Tom Chat - Gameweek 26
- Tom Iddon
- Feb 20
- 4 min read
With seven games to go, the picture at both ends of the table is starting to take shape, but nothing is settled yet.
At the top, ST IVES SEAGULLS look every inch champions-elect. Their 82–66 win away at CALZIO was another authoritative display, taking them to 45 points with a formidable +185 goal difference. Eight wins in their last ten underline the consistency that has defined their season.
Behind them, WILLS WINGDINGS kept up the chase with a 58–47 victory over SHADWELL TOWN. It was not a high-scoring classic, but it keeps them six points off the summit on 39 and still within touching distance if the leaders slip.
The standout contest of the week came between JDEACON7 and TASTUR BONDAI BARCA, settled by the narrowest of margins at 73–72. JDEACON7’s late edge keeps them firmly in the top-four mix on 34 points, while Tastur Bondai Barca remain just a point further back on 33 after a painful near miss.
There was also a significant result in the upper mid-table as UNBEATABLES beat COYS FC 67–63. COYS had the chance to consolidate third but instead find themselves looking over their shoulder. Meanwhile, MOATY'S MANIACS edged FOSSIL PARK EAST 64–60 to stay within range of the European places, and VICTORIOUS SECRET saw off FOREVER QPR 62–51 to keep the middle pack tightly bunched.
At the bottom, DZEKO & THE BUNNYMEN produced one of the performances of the week, beating REPLACEMENTS 79–57 to lift them off the bottom. It does not put them out of trouble yet, but it gives them belief heading into the final stretch.
Seven matches remain. The leaders have control, but the battle for the top four and the fight to avoid relegation are far from decided.
As the run-in gathers pace, Division 1 is shaping up into a clear title charge at the top and a congested battle beneath.
JURYSOUT took a major step towards the crown with a dominant 77–46 win over EZE DOES IT. Beating third in that manner strengthens their position at the summit on 45 points and reinforces their status as favourites with 15 wins from 19.
There was a twist just behind them as GREMLINS were edged 70–69 by TEAM GOTLAND. It was a narrow defeat but an important one, leaving Gremlins nine points off the lead. For Team Gotland, the result provides useful distance from the lower reaches.
The chase for the final promotion place is tight. COMMITMENTS stayed in the hunt with a 75–69 win over MAFIA FOUR LIONS, moving to 33 points and within one of third-placed EZE DOES IT. CHACARITA kept pace on the same total after beating BADLY GOOD 78–67, with fourth and fifth now separated only by goal difference.
Further down, ALPHA ATHLETIC delivered one of the week’s most decisive performances, winning 76–42 away at ATLETERNA, who stay rooted to the bottom. BY 'ECK claimed a steady 68–62 win over IFK HARLTONHAM, while TEAM GEORGIES BOYS boosted their survival hopes with a 71–67 success against MISSING LINK, drawing level on points with IFK.
The leaders remain in control, but the promotion picture behind them is compact, and the fight near the foot is far from resolved.
Division 2 produced a clear headline at the top as GLORY GLORY turned Week 19 into a statement. Their 104–43 win over MAKRILLARNA was the biggest scoreline of the week and keeps them out in front on 40 points, with a league-best +165 goal difference.
The main movement came just behind them, where REAL ALE ROVERS beat BECKENBAURFLY 70–62 to close the gap on second and keep the top three compressed. Beckenbaurfly stay second on 36, but Real Ale Rovers are now only a point back on 35 and have put themselves right in the mix.
The pack behind remains tightly grouped. HOOFBALL edged HENRY C FC 54–50 to move to 34 points in fourth, but with RED EXILES, WHALLEY RANGE FC, and CORNISH REDS all winning to reach 33, the margin is slender. Red Exiles did enough to beat KAMIKAZEES 55–52, Whalley Range FC came through 61–55 against SPECKLED JIMS, and Cornish Reds edged LALJILAND FC 59–55.
Lower down, GOTHATTERS FC produced the shock of the week, hammering BONGO FURY 93–62. It lifts Gothatters to 15 points but they remain second bottom, while Bongo Fury stay ninth on 31 and miss the chance to put real pressure on the teams above them.
At the foot, KAMIKAZEES remain adrift on nine points, while MAKRILLARNA stay third bottom after taking the full force of the leaders.
Manager of the Week goes to Keith Lee, with GLORY GLORY putting up a huge 104 to claim the top score across AllSwengland this week, while Rustan deserves a special mention after GOTHATTERS FC hit a hefty 93, the second-highest score in the gameweek. Worst MOTW falls to Patrik Wedberg, after ATLETERNA managed 42 and MAKRILLARNA followed with 43, leaving both of his teams propping up the AllSwengland scores this week.
Cheers 🤓
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