Jersey Bulls’ promotion hopes have took a hit after being fined and docked three points for fielding an ineligible player. The club’s title ambitions now depend on the final matches, with Redhill FC and Whyteleafe leading the league standings.
- Jersey Bulls fielded ineligible player Toby Ritzema against Tooting and Mitcham United.
- The club received a three-point deduction and a £120 fine.
- Jersey Bulls have dropped to third place, trailing Redhill FC and Whyteleafe.
Jersey Bulls’ Title Bid Takes Major Hit
Jersey Bulls FC’s chase for the Combined Counties Premier South title has been messed up by an admin error. The club played Toby Ritzema, who wasn’t allowed to play because of yellow cards, in a match against Tooting and Mitcham United on March 20 2025. Even though they won 4-0, the mistake got them a three-point deduction and they had to pay £120.
Right after that they dropped from first to third place in the league standings. Jersey Bulls are now behind Redhill FC and Whyteleafe and their title hopes depend on their final game against Sandhurst Town and what happens in their rivals matches.
RT @redhillfc: 🦞Club Statement🦞
Club Update
We were reported to the @ComCoFL by Jersey Bulls after the final game of the season, triggeri…
— The Non-League Paper (@NonLeaguePaper)
May 09, 2025
Club’s Response and Fan Reactions
The points being taken away has really hurt Jersey Bulls who were so close to winning their first league title. The club told the League and Jersey FA about the mistake and said they were sorry. Manager Elliot Powell and captain James Queree said it was tough but they gotta think about the games they still got left.
Fans are really upset and shocked since the team has been doing so good all season. Since they moved up to the ninth tier of English football in 2021 Jersey Bulls have kept getting better finishing fourth third and second in the years after. This setback has made fans support the team even more as they get ready for the big game coming up.
Looking Ahead: Promotion Prospects
As Jersey Bulls get ready for their last match against Sandhurst Town, they can still get promoted but it’s gonna be hard. They need to win and hope Redhill FC and Whyteleafe mess up if they want to win without going to playoffs. This whole thing shows how tough the Combined Counties Premier South league is where everyone wants to move up.
People are now talking about how we need better checks so this doesn’t happen again. Jersey Bulls are trying to get past this problem and think they still got a chance even though it’s really hard now.
The drama in the Combined Counties Premier South shows how you never know what’s gonna happen in football and how teams like Jersey Bulls never give up. For more details, read more about the penalty setback faced by Jersey Bulls FC.
