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Mixed bag of league results

18 April, 2026

This week saw three Hendon teams in action in the Middlesex League. On Tuesday, Hendon 4 achieved a very creditable 3–3 tie away against Hackney 2. On Thursday, Hendon 3 won 4–2 away against Kings Head 2. On Friday, Hendon 1 lost 4–2 at home to Muswell Hill 1.

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Hendon 1 beat Hammersmith!

27 March, 2026

This week, Hendon 1 scored their first match win since November, with an emphatic 4½–1½ home victory against Hammersmith 1. Meanwhile, Hendon 4 lost 2–4 to Hammersmith 3.

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Hendon 2 close in on promotion!

20 March, 2026

Hendon 2 moved one crucial step closer to securing a promotion spot in Division 2 of the Middlesex League this week, achieving a superb victory over Harrow 1 by 4½–1½ at home, extending our winning streak to seven matches.

On the same night, Hendon 1 scored an excellent 3–3 home draw against a strong Kings Head 1 team, but Hendon Barnet Knights lost 4–2 away against Kings Head 3.

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