Weekend Sports Roundup
Local Football
A thrilling weekend of local football saw some dramatic results and league table changes.
Leicester City's comeback hopes were dashed as they fell 4-2 to Arsenal, despite a brace from James Justin. Peterborough United also suffered a late defeat, losing 3-2 at Birmingham City.
Oakham United continued their struggles with a 2-1 home loss to Chatteris Town, while Uppingham Town climbed to 4th with a 3-0 win over Moulton Harrox. Stamford Belvedere extended their winning streak to ten games with a 2-1 victory over Warboys Town Reserves.
In the United Counties Premier North, Bourne Town moved up to 3rd with a 4-0 win over Ashby Ivanhoe, while Deeping Rangers remained bottom after a 2-0 defeat to Eastwood. In Division 1, Blackstones returned to league action with a 2-0 win over Staveley Miners Welfare.
Cottesmore secured a vital 2-0 win over Friar Lane and Epworth in a bottom-of-the-table clash, thanks to a brace from Leon Kavanagh on his debut. Stamford AFC defeated Sheffield FC 1-0 in the East Midlands Women's Premier League, while Oakham United's women's team enjoyed a 9-3 victory over East Goscote.
Local Rugby
Stamford continued their good form with a 18-6 win over Stewart & Lloyds, while Bourne suffered a heavy defeat at Bugbrooke. Oakham also returned to winning ways with a 45-31 victory over Rugby St Andrews.
Stamford College Old Boys lost to Sileby Town in a physical encounter, while Deepings were comprehensively beaten by Leighton Buzzard. Stamford Women produced a stunning performance to defeat Boston Ladies 54-12 in the Papa John's Community Cup.
Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers suffered a setback in their Premiership campaign, losing 20-15 to Bath.
