stephs Club Chairman Bradley Searle echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the importance of celebrating small victories while keeping the focus on future objectives. His message to the team was clear: “Little by little. Inch by inch. We will get to where we belong. Keep the energy going! ⚽💪🏻❤️”

With sights set on greater achievements, Stephanian Ottery AFC continues to build momentum. Well done, team!