All three sides were in action this weekend, but all three teams tasted defeat.

The OHAFC 1st XI endured a traumatic start to their clash with the Aldenhamians on the Harrow astroturf, conceding three times inside the opening twelve minutes. The Blues fought their way back into the game but saw a golden chance to reduce the arrears slip by when Jamie Jordache saw his penalty saved after George Taylor had been felled inside the box. Nevertheless, goals from Cyprian Owen Edmunds and Emre Sert, his first for the club, set up a grandstand finish. Sadly, the Blues couldn’t find an equaliser and fell to a 3-2 defeat, although they still remain fourth in Division One.

Over on the Phil, the OHAFC 2s endured an equally frustrating morning when they hosted the Old Canfordians. A tight first half ended goalless but the Blues had two players limp off injured, skipper Tristan David and veteran midfielder Max Curry. The visitors scored early in the second half but a fine goal by striker Freddie Everett levelled matters with half an hour remaining. But the hosts then imploded, conceding two penalties and having two players sent to the sin bin for ten mins for complaining to the referee. The Canfordians took full advantage, scoring both their penalties to secure a 3-1 victory and earn revenge for defeat earlier in the season.

Meanwhile, in a midday kick-off in Uxbridge at Kingston University, the OHAFC 3s battled bravely but ultimately in vain as they fell 4-2 to the Old Malvernians. Forced to play the first half with ten men, the Blues actually took the lead, Jake Speed feeding Will Bonnet to score his first goal for the club. The Malvernians hit back quickly, scoring four times before the break. Henry Bamford arrived at half-time to bolster the 3s and his addition proved vital as the visitors battled superbly to win the second half 1-0, Mikey Watford firing in a cross from Jake Speed with half an hour remaining. Some tired legs ensured that an unlikely comeback was never really on, the Blues ending beaten but proud of their efforts.

Team sheets and match reports from all three matches are now available in the results section.