Long Sutton Athletic made a decisive start to its Peterborough League campaign by beating Whittlesey Athletic Reserves 7-1, pulling away after a closely contested first half.

The sides were separated by only one goal at the interval. George Stainfield and Jack Fowler scored to give Long Sutton a 2-1 lead before the match opened up after the break.

Long Sutton adds five after half-time

Long Sutton increased the pressure in the second half and produced five more goals. Fowler scored again, while Kyle Compton, Jack Greenacre, Jordan Olive and Josh Ling were also on the scoresheet.

That second-half surge turned a narrow advantage into a six-goal victory. The result was the clearest win among the local fixtures reported in the September 9 round-up and gave Long Sutton a strong opening result against Whittlesey Athletic Reserves.

Crowland beaten at home

Crowland Town were unable to build on their own scoring contribution, losing 2-1 at home to Ramsey Town. Adam Blackbird scored Crowland’s goal, but Ramsey finished with the points.

The result left Crowland on the wrong side of a one-goal margin despite Blackbird finding the net.

Moulton Harrox draw at Uppingham

Moulton Harrox shared the points in a 1-1 draw away to Uppingham Town. Freddy Parker scored for Moulton Harrox in the contest.

It was the only drawn match in the results listed, with Parker’s goal ensuring Moulton Harrox avoided defeat on the road.

Heavy loss for Whaplode Drove

Whaplode Drove Rovers were beaten 6-0 at home by Deeping Rangers Reserves in their third game. The defeat followed two tight losses, according to the report.

The results were reported by The Spalding and South Holland Voice on September 9, 2026. The supplied report gives the publication date, but does not state the dates of the individual matches.