Abbey Down P&P!

By Joe Perkins

Abbey take the points in tight derby affair. Youths double up as Bernies stumble.

On a hugely significant night of La Liga football, Abbey's 1-0 win over Erdington rivals SS P&P not only won local bragging rights, but in this tightest of divisions, took them to the top and opened up a 3 point gap between them and their catholic school 'cousins'. Both Abbey and P&P scored heavy wins over Erdington Hall - 10-0 and 8-2, respectively - but Abbey emerged victorious in the main event and look odds-on favourites now to take the La Liga title.
However, as well as P&P on 19 points are Mapledene and they Sheldon side will have a huge say in the title race. And don't rule out Yardley as, while the Erdington giants locked horns, the Youths were helping them to six points with victories over Brookfields, 4-0, and St Bernadette's 2-0. The latter victory was lamented by Bernies boss Mr M-J who felt that the Youths parking of a double-decker bus in front of their own goal frustrated his side and despite having the vast majority of play and chances, succumbed to Youths' counter-attacking football; Walmsley's Youths are now just 3 points off a play-off spot. In the evening's other game, Bernies eased past Brookfields, 3-0, capping a miserable evening for the Hockley-based school.
Still all to play for in this tightest of tight divisions.

Where next?

'Mead Lead The Way! Title rivals share spoils and top spot. Parkfield stay in hunt with double win.
Audley Back on Track! Amber and Blacks in six point salvo.

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