The Headline

Bec 2 powered past Croydon 1 at Royal Russell School, running out 20-11 winners to keep their promotion push firmly on track. The nine-korf margin mattered: it underlined Bec’s scoring depth and left Croydon still searching for a first win.

The Match

On Sunday 1 November 2026 in the London Regional League, Bec 2 imposed themselves early and never really let the contest breathe. The visitors controlled tempo and territory, moving the ball with purpose and repeatedly creating clean looks around the post area, while Croydon 1 were forced into chasing phases for long spells.

Bec’s attack stayed efficient across the game, reaching 20 korfs with steady accumulation rather than relying on one hot streak. Croydon battled to 11 in reply, but too often their possessions ended without sustained pressure on the korf, allowing Bec to reset and keep the scoreboard ticking over.

The 20-11 finish — a 9-korf gap — is a clear statement at this stage of the season. For Bec, it’s the kind of away performance that keeps them glued to the top end of the table; for Croydon, it was another reminder that defensive resilience alone won’t be enough without more consistent finishing.

What It Means

• Bec 2 stay 2nd with 8 points from 5 games (GD +43), and they are 0 points off promotion; their form now reads WWWWL (4W-0D-1L).
• The visitors’ away record also continues to look like a strength: 3 wins from 4 away games this season (WWWL), keeping pace with Supernova 1 at the summit.
• Croydon 1 remain 7th on 1 point from 4 games (GD -35) with form LDLL; they are 7 points behind the leaders and 7 points off promotion.
• There is at least a small cushion: Croydon are 1 point clear of relegation and have three games in hand on the team above, but they’ll need those fixtures to turn into points quickly to change the narrative.
• For the wider division, Bec’s win keeps the top tight: they sit level on points with the leaders, ensuring the early promotion race stays intense as the league moves on from 16 of 72 games completed.