12/10/2025
Division Two
Stanley C vs Fleetwood B
In Division Two, Stanley C hosted Fleetwood B, with the visitors taking a strong 20-4 victory.
It was a great all-round performance from the Fleetwood B side — congratulations to Anthony Cross, Ryan Elano, Linda Adams, and Annie Benson for their excellent play throughout the evening.
A special mention goes to Ben and Angela New of Stanley C, who managed to win an impressive three of their four games, showing great determination and teamwork despite the overall result.
Kirkham B vs Lightning C Juniors
Also in Division Two, Kirkham B faced the youthful and energetic Lightning C Juniors.
The final scoreline of 23-1 to Kirkham suggests a dominant win, but many of the games were far closer than the score might indicate.
Both sides played with great effort and enthusiasm, and credit must go to the Juniors for their determination and positive spirit throughout.
Lids vs Fleetwood B
In another Division Two encounter, Lids took on Fleetwood B in a tightly contested match that finished 13-11 in favour of the Lids.
It was a close and exciting evening of badminton, with both sides pushing each other all the way. The standout performer of the night was Vi Nguyen, who delivered an outstanding performance, winning seven of her eight games and proving the key difference in her team's narrow victory.
Levels League One
Bloomfield A vs Lightning A
In the Levels League, Bloomfield A took on Lightning A in an entertaining fixture that saw Lightning edge out a 10-6 victory.
For Bloomfield, both Manoj Manandhar and Ed Choudhary put in strong performances, each winning four games and keeping their side competitive throughout the evening.
On the winning team, Rob Cockerill and Chris Howard led the way for Lightning A, taking the most games and proving decisive in securing the final result.
Fleetwood A vs Stanley
Fleetwood A opened their Levels campaign in fine style with a 15-1 win over Stanley.
It was an impressive all-round team performance from Fleetwood, with James Lester and Derek Hill winning all of their games. For Stanley, Steve Canavan and Bishawjuti Bhattacharjee battled hard and claimed their side's sole game, showing strong resilience against a tough opponent.
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Fleetwood A vs Kirkham
Just a week later, Fleetwood A were back in action, this time facing a strong Kirkham side. In a night of closely contested games, Fleetwood came out on top once again, securing a 10-6 victory.
There were several standout performances on both sides. James Lester continued his excellent form, winning a large share of his games and proving a consistent force for Fleetwood. Liam Richards was the standout player for Kirkham, winning four of his six games and showing great touch and determination throughout.
Once again, id like to apologise for the larger than normal report.
Good luck to everyone in your upcoming matches, and here's to another exciting week of badminton across Blackpool and the Fylde!
