BASSETERRE, St. Kitts u2013 The 2026 SKNFA FA Cup u201cElite Eightu201d is officially set. Following an action-packed weekend marked by clinical finishing, disciplined defending, and a dramatic penalty shootout, eight teams have secured their places in the Quarter-Finals.
Defending champions Rams Village Superstars headlined a high-scoring round of fixtures, as the nationu2019s top clubs battled for advancement. Joining them in the next stage are S L Horsford St. Paulu2019s United, SOL IAS Conaree, Azul Cayon Rockets, SKELEC Garden Hotspurs, MFCR Old Road United Jets, Trevor Fraites and Associates Molineux Pitbulls, and Development Bank St. Peters.
Weekend Match Results & Goalscorers
Rams Village Superstars 8 u2013 1 Mantab: The defending champions delivered the most dominant performance of the round. Village Superstars: Caaja Burnham (2), Tiran Hanley (2), Carlos Bertie, Dahjal Kelly, Samani Williams. Mantab: Avril Challenger.
SOL IAS Conaree 5 u2013 1 Rivers of Living Water FC: Conaree rebounded after an early setback to secure a commanding win. Conaree: Mazari Hodge (2), Errol Ou2019Loughlin, Maari Hodge, Tijani Fahie. Rivers: Lemar Irish.
Trevor Fraites and Associates Molineux Pitbulls 3 u2013 0 Tropical Blossom Hotspring Bath United: The Pitbulls produced a strong second-half performance to seal a shutout victory. Molineux: Darren Brookes (58u2019, 85u2019), Quanieki Clarke (90+4u2019).
MFCR Old Road United Jets 2 u2013 2 TGE Dieppe Bay Eagles (Old Road wins 3-1 on penalties): The most dramatic encounter of the round saw Old Road prevail from the penalty spot. Old Road: Jardel Isaac, Ju2019Quante Fraser. Dieppe Bay: Diandra Challenger, Jamar Johnson.
S L Horsford St. Paulu2019s United 2 u2013 0 KFC Trinity/Challengers: A composed performance guided St. Paulu2019s to a comfortable win. St. Paulu2019s: Dequan Hamilton (24u2019, 52u2019).
Azul Cayon Rockets 2 u2013 0 St. Kitts Concrete Masters Sandy Point: The Rockets struck early to secure their progression. Cayon: Mahlik Hendrickson (15u2019), Akimba Lawrence (17u2019).
SKELEC Garden Hotspurs 2 u2013 1 CIBC Village Galaxy: The Hotspurs held firm to advance despite a late push from Galaxy. Garden Hotspurs: Steve Archibald (33u2019), Jamarie James (46u2019). Galaxy: Akanye Francis (57u2019).
Development Bank St. Peters 1 u2013 0 Honda Newtown United: A tightly contested match decided by a second-half breakthrough. St. Peters: Kemenl French (71u2019).
Following their narrow victory, St. Peters Head Coach Wayne Phillip emphasized the importance of preparation and momentum heading into the next round.
u201cIt is very important because the guys have been training hard… we want to win all competitions. Thatu2019s the goal,u201d Coach Phillip stated. u201cI think that the team really has the drive right now to go forward and win.u201d
2025-2026 SKNFA FA Cup Quarterfinals u2014 April 15: (Gardens) Village vs Molineux u2013 6pm; Conaree vs St. Peters u2013 8pm. (Saddlers) St. Pauls vs Old Road u2013 6pm; Spurs vs Cayon u2013 8pm.