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Ferncourt set for another daCosta Cup triumph
September 08, 2026
AFTER an opening round that produced emphatic victories, including a stunning 20-0 scoreline, the battle to qualify from the ISSA daCosta Cup preliminary- round football competition continues today with several crucial matchups.
Fresh from a hard-fought opening victory, Ferncourt High will seek to maintain their early momentum when they face newcomers Walkerswood Academy in a Zone C clash at Drax Hall Sports Complex, starting at 3:30 p.m.
Ferncourt will enter the contest confident after their narrow 2-1 victory over Cedric Titus High, and will be hoping to build on that performance as they chase an early advantage in the zone.
The St Ann-based school, under the guidance of experienced coach Paul “Tegat” Davis, currently sit among the early leaders in Zone C, tied on three points with Brown’s Town High and Marcus Garvey Technical, with goal difference separating the teams.
Crushing 20-0 defeat
Meanwhile, Walkerswood Academy will be desperate to bounce back after suffering a crushing 20-0 defeat to Brown’s Town in their opening match on Saturday.
They will be hoping to put that disappointing result behind them and make a stronger showing against one of Zone C’s early frontrunners in what could prove to be an important contest in their campaign.
Explosive showdown
Still in St Ann, Brown’s Town High will host Marcus Garvey Technical in what promises to be an explosive Zone C showdown at York Castle High School, also starting at 3:30 p.m.
The contest brings together two of the zone’s most prolific teams following the opening round, with both sides producing emphatic victories.
Marcus Garvey will enter the encounter brimming with confidence after thrashing Discovery Bay High 10-1 and will be hoping to carry that attacking momentum into the contest.
However, Brown’s Town will be no easy opponents. After their remarkable 20-0 demolition of Walkerswood Academy, the home side will be looking to strengthen their hold on the top spot in Zone C.
With both teams demonstrating their attacking firepower in the opening round, fans could be in for another goal-filled encounter.
In St Elizabeth, B.B. Coke High will host Lewisville High at the B.B. Coke playing field at 3:30 p.m.
Regarded as one of the stronger teams in the preliminary round, Zone D leaders B.B. Coke started their campaign on a winning note, following a comfortable 4-0 victory over deCarteret College.
B.B. Coke’s coach Fitzroy Ambersley expressed confidence following the victory, but warned that his team cannot afford to underestimate any opponent in what he expects to be a highly competitive campaign.
“Well, naturally, any coach would feel good from a win, but at the same time, we cannot take our opponents as if they are not a good team. Every team in the competition is very tight,” said Ambersley.
“Our opponents are very aggressive in playing the game as well, so we want to take them as seriously as any other team that is there,” he added.
Today’s games:
B.B Coke vs Lewisville at B.B Coke
St James vs Muschett at Jarrett Park
Ferncourt vs Walkerswood at Drax Hall
Brown’s Town vs Marcus Garvey at York Castle
Herbert Morrison vs Spot Valley at Herbert Morrison
Little London vs Green Island at Little London
Lacovia vs Mt St Joseph Catholic at Lacovia
Porus vs Winston Jones at Porus Comm Centre
Vere Tech vs Cross Keys at Wembley Excellence Centre
Bellefield High vs Mile Gully at Bellefield High
May Day High vs Foga Road at May Day
Kellits High vs Denbigh High at Morant Housing Scheme
Central High vs Lennon at Effortville Comm Centre
Charlemont vs Tacius Golding at Charlemont
Tacky High vs Tichfield High at Tacky High
Iona High vs Horace Clarke High at Iona
St Mary High vs Wycliffe Martin at Highgate Comm Centre
