In the league, the top three in the Premier all won. Beaconsfield and Penn played out a draw in Division One North, whilst Chesham gained their first win of the season to out some daylight between themselves and the foot of the table. In the South, Stoneham retained top spot, Havant moved into second and Fleet continued their 100% start to the campaign.
Don't forget to keep up to date with the Thames Valley League by reading Wandering Tractor's always excellent and informative weekly review.
Results 27th October 2024
PREMIER LEAGUE
Top of the league Ascot United | Top Scorer Sarah Lawrence (11) Woodley United |
Portchy remain level on points with Ascot and Oxford, staying in third on goal difference only, after a 6-1 defeat of Selsey. Gemma Hiller and Eilidh Currie both scored twice with Nat Bavister and Aimee Hall-Guy adding the other two goals. Isabelle-Mai Childs was on the mark for The Seals, who remain eighth
Badshot Lea 0-1 Sholing
An Emily Flegg goal midway through the first half was all that divided the teams. The Baggies were without a few first team players, including top scorer Dot Usher. The win, achieved despite missing a second half penalty, takes Sholing over Wycombe into fifth spot.
Winchester City Flyers 0-4 Ascot United
Two goals in each half helped the Yellawomen maintain their place at the top of the table, despite both of their closest rivals also winning. Liv Glover opened the scoring after 12 minutes, doubling the advantage just before the half-hour. Beth Lloyd made it three just before the hour and, four minutes later, Chloe Ball made the three points completely safe. You can read the full match report from Neal Jeffs on the Ascot web site, whilst checking out the fantastic photos supplied by James Prickett.
Woodley United 3-6 Oxford City
The Hoops hit six for the second successive league game as they maintained their pursuit of Ascot at the top of the table. Ellie White and Emily Harris both grabbed a brace, as did Sarah Lawrence for Woodley, taking her to the top of the scoring chart. Ellie Walecki and Isobel Bradley added City's other two goals. Chloe Melton scored her third of the season for United. Once again we are indebted to the brilliant Andy Wicks for capturing the match action.
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Top of the League Beaconsfield Town | Top Scorer(s) Nicole Brown, Grace Craven, Shannon Read (10) Beaconsfield Town, Kidlington Youth, Wycombe Wanderers u23 |
In a throwback to her debut, Grace Craven notched her second hat-trick of the season as Kidlington won away from home for the first time this season. Charlotte Bigmore scored twice for Abingdon, who continued their up and down form following last week's 4-0 win at Wycombe.
Beaconsfield Town 1-1 Penn & Tylers Green
Two top sides battled out a draw at Holloways Park, a score that was, ultimately, a fair result. Goalless at the break, Tara Woodward put the visitors ahead early in the second half only for Nicole Brown to fire in an equaliser shortly before the hour. BotP had the pleasure to meet Beaconsfield media man Craig Anderson prior to the game. You can view his match highlights on the YouTube link. You can also read the full match blog here - Undefeated.
Milton United 3-6 Ascot United Reserves
Ascot took a grip on second spot, moving three points clear of Abingdon, with this big away win at The Heights, despite Mollie Dyer grabbing a hat-trick for the home side. Claire Couzens opened the scoring for Ascot as early as the 8th minute. Millie Wright ten made it two on 25 minutes with Brooke Ward adding a third just before the break. In the second half the substitutes took over. Sarah Jones added two more and Keren Banduka also got on the score sheet.
Tilehurst Panthers 1-2 Slough Town
Slough made it back to back league wins for the first time this season with a hard fought 2-1 win at Tilehurst. Alice heady and Hannah Summers scored for Town whilst Leah Why grabbed a late goal back for Panthers, who have now lost their last four league games.
Wycombe Wanderers u23 2-3 Chesham United Development
Shannon Read added two more goals to her Wycombe total but it wasn't enough to take any of the points as Chesham won for the first time this season. All three United goals came in the second half from Madelene Wight, Emma McNamee and Emma Nolan.
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Top of the League AFC Stoneham | Top Scorer Mia House (14) AFC Stoneham |
It's good to see Abbey back on the pitch after a few weeks of turmoil at the club. However, it was a tough return for them as they came up against an in-form Hawks fresh from a 6-0 demolition of AFC Varsity last week. Sophie Lee hit a hat-trick, whilst Emma-Jane May grabbed two more. Further goals came from Emily Wernham, Phoebe Hamilton and Tallulah Dixon. The two consolation goals for Rangers were both scored by Isobel Saunders.
Bournemouth Sports Reserves 0-4 Fleet Town
A goalless first-half but, defending their 100% record, Fleet exploded in the second period. Keira Simpson set them on their way in the 50th minute. Just past the hour Amy Granger doubled the advantage. In the final ten minutes the game was made safe with goals from Olivia Cervino and Mahiya Sandeep.
Bursledon 2-2 Woking
It was a case of the late, late show at Toynbee School. Laura Barton had given Bursledon a 1-0 lead the break. This was cancelled out just before the hour by Sophie Penhaligon. Bryony Gibbs looked to have given Woking their first win of the season when she made it 1-2 in the 92nd minute. However, Kirby Anderson popped up two minutes later to level things up, securing a fourth draw of the season for The Dons.
QK Southampton 0-1 AFC Varsity
The score lines are improving for QK but they remain in search of their first point of the season after this seventh defeat on the bounce. Varsity's away form is keeping them in mid-table. Jennifer Parr's 63rd minute strike was enough to secure their second win on the road.
Wimborne Town 0-4 AFC Stoneham
Stoneham extended their lead at the top of the table with a solid away performance at Wimborne. Mia House scored goals 13 and 14 of the season, aided by Lauren Harper and Chloe Marshall, who got one each.
All the goals can be seen on the AFC Stoneham X feed.
Berks & Bucks County Cup
The Goats eventually went out of the cup, but it was, nevertheless, a glorious day for the club. An incredible attendance of 346 at Mapeldurham, watched Caversham take an early lead through Freya Jenkins. Zuzanna Gajzler pegged them back on 20 minutes, and that's how it stayed. A crucial save from Reading's Cherry Presiner set up a 5-3 win for Reading in the shootout. Read all about it on the Reading Today web site. You can also check out Tom Canning's report for Football in Berkshire.
FIXTURES - Sunday 3rd November
PREMIER LEAGUE
Two of three Premier League sides still looking for a win. Selsey and Badshot Lea both have a solitary point to show so far, although Selsey have played two fewer games than The Baggies. The point they have both gained, came in the reverse fixture on day one of the season. Dot Usher and Deanna Taylor for Badshot Lea, Kate Delillis and Isabelle-Mai Childs for Selsey. A repeat score in this one is no use to either team.
Seal Bay Resort Stadium, PO20 0QG
Woodley United v Sholing
Sholing got back to winning ways at the weekend, taking three points from their trip to Wrecclesham. Woodley, lost out at home to a free-scoring Oxford City team. The teams have no met yet this season but, last term, Woodley did the double. Sarah Lawrence and Sajunae Turner scored in a 2-0 win at Bulmershe. Tina Brett was on the mark as United took the points at Oasis Mayfield Academy.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
Wycombe Wanderers v Oxford City
The Hoops just can't stop scoring at the moment. Sunday's 6-3 win at Woodley took them to 24 in the last three games in all competitions. However, Wycombe have not exactly been leaky in the league, only conceding six in five games. Both games last season ended in 2-2 draws.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
DIVISION ONE NORTH
The big games are coming thick and fast in the Division One North. After the Rams were held at home by Penn on Sunday, they now travel to second placed Ascot United Reserves, knowing that a win would see them move eight points clear at the top. Ascot, however, are on a run of five straight wins in which they have scored 22 goals. Last season the two fixtures between these teams produced lots of goals. The Rams won 7-2 at Holloways Park but Ascot won this fixture 5-0.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Chesham United Development v Kidlington Youth
BotP was present at this fixture last season, when the match ended in a 2-2 draw (Getting The Point). Chesham started the season with five defeats. However, they have taken four from the last six possible and got their first win of the season at Wycombe on Sunday, winning 3-2. Kidlington also won 3-2 away from home on Sunday, an excellent result at Abingdon.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP5 2RG
Milton United v Abingdon United Development
After taking four points from their previous two league games, and seemingly turning the corner, Milton's revival took a setback at the weekend when they went down 6-3 to Ascot. Abingdon's season can be described as inconsistent, winning four and losing four. Both league meetings last season ended in away victories. A Mimi Hodges double helped to seal a 3-0 win for Abingdon in this corresponding fixture.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
Slough Town v Wycombe Wanderers u23
Just a single point separates these two in mid-table, with Slough just edging it. However, Wanderers have also played three games more than Town. Slough have won their last two in the league, games that book-end their 6-2 county cup defeat at Beaconsfield. Wycombe have lost their last two league outings, both at home. However, their last road trip ended in a 5-1 win at Caversham.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Tilehurst Panthers v Caversham United
Panthers, after two good early results, have lost their last three in the league. Caversham are yet to register a league point. So, two teams who will both be keen to come out on top of this local derby on Sunday. It is the second meeting this season. Back in September, two goals from Lydia Vittese and one from Georgia Hayes, gave Tilehurst a 3-0 win at Mapeldurham.
Venue: Tilehurst Panthers Women - Linear Park, Charrington Rd, Calcot, Reading RG31 7AW?
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Both of these teams lost at home on Sunday. This will be their first meeting after the reverse fixture was postponed a couple of weeks back. The Magpies have started life in The Southern region League well but are yet to win on the road. A win for Rangers would move them to within four points of Town, with three games in hand.
Addlestone Moor, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2QH
AFC Varsity v Fleet Town
Fleet take their 100% record to Varsity. The reverse fixture, scheduled for mid-September, was postponed. Varsity have won twice on the road but are yet to take a maximum back on home turf. Fleet have scored 16 goals in their three away games so far. Varsity top scorer Kayleigh Rogers has not scored for the last two matches, after getting five in the previous three.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, Romsey Road, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6EA
Havant & Waterlooville v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
The Hawks leapfrogged Bournemouth last weekend and have an unbeaten home record. However, Sports are unbeaten in two games on the road this season. Havant did the double over Bournmeouth in the league last season, winning 3-0 at Hurn Gate and 4-1 in this corresponding fixture, courtesy of a brace each from Sophie Lee and Emma-Jane May.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
QK Southampton v Woking
Two sides who have yet to win this season, although Woking have drawn three of their seven games. QK, despite losing all of their games, have started to show signs that they are beginning to get to grips with the league. They took a two goal lead at Stoneham before losing and, last weekend, were only beaten by a single goal by AFC Varsity.
The Hive, Redbridge Lane, Southampton SO16 0XN
Cups have been Reading's saviour this season. Still looking for a league point, they have won three out of three in cup games, albeit two of them on penalty shootouts. Aylesford are third in Division One South of the London & South East League. They have played three FA Cup games already, winning all three comfortably and are yet to concede in the tournament.
Clive Evenden Pavillion, Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7AU
Brentford v Ascot United
Despite being one step below Ascot in the pyramid, London & South East Division One North side, Brentford, go into this game with a 100% league record and on the back of a 15-0 win at the weekend. They have already played three times in the competition, including a 12-1 defeat of Tilehurst Panthers in September. Top scorer Ashley Cheatley has already scored 24 goals this season. Chloe Logie is not too far behind, on 19. Ascot have the tightest defence in the Premier League, but that sort of firepower will be a test, even for them.
Bedfont Recreation Ground, Hatton Road, Feltham TW14 9QT
Bursledon v Marine Academy Plymouth
The Dons have yet to concede an FA Cup goal during their history-making run to the First Round. Marine Academy are currently second in the South West Regional Premier League, one step higher than Bursledon. They progressed to this stage with a 3-1 win at Gloucester City after defeating Feniton 6-0 in the previous round.
Arrow Arena (Folland Sports), SO31 4NF
Penn & Tylers Green v Queens Park Rangers
More history being made at French School Meadow where Penn & Tylers Green will be making their first ever appearance in Round One. Unbeaten in all competitions this season, and with a morale-bosting county cup defeat of MK Dons SET under their belts, Penn face a touch challenge as they welcome National League Division One South-East side, Queens Park Rangers, to town. Back in 2021 BotP was present as QPR put Caversham United, then of the Thames Valley League, out of the FA Cup in the 3rd Qualifying Round (Blues And Twos).
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Winchester City Flyers v AFC Portchester
The Southern Region League is guaranteed a team in Round Two as these two Premier League outfits meet. If recent history is anything to go by, it promises to be a tight encounter. In September Flyers and Portchy fought out a 2-2 draw in Portchester. A game that saw Flyers take a 2-1 lead in the last minute only for Portchester to equalise two minutes into added time.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO50 7SU