Week 3 Review: Mixed Results in Titans Double Header

The dust has settled on what was an explosive week 3 for the Manchester Titans. Saturday 2 May saw the first home games of the Titans and Titans Women in the first double header of the 2026 season at Belle Vue.

Liz Majka (QB, #22) in the pocket vs Solent Thrashers. 2 May 2026. Photo by Hannah McManus.

Titans Women took an early lead against the Solent Thrashers after capitalising on a fumble recovery and good field position. However, Solent answered quickly by getting the ball into their star receiver Tuva Strom's hands and into the endzone. Touchdowns from Erika Patao, Madeleine Tjalma, Emma Kennaman, Emily Rodrigues, Tuva Strom, and Eilidh Currie took the final score to 31-63. A tough defeat at home, but the focus is now on the matchup against the undefeated Birmingham Lions on Saturday 13 June. 

Titans Women vs Solent Thrashers, 2 May 2026. Photo by Hannah McManus.

Later that afternoon in the second game of the double header, the Titans beat their Northern Division rival. After going 0-14 down in the first quarter against the Coventry Phoenix, the Titans rallied and ended the game with a 27-14 victory. WR Sam Wilson #88 got his first touchdown as a Titan in his debut game in blue. Settling into the season's rhythm, they now prepare for their CEFL fixture in Thonon-les-Bains on Saturday 16 May. 

Josh Mills (QB, #3) and Sam Wilson (WR, #88) celebrating in the end zone. Photo by Rory Macnair.

Both Titans teams play at home next on Saturday 20 June in another double header event. Titans Women face the Teesside Steelers at 12:00 and your Manchester Titans welcome the East Kilbride Pirates to Belle Vue for their matchup at 15:00.