In photos: Battersea Ironsides sunk by late Worcester Park winner in a windy semi-final clash, Sat 28th Mar 2026
Yesterday, Brixton Buzz travelled west to watch Battersea Ironsides take on Worcester Park in a semi-final for the Surrey Premier County League Premier Challenge Cup. Gale force gusts and a …
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Yesterday, Brixton Buzz travelled west to watch Battersea Ironsides take on Worcester Park in a semi-final for the Surrey Premier County League Premier Challenge Cup.
Gale force gusts and a hard, bobbly pitch meant this wasn’t a game for the purists, but there was plenty of entertainment on offer as both teams battled hard for a place in the final.
The visitors took an early lead but we were busy chatting to Battersea’s sole supporter at the time so we failed to capture the action. Apologies!
A goal mouth scramble comes to nowt.
When the sun was out if felt near-Mediterranean. Ish.
But – Gordon Bennett! – when the dark clouds coveted the sky, it was bloomin’ taters.
The Ironsides Sports Club also hosts cricket and rugby teams.
Half time pint.
Checking out the historic photos in the clubhouse.
After a quick rustle in the nets, the second half is set to begin.
The ref was HAVING NONE OF IT.
The Shed o’Glory.
There was quite a few yellow cards being bandied about, but compared to the extremely bad tempered encounter between these two teams a few months ago, it was rather mellow.
A sensational free kick earned Battersea the equaliser.
In the dying minutes of the game, Worcester bagged the winner.
A pint clutching spectator runs to retrieve an errant ball.
The Ironsides piled on the pressure but failed to net a winner.
A dust devil swirls around the feet of the players.
Full time: Battersea Ironsides 1-2 Worcester Park.
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