Jersey Bulls go top after 3-1 win over AFC Portchester
Jersey Bulls moved a point clear at the top of the Isthmian League South Central Division after beating AFC Portchester at Springfield, according to BBC Sport.
Jersey Bulls beat AFC Portchester 3-1 at Springfield on 27 October 2026 to move a point clear at the top of the Isthmian League South Central Division, according to BBC Sport. The club's official results listing also records the home win, which put the Bulls ahead of previous leaders Bognor Regis Town after Bognor drew 2-2 at Cobham.
The result continued a run that had already brought Jersey Bulls close to first place. Their win over Moneyfields on 20 October moved them within a point of the leaders; they then won 4-2 away at Hendon on 24 October, according to the club's results listing. Tuesday's victory was their 10th in 14 league games this season, BBC Sport reported.
How Jersey Bulls beat AFC Portchester
Sammy Henia-Kamau opened the scoring after reaching a clearance from Jack Lumsden and finishing from a tight angle, BBC Sport reported. It was the fifth consecutive game in which the Bulls had scored inside the opening 20 minutes. Portchester then had a spell of pressure, with goalkeeper Euan van der Vliet saving an effort from Jason Prior.
Portchester appealed for a penalty when Ryan Pennery went down under a challenge from James Queree, but the claim was waved away. A minute later, Lorne Bickley struck from outside the box to make it 2-0. Prior cut the deficit from the penalty spot just before half-time after Jonny Le Quesne fouled Brandon Haunstrup, according to BBC Sport.
Bickley restored the two-goal lead 12 minutes into the second half with a right-footed finish from 15 yards. Haunstrup later had a free kick tipped over by van der Vliet, while Tommy Scott missed a chance for the visitors. The Bulls held on for a win that changed the order at the top of the division.
Jersey Bulls' unbeaten league run
BBC Sport reported that Jersey Bulls have gone 33 Isthmian League games unbeaten, a sequence it said dates back to 30 December. That total includes 32 regular-season matches without defeat; last season's playoff ended in a goalless draw before the Bulls lost a penalty shootout. The report did not specify the year of the 30 December starting point.
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Sources and context
- Jersey Bulls go top after AFC Portchester winBBC Sport, published via Yahoo Sports
- Jersey Bulls | Official Website of Jersey Bulls FCJersey Bulls FC
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