Wisbech Hockey Club enjoyed a successful weekend, with six victories from ten fixtures, including dramatic comebacks and a notable triumph over league leaders.

The men’s first team secured their fifth successive win, overturning a 3-0 half-time deficit to beat Cambridge Nomads 4-3 despite having no substitutes.

Jason Mallet began the fightback with a penalty flick before Kieran Hallet converted a penalty corner.

Mallet equalised with a reverse-stick strike and Josh Porter grabbed the winner with just 30 seconds remaining, earning player-of-the-match honours.

The men’s thirds boosted their promotion hopes by defeating league leaders Peterborough 7ths 2-0.

Dom Garfoot opened the scoring from a short corner before Ciaran Lowe sealed victory with a fine individual goal. Mark Littlechild was man of the match.

The men’s fourths produced another remarkable turnaround, recovering from 2-0 down to thrash Cambridge South fifths 5-2.

Charlie Bester started the comeback before Ben Allen and Ryan Parker scored twice each. Leo Humphris, George Bester and Paul Jackson shared man-of-the-match honours.

The ladies’ seconds comfortably beat Cambridge South 4-0, with Lily Cooper, Jo Gomm, Georgia Ward and Lillian Ley scoring.

Laura Dudley and Sharron Empson also contributed to the victory, while Lou Sandall was player of the match.

The ladies’ thirds swept aside Cambridge Nomads 5-0.

Amber Scott struck twice, with Beth Elgood scoring her first club goal before Fiona H-P and Laynie Granger completed the rout.

Goalkeeper Rachael Archard impressed alongside defenders Sue Robinson and Charlotte Holt, while midfielder Yasmine Ibrahim collected player-of-the-match honours.

The ladies’ fifths edged Peterborough fifths 2-1 after conceding early. Freya Harvey equalised before Sophia struck the winner. Lauren Stanhope earned player-of-the-match recognition.

Elsewhere, the men’s seconds narrowly lost 3-2 to league-leading Cambridge City thirds despite an encouraging display.

Harry Shippey scored from open play and Jonathan Shippey converted a penalty flick, with midfielder Dom Stannard named man of the match.

The ladies’ firsts lost 5-2 at Cambridge City fourths. Charlotte Mablethorpe created Izzy Pope’s goal before Holly Tyler added a reverse-stick finish.

The ladies’ fourths suffered a 3-0 defeat against Peterborough sixth development team, although goalkeeper Lisa Jones impressed with several outstanding saves.

The men’s fifths went down 5-0 against experienced Cambridge South opposition. Charlie Lovell had a penalty flick saved, while goalkeeper Theo Archard collected player-of-the-match honours.

Despite four defeats, there were encouraging performances throughout the club, particularly from developing squads.

With the men’s firsts maintaining their winning streak and the thirds strengthening their promotion challenge, Wisbech have plenty of positives to carry into their forthcoming fixtures.