Ben Mapp Journalism

KELMAN THE DIFFERENCE AS ORIENT EDGE PAST STEVENAGE Charlie Kelman’s 12 th minute header was enough to move Leyton Orient within two points of the League One playoffs as The O’s recorded their first win over Stevenage at Brisbane Road since 2016. Manager Richie Wellens watched from the stands as his side mustered just three attempts on goal, but it proved enough as Orient secured a vital win following the international break. Orient started brightly, with top scorer Charlie Kelman forcing an early error from Stevenage goalkeeper Murphy Cooper inside the opening 90 seconds, though the visitors managed to scramble clear. A flurry of Orient corners followed as Dan Agyei’s curling effort was deflected wide by Charlie Goode, and moments later, Agyei turned provider for Jordan Brown, whose low strike clipped Goode’s heel and crept wide. It was from the latter that Orient deservedly broke the deadlock 12 minutes in. Sean Clare did well to recycle a corner and his first time cross was...

Billericay Town vs Binfield Velocity Cup Semi-Final – New Lodge, 4th March 2025, 19:45 Billericay Town welcome Isthmian League South Central side Binfield to New Lodge on Tuesday night as the Velocity Cup reaches its semi-final stage. While Gary McCann’s side remain focused on their promotion push, The Blues are also targeting a third final appearance in their last five campaigns. Binfield arrive in Essex as clear underdogs, but having already knocked out two Isthmian Premier teams, Ross Weatherstone’s side will be determined to cause another upset and secure their first-ever Velocity Cup final appearance. Road to the Semi Final – winners play Chatham Town or Hendon @ Aveley on April 9th Billericay Town McCann has utilised the competition to rotate his squad and provide valuable minutes to those in need, yet The Blues have still cruised to the semi-finals. Having played all three Velocity Cup ties at home so far, the 2017 and 2018 winners have already progressed one stage f...