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CUP MATCH 2 — CLOSE GAMES, UPSETS & PRESSURE ON THE HOLDERS! Cup Match 2 certainly delivered. Several matches went right down to the wire, Tiverton Chiefs are showing that last season’s giant-killing run was no fluke, while cup holders Settler Boys are still searching for their first victory after two matches.

Group 1 Huntsham A 366–383 Ashbrittle Barley Mow 1–2 Bradninch RBL Ashbrittle followed up last week’s concession victory with their first win on the alley, travelling to Huntsham A and coming away 383–366 winners. Bradninch RBL also made it two wins from two, taking a 2–1 victory away at Barley Mow. That gives both Ashbrittle and Bradninch RBL perfect starts and sets up an interesting battle at the top of Group 1.

Group 2 Crown Jewels 377–385 Castaways Tim’s Booze Cruizers 390–374 Ashill Inn Newcomers Crown Jewels couldn’t quite follow up their impressive opening victory. Castaways bounced back from last week’s heartbreaking one-pin defeat to take an important 385–377 away win. Tim’s Booze Cruizers, meanwhile, are two from two after beating Ashill Inn 390–374. After winning by just one pin in Match 1, this was a little more comfortable, and they’ve made an excellent start to Group 2.

Group 3 Mighty Bell Ends 401–404 Calverleigh Hotshots 363–347 Pistol Knights Just three pins separated Mighty Bell Ends and Calverleigh in one of the closest matches of the week. Calverleigh held their nerve to sneak a 404–401 away victory, making it two wins from two. Hotshots got their first victory on the board after last week’s defeat, beating Pistol Knights 363–347. With Pistol Knights also sitting on one win, Group 3 is already getting interesting behind Calverleigh.

Group 4 Bradninch Cricket Club 399–386 Settler Boys Tiverton Chiefs 430–402 Uplowman The big story continues to be Tiverton Chiefs. After getting revenge on Settler Boys last week, the Chiefs backed it up with a huge 430–402 victory over Uplowman. Last season they were the giant killers who went all the way to the semi-finals — and they’re already causing problems again this season with two wins from two. Bradninch Cricket Club are also two from two after beating the defending cup holders 399–386. That means Settler Boys are still searching for their first win. After lifting the trophy last season, they’ve started their defence with back-to-back defeats. There’s still time to recover, but the pressure is already building.

Group 5 Barmy Army 399–400 All Blacks Bellies 384–307 Rose and Crown You don’t get much closer than this! All Blacks beat Barmy Army by ONE PIN — 400–399. After losing their opener, All Blacks couldn’t have responded in more dramatic fashion. Bellies had considerably less stress. They produced a dominant 384–307 victory over Rose and Crown, a massive 77-pin winning margin, to make it two victories from two.

Group 6 Oggies 412–398 Bickleigh Redwoods 378–417 Prince B The battle between the two opening-week winners went the way of Oggies, who beat Bickleigh 412–398 to maintain their perfect start. Prince B responded strongly to their Match 1 defeat, travelling to Redwoods and winning 417–378. Oggies lead the charge with two wins, but there’s plenty still to play for.

Group 7 Bullocks 375–384 The Travellers River Rebels 387–399 Boom Boyz What a turnaround in Group 7. After both home teams lost in Match 1, the teams that suffered those defeats hit straight back this week. The Travellers beat Bullocks 384–375, while Boom Boyz won 399–387 away at River Rebels. That means all four teams have one win and one defeat after two matches. Group 7 couldn’t be much tighter.

Group 8 Catherine Wheel 380–359 The Agri-Nuts Mooners 410–403 The Farmers The bragging rights belong to Catherine Wheel! Playing against their alley rivals The Agri-Nuts, Catherine Wheel bounced back from their opening defeat with a 380–359 victory. A 21-pin win means they get their first victory of the season — and, more importantly for this week, they get to enjoy the bragging rights! The other Group 8 contest was much closer. Mooners edged The Farmers 410–403 by just seven pins, giving Mooners two wins from two and an excellent start to their cup campaign.

TWO MATCHES DOWN — AND IT’S ALREADY HEATING UP! We’ve had a one-pin thriller, a three-pin finish, plenty of away wins and several groups beginning to take shape. Tiverton Chiefs are at it again. Bellies, Oggies, Calverleigh and Tim’s Booze Cruizers remain perfect. Group 7 has all four teams locked together. Catherine Wheel have the bragging rights. And the defending champions Settler Boys are still waiting for their first win. Only two matches into the competition, and already Cup Match 3 could be massive.

CUP MATCH 1 — 2026/27 IS UNDERWAY!

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

Group 7

Group 8

WHAT AN OPENING WEEK

And with eight groups and plenty of cup matches still to come, Match 1 has only given us the first glimpse of what the 2026/27 season might have in store.

CUP DRAW 

Here’s the photos of all winners and runners up this season that turn up for finals nights

LIST OF HONOURS 25/26 SEASON

INDIVIDUALS NIGHT

River Rebels, Bullocks, Hotshots and Ashbrittle are through to the Semi-Finals (sorry we let Hotshots leave before the picture was taken).

Would like to wish ALL Captain and Players a happy Christmas and happy new year. Enjoy your 2 week break see you in 2026.

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