PLYMOUTH, England (Interstat) — Coldstream delivered a decisive 3-1 victory over Harthill Royal in a South Challenge Cup match on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Home Park. The result defied pregame projections that favored the visitors.

Paolo Dametto opened the scoring for Coldstream in the 56th minute. Harthill Royal’s Sofiane Achour equalized just four minutes later. Coldstream reclaimed control as Nicolò Contiliano netted the decisive goal in the 77th minute, followed by a late insurance score.

The win gives Coldstream a winning start in the Scottish competition, while Harthill Royal begins with a loss. The outcome contrasted sharply with statistical forecasts, which had given Harthill Royal a 54.9% chance to win.