​After a perfect morning watching my daughter's team go top of the league with a thumping 7-0 away win, I was in a very bright mood as I set off on the short journey across the A43 to take in another Northants Combination game on Saturday afternoon. My destination this week was the village of Milton Malsor for the Division One clash between Milton FC and Rushden FC. Malsor comes from the old French word Malesoures, which features on the club badge, meaning an outlying farm or settlement.
Prior to kick off the teams were level on points having both won two and lost one of their opening three. However, Milton were in third spot, three places above Rushden on goal difference. Last season both games ended in away wins, Milton winning 4-0 at Rushden with the visitors winning the return fixture 3-1.
Good to se that Milton put their match day list on a whiteboard prior to the game, along with the correct shirt numbers. Always helpful when their are visitors or neutrals at the match. Also, many thanks to Rushden's coach Louis Gray who kindly shared their team sheet with me prior to kick-off (the handwriting was fine by the way).

​There was a threat of rain in the air and a fairly strong breeze blowing towards the Collingtree Road end as we kicked off. The wind was behind the home team in the first half but, as it turned out, didn't assist them too much with many of their through balls running through to Sam Seuke in the Rushden goal.
In all fairness, the conditions were not making it easy for either. Chances at either end were certainly at a premium in the first half. The hosts were first to show when a deep cross from the right was met by Leo Robinson at the far post, but he could only direct his downward header wide without troubling the keeper.
The game them fell into a pattern of midfield combat with neither side able to find the final pass to open their opponents up. One or two decision that didn't go the way of Rushden's Louis Ogden appeared to have riled the striker, who cut an increasingly frustrated figure. However, he was to channel this frustration into good use much later on. Just past the half-hour mark, Rushden did finally cause home keeper Tyreece Ashton to get his knees dirty when Jayden Souza was sent clear down the right. However, his low drive was well saved by Ashton who shot out a strong right hand to block the effort.
It looked very much like we were heading into the break goalless, but he home side had other ideas. As the clock ticked over to 45 minutes they won a corner on the right. The ball was delivered into the 6-yard box where Toby Powell managed to find enough space to power a header past Seuke. 1-0

HT Milton 1 Rushden 0. A half of very few clear-cut chances for either side. Milton probably just about edged it in terms of possession ad managed to get their noses in front on the stroke of half-time.

With the increasingly gusty wind now behind the visitors it was going to be more difficult for Milton to clear their lines in the second half. Added to that, the threat of rain had become real and many of the spectators headed for the cover of the clubhouse patio.
On the pitch, nothing much changed in the opening encounters. Once again, neither goalkeeper was unduly threatened in the first 20 minutes of the half. However, what had been a fairly low-key encounter burst into life just past the hour. On 67 minutes Rushden grabbed an equaliser when Dan Owen's free-kick, delivered into the heart of the penalty area, seemed to beat everyone. However,  it appears my initial report did a dis-service to Shane Oslar. Reading the Rushden match report, it appears that Oslar did get a touch to the ball sending it past Ashton to make it 1-1.
Almost immediately from kick-off, Rushden won the ball back and sent Owen clear to round the keeper and slot home. However, Milton's lino had the flag up. Having moved from the side of the pitch to the cover of some trees behind the goal, I didn't have an angle to see if the player was offside or not. Having spoken to another neutral, who was level with the incident, he believed that the player was onside. Rushden clearly agreed, but after consulting with the linesman the referee chalked off the goal, much to the annoyance of Rushden. Owen vociferously made his views known to the referee, who sent him to the sin-bin for 10 minutes.
Credit to Rushden though, despite being a player down for ten minutes, it was hard to tell and the game continued to be fairly evenly contested.
On 81 minutes, with the teams back to 11-a-side, Rushden generated another chance when Scott Bailey rose highest in the box, only for Ashton to grab the ball under the crossbar. It looked very much like honours would be even today especially when, four minutes into added time, Rushden's Harry Keeble got on the end of a through ball but sent his effort narrowly wide. However, a minute later with the referee almost ready to blow for full-time, another through ball sent Louis Ogden clear. Channelling that previous frustration, he lashed the ball past Ashton before being enveloped by his team-mates. 1-2
There was barely enough time for Milton to restart the game before the full-time whistle sounded.

FT Milton 1 Rushden 2. A last gasp winner for the visitors in what was a game of few clear cut chances at either end. Milton edged the first half, Rushden were on top for most of the second, not in any small part due to the conditions. If anything Rushden adapted to the gusty wind better than Milton, which ultimately won them the game.
The result sees the teams swap places in the table. Rushden climb to third spot just a point adrift of leaders Spencer Mill, whilst Milton drop back to sixth.
There's no game for Milton next weekend, but Rushden take on bottom side Weldon United at home. The following week both teams are back in action. Milton travel to Brixworth All Saints and Rushden entertain Kingsthorpe Jets

Milton: 1.Ashton, 3.Fraser, 4.Robinson, 5.Smith(c), 6.Currie, 7.Innis, 8.Reeve, 9.T.Powell, 10.Kirby, 11.Chambers, 14.Reynolds, 15.B.Powell, 16.Cook, 17.McAfee, 18.Hulka, 20.Deakin
Rushden: 24.Seuke, 2.Keeneyside, 12.Bailey, 5.M.Owen, 6.Loasby, 10.O'Dell, 20.Oslar, 3.Reed, 21.Ogden, 11.Keeble, 9.Souza. Subs: 1.McLaughlin, 17.Batos, 4.D.Owen, 16.Westmore

The Ground
Milton FC play their home games at Collingtree Road on the Eastern edge of the village of Milton Malsor. There's a fairly small car park next to the clubhouse with further parking available on the grassed area behind the building and alongside the pitch. The clubhouse building also houses the changing facilities and has a comfortable feel with lots of memorabilia, photos of the teams through the years and, of course, a trophy cabinet. The pitch is bounded by Collingtree Road behind one goal, the clubhouse on one side and the West Coast mainline on the other. The goal at the far end is backed by farmland, populated by cows before kick-off but, somewhat strangely, emptied shortly afterwards.
The playing surface is pretty flat and bordered by fencing on both sides. There are no dugouts or spectator cover, although the clubhouse does have a covered patio area that has a view over the pitch. I liked the ground a lot, but I am a real sucker for rural village football grounds.

Ground Number: 460
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It's been almost 11 years since my first and only visit to Woodford Town, so this Tuesday seemed like a very good opportunity to make a second trip to Byfield Road. Back in October 2014 I saw Woodford Town beat Wellingborough Whitworth 2-0 in an absolute downpour. In fact, the weather was so bad that evening that I didn't get the chance to do my usual walk around the ground.
Since that day in 2014, Woodford spent some time in the United Counties structure before dropping into the Northants Combination in 2017. Last season, on the back of a fourth place finish, they took a place in the Hellenic League Division One, back at Step 6 for the first time in eight years. This evening's opponents in this Hellenic League Cup tie, were FC Stratford. They started out as Stratford Town "A" but changed their name in 2011, joining the Midland Combination. They moved up to Step 6 at the end of lockdown, joining Division One of the Hellenic League, where they have remained, always finishing in the top half.
This season both teams have started reasonably well and were both above midway. The Bears sat 6th and Woodford 9th, four points worse off after playing a game more. United's league position would have been further enhanced if not for their home form, where they have failed to win in their opening five games, drawing three and losing two.

​Thankfully the weather was a lot better than my first visit, so I was able to have a wander around the pitch and take up a position at the far side of the ground for the first half.
Whilst the opening encounters were fairly even, it was the visitors, in all blue, who were edging possession. Having said that, neither goalkeeper was troubled in the first 20 minutes. Woodford didn't really get too close to the Stratford goal, whereas Stratford constantly ruined good build-up play with wayward final balls.
Only after 24 minutes did we see some significant goalmouth action, and it came in Woodford's final third. Stratford's Sam Rodber was unlucky to see his rasping drive clatter off the inside of Lewis Hudson's right-hand post before flying across the face of the goal and out for a goal-kick. Two minutes later, Stratford were almost in again when captain Tom Daccus was played in but delayed his shot just long enough to allow a defender to get in a block. The visitors had finally turned their possession into chances and it felt as if it was just a matter of time until they scored.
Woodford, however, did begin to get themselves into mor promising positions and, just past the half-hour, Callum Haynes gave visiting goalkeeper Charlie McNamara something to think about, forcing the keeper into a good save. From the resulting corner, delivered deep to the far post, Joe Squirrell rose highest but was narrowly wide with the header.
It was much more promising from the reds but, with eight minutes to go before the break, they were indebted to their own goalkeeper, not once or twice but three times in a few seconds. Hudson reacted well to block from James Batchelor, denying the same player from the rebound and then making a reflex stop to prevent Daccus from snapping up the loose ball. 
With the seconds ticking down to half-time, Stratford then almost snatched an unlikely lead when Haynes ghosted in at the far post to get on the end of a cross. Somehow, McNamara not only made up the ground to get across his goal but also managed to stick out a hand and make the point-blank stop to keep the scores level.

HT Woodford United 0 FC Stratford 0. The visitors had the best of the opening 30 minutes but lacked a final ball. Woodford worked their way back into game and almost snatched the lead near the break. Both goalkeepers, having been pretty dormant for the first 25 minutes, made very good stops to keep their sides in the game.

​Both teams were eager to get on with the second half, but it was Stratford who showed the first signs of intent when substitute Jamie Robinson took on and beat a defender before firing just over. A few minutes later Ethan Thompson rose high to meet a left-wing corner but Lewis Hudson was well positioned to claim the ball just under the crossbar. As in the first half, Stratford were definitely holding sway in terms of possession, but were not causing too many headaches for Hudson. That was the case until after the hour mark had passed. 
68 minutes in though, Hudson was once again left thanking his woodwork as Daccus cut in from the left before unleashing a swerving drive that beat the keeper but struck the inside of the upright before flying to safety. Nine minutes later the hat-trick of efforts against the post was completed. Right-back Sahid Amir stepped inside before unleashing a rocket that slammed against the upright yet again. The home goal looked as though it was leading a charmed life and maybe it was going to be one of those nights for Stratford. Were they going to rue the misses and get hit by a late breakaway? After all, that almost happened in the first half.
They did, however, finally break the deadlock after 79 minutes. Jamie Robinson claimed the assist, laying the ball into the path of James Batchelor who fired his shot low past Hudson, and avoided hitting the post. 0-1
The home side did their best to respond in the time remaining. However, they could not find a way back into the game.

FT Woodford United 0 FC Stratford 1. A score that reflected the game well. Two pretty well-matched sides but, on the night, Stratford did just enough to take the victory. I believe both sides had made some changes from their previous starting eleven, so it's not really  an indication to the remainder of the league season.
Speaking of which, Woodford return to Byfield Road in league action on Saturday as they welcome second from top Redditch Borough. FC Stratford, meanwhile,  are at home too, but in the FA Vase. They take on Midland League side Stapenhill after already disposing of fellow Midlanders Cradley Town in the first qualifying round.

Woodford United: Hudson, Marriott, Young, Osborne(c), Hunt, Romao, Price, Haynes, Lawes, Squirrell, Ibbottson. Subs: Goddard, Miller, Hanif, Hanson, O'Rourke
FC Stratford: McNamara, Amir, Cook, Williams, Purvin, McGregor, Batchelor, Thompson, Daccus(c), Rodber, Sone. Subs: Baldwin, A.Robinson, J.Robinson, Stubbs-Jeavons, Hodson

The Ground
Situated approximately midway between Banbury and Daventry, Woodford United are based in the village of Woodford Halse. Their Byfield Road ground is to the North East of the centre and is part of a multi-sport complex that also hosts Woodford Halse Cricket Club and Woodford Cum Membris Bowls Club. The access road from Byfield Road takes you past the football ground and into a reasonably large car park. Access to the football pitch is via a gate and hut where you can pay and get a hand stamp for access back out to the club house, the entrance to which is outside the main stadium enclosure. The majority, if not all, of the facilities are on this car park side of the ground. There's a main stand, the Adie Kee Memorial Stand , which sits in front of the clubhouse and has plenty of covered seating. This side of the ground is raised above pitch level and there us another covered standing area, with good views across the paying surface, on this side of the ground. In the corner, behind and to the side of the access road end goal, there is another wooden covered standing area. The dugouts are diretly in front of the main stand and the rest of the playing area is surrounded by hard standing.

The Programme
A twelve page, full colour, glossy magazine which contains a message from the manager,squad lists for both teams, a brief history of Woodford and a couple of articles highlighting player progression within the club (nice touch).
At £2.50 it's on the more epxensive side but it's well put together and has the feel of a professional programme. There is also an option to download the programme using a QR code.

Ground Number: Re-visit
Att: 60
Entrance: £5.00
Programme: £2.50

​Having been delayed by various meetings, I needed to stay fairly local this Tuesday, so the 25 mile, 40 minute, trip over to Milton Keynes looked to be my best bet. My chosen game was a Spartan South Midlands Division Two clash between Milton Keynes College and Padbury Village. A new location for me and a new team, MK College. However, I have seen Padbury play before, both home and away. A big away at Silverstone (Racers Routed) in November 2023 and a home  defeat to Burghfield (Fielders Are No Village Idiots) the following month.
Both teams had seen mixed starts to the season. Before the game MK sat in 13th spot having taken six points from their opening five games. However, they had beaten high-flying Sarratt 5-2 in their last outing. Padbury started the evening four places higher with ten points from eight games. They had lost their last two league games, 3-1 at home to Sarratt and a narrow 2-1 defeat at leaders Bovingdon.
Last season, Padbury's first in the division since promotion from the North Bucks League, MK did the double over the Villagers, winning 2-0 at home and 3-0 away.

Massive thanks to match officials Ron James, Claudiu Ionut Oaie and Giany Pop for sharing the team sheets and having a chat before kick-off.

​After an initial couple of minutes of probing, it was the home side who settled into the game quickest, quickly getting their passing game going. This earned them a corner on the right side, as early as the fourth minute. The ball was delivered into the centre of the penalty area where Sebastian Vilamizar rose above everyone to power a header past Ryan Lightfoot. 1-0
The home side continued to play their passing game leaving Padbury chasing shadows for much of the opening 15 minutes. There was a also a let-off for the visitors when Lighfoot raced off his line to meet a through ball, mis-timed it and took more of the player than the ball. The ball ran loose but somehow two home players managed to put the ball wide of an open goal. As it happened the flag had gone up anyway, but it was a glaring miss. Lightfoot picked up yellow for his efforts but, more significantly also picked up an injury. He did stay on the pitch long enough to make an excellent block from Oliver Lane after yet another through ball had spliced the Village defence. However, after going down again after that block, he was soon replaced in goal by Henry Richmond.
Having not troubled the home goal at all, it was something of a surprise in the 28th minute when Padbury were awarded a penalty. A rare raid into the home half saw Bone go down on the right-hand edge of the box. It looked to be a harsh decision with very little contact from the defender. However, after consultation with the assistant, who was much closer to the action, the referee still pointed to the spot. Up stepped Brad Morris, but Finlay Penniston-Walker went the right way, making a very good save. Still 1-0.
Ten minutes before the break Vilamizar could and probably should have made it two when he headed over from close range. However, three minutes later the home side did increase their lead. Some lovely interplay took them from one end to the other before the final cutting pass found Tom MacDonald who was unerring with his finish, low past Redmond's right hand. 2-0
Oddly, Padbury then had their most productive few minutes of the game so far. A minute before the break a sweeping cross from the left found Morris running in at the back post but he could only volley straight at Penniston-Walker. A minute later Dale Butler worked the home keeper even harder, driving one in from 25 yards that had Penniston-Walker at full stretch to turn it around the post.

HT Milton Keynes College 2 Padbury Village 0. MK firmly controlled the half playing some lovely football in the process. Their passing, pace and movement caused all sorts of problems for Padbury, and they maybe should have been further ahead at the break. Padbury can take some solace in their marked improvement towards the end of the half.

​The improvement shown by the visitors in the final throes of the first half, unfortunately for them, did not continue in the second. In fact, it's fair to say that the second half was pretty much played inside the Padbury half. try as they might, they could not stem the incessant flow of MK attacks.
Nine minutes into the second period yet another blistering break from MK effectively sealed the game. Ethan Blake made the burst down the left before delivering a fist-time cross that laid the goal on a plate for Max McKenna-Mannall at the far post. 3-0
Just past the hour it was almost four when Tristan Hargreaves flighted over a ball with the outside of his foot which was met by Ryan Hawkins, who was unlucky to see his header crash off the bar and over. Another three minutes later, however, Padbury were breached again when Tom MacDonald put through an inch-perfect ball through the heart of the Village defence for Dylan Sutton to tuck away calmly. 4-0
The pressure on the Village goal was now becoming relentless. With the game already won, the College team were really enjoying themselves and on 71 minutes, they went even further ahead. Substitute Callum Shoult-Mead, who'd only been on the pitch a matter of a minute, or two found the ball at his feet on the right-hand edge of the box. He steadied himself before drilling it low past Raymond. 5-0
The final whistle could not come quickly enough for Padbury now but, despite a great goal line clearance from Tom Doncaster on 81 minutes, they conceded again a minute later. Tom MacDonald was the latest home striker to find himself through on goal. From a fairly tight angle his strike beat Raymond but cannoned back off the foot of the post. It fell to Sam MacDonald who then saw his effort blocked before the loose ball was rattled home by Tom MacDonald. 6-0.
MK were still not quite done. With six minutes remaining they once again cut through the visitor's, like a knife through butter. The ball was fed to another substitute, Colby Thorne, on the left, who guided the ball across the face of goal and into the far corner. 7-0

That was it. Referee Ron James drew a close to proceedings much to the relief of the visitors.

FT Milton Keynes College 7 Padbury Village 0. As comprehensive a victory as you are likely to see. Padbury commented on social media that it was their worst performance in three years. Granted, they had an off night undoubtedly. However, you have to give credit to MK College, who were absolutely brilliant all night. Man for man, across the entire pitch, they were better, quicker, sharper and stronger. Their style of play is a joy to watch, but I do wonder if they will be able to reproduce it on a wet, boggy Tuesday evening in February. Time will tell.
Meanwhile, both sides are back on the horse, and away from home, on Saturday. MK travel to Caddington, who currently sit in fifth spot. MK will be looking to take a point on the road for the first time this season. Meanwhile, Padbury are at Aston Clinton, two places and two points behind then having played three games fewer.

Milton Keynes College: 1.Penniston-Walker, 2.Lane, 3. Rowley, 4.Hargreaves(c), 5.Vilamizar, 6.Hawkins, 7.Blake, 8. McKenna-Mannall, 10.Morrison, 11.Sutton, 14.T.MacDonald. Subs: 9.Norman, 12.Shoult-Mead, 15.Thorne, 18.S.MacDonald, 20.Stevenson
Padbury Village: 1.Lightfoot, 2.Doncaster, 3.Brigginshaw, 4.Hickey, 5.Bone, 6. Boanoh, 7.Carr, 8.Heritage(c), 9.Morris, 10.Butler, 11.Oppong. Subs: 14.Richmond, 16.Stigar, 17.Tavener, 18.Marshall, 19.Hart

The Ground
Sports Central is a community sports hub in the centre of Milton Keynes, practically next door to the central railway station. There's a small car park on site that gets filed up quite quickly. You can park at the Aldi next door, but that is limited to 2 hours, so you'd need to time it well. There's also a multi-story car park almost opposite. The hub itself comprises of a main all-weather pitch and several small pitches, all enclosed by mesh cages. There is also a central building that houses the changing facilities as well as the bar and snack bar. The clubhouse is clean and well-maintained and the pitch, being artificial, is also flat and in good condition. The only gripe is the limited viewing for spectators. No-one is allowed inside so you either have to peer through the mesh or congregate around a small gap that fits around five people at a time. Many people walked around the outside and viewed the game from behind the mesh on the opposite side of the ground.


Ground Number: 459
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​This weekend was the opening day of the Bedfordshire County League, a league that I have dipped into a few times before. One game caught my eye and it also gave me a chance to visit one of the teams I had not managed to visit before, Flitwick Town. Their opponents were Riseley Sports, who I had seen play before, just last March. On that day, Sports were defeated 2-0 at Queens Park Crescents at Allen Park (Crescents On The Rise).
One of the reasons the fixture caught my eye was that I wanted to see how Flitwick would respond to their escape from relegation last season. Despite finishing bottom of the pile, they were offered a stay of execution after Crawley Green Development moved over to the Spartan League Reserves division.
Whilst last season Riseley did the double over Flitwick, winning 4-1 at home and 3-2 in this fixture, the six fixtures prior to that have been very even, with tow wins each and two draws.
Thanks to referee Stephen Quirke and the Riseley coaches for sharing the team sheets with me prior to the game. Much appreciated.

​Within two minutes of the start of this game, Flitwick had done their best to banish the woes of last season, taking the lead with practically their first attack. It was a goal of some simplicity. Luke Witham spotted the run of Daniel Ruddick and lofted a pass through the centre of the Sports defence for the striker. He took a touch to control, before slotting the finish under Ryan Willison. 1-0
A few minutes later it could easily have been two when a Riseley back pass was left a little short. Willison came out and managed to get something on the ball which span into the air. However, with the keeper stranded the follow-up attempt at goal was headed off the line by a covering defender.
That let-off seemed to spark some life into the visitors and within three minutes they had pulled themselves level. The goal was made through a series of sharp quality passes that moved Sports from deep inside their own half into Flitwick territory. The final pass up the right flank gave Freddie Spavins the opportunity to show his pace and strength. He shrugged off a challenge for a defender before driving the ball low across the face of goal into the far corner. 1-1. Spavins power and pace was an ongoing cause of concern for Flitwick. The striker's stature and style of paly brings to mind a non-league version of Erland Haaland, just without the terrible hairstyle.
Before the quarter-hour mark had even arrived, Sports took the lead. The initial threat from an attack up their left, was partially dealt with, but when Spavins retrieved it on the right side of the box, the chance was still alive. The ball was laid back for Aaron Keech to cross first time, finding James Cooke who executed the perfect back-heeled flick to send the ball past Oliver Daniels. 1-2.
Two goals in three minutes rocked the home team but, to their credit, they attempted to hit back quickly with another ball through the middle that put Phil Matthews in the clear with just Willison to beat. However, the striker put his effort high and wide of the left-hand post. Two minutes after that Town had an even better chance to get level and once again it came from that same ball through the heart of the visitors defence. Willison came out quickly to block the first effort but the ball fell invitingly to Ruddick who could only slam his effort off the foot of the post.
That was the big chance for Flitwick and, before the half was over they could have been further behind. Goalkeeper Oliver Daniels was twice their saviour, blocking really well from both James Oakes and Matthew Smith, the second of which was an excellent save when the striker looked odds-on to extend the lead.

HT Flitwick Town 1 Riseley Sports 2. Despite going behind, Riseley's quickfire two-goal blast had them deservedly in front at the break. Having said that, there wasn't a great deal between the teams. Flitwick had created chances and certainly identified a weak spot in their opponents which, presumably, the visiting coaches would try to address in the break.

​There was certainly some renewed vigour about Flitwick at the start of the second half, despite now playing into an increasingly strong, gusty breeze. Clear cut chances were at a premium for both teams, but just before the hour Jamie Beer saw the space open up in front of him but could only drive his effort straight into the arms of a grateful Ryan Willison. Five minutes after the half Riseley's Jamie Simmons won the ball well on the halfway line before taking strides forward and unleashing a fizzing effort that tested Daniels. The goalkeeper was then called into action a few minutes later, once again preventing Sports from extending their lead.
As we entered the last ten minutes, Flitwick were increasingly throwing caution to the wind and central midfielder Rrezon Rama was at the heart of everything they did, accepting the ball off his defenders and driving the team on. They almost got themselves back in it too, following a corner from the left. Only a superb reaction save from Willison prevented Freddie Ferrari's header from levelling the scores. That wouldn't be the last involvement of the Town centre-half.
With three minutes to go and with Sports on the attack the referee gave a decision that Riseley didn't agree with. This wasn't the first and both sides had increasingly appeared to get frustrated with some decisions. However, this time the referee pulled out a second yellow for Riseley's Koron Cooper, presumably for dissent but hard to say from the opposite end of the pitch. Whatever the case, Sports were reduced to ten players for the remainder.
Flitwick continued pushing, sensing their opportunity with the extra player. Aidan Tomkins saw a goal bound effort deflected wide for a corner with two minutes to go, but the home side's efforts were hampered in the last minute when Ferrari also upset the referee, earning himself a trip to the sin-bin. That was the end of the action at both ends and, pretty soon, the referee blew for the end of the game.

FT Flitwick Town 1 Riseley Sports 2. Ultimately, a very close encounter decided by two quickfire examples of finishing from Riseley. Overall goal chances were probably fairly even and it's fair to say that Flitwick missed at least one gilt-edged chance.
Flitwick have a midweek fixture to coming up at Shefford Town & Campton Reserves on Wednesday. They took a pint there last season with a 1-1 draw. On Saturday they are back at The Football Centre for a clash with bottom side Totternhoe Reserves who won 2-1 the last time they visited. Riseley are away again on Saturday. They take on Marston Shelton Rovers who beat them 2-1 in the corresponding fixture last season.
If you want to see the highlights from the game pay a visit to Olly Sims' YouTube channel

Flitwick Town: 1.Daniels, 3.Witham, 2.Tompkins, 6.Ferrari, 13.Pearce, 10.Beer, 8.Rama, 7.Muirhead, 14.Ruddick, 16.Robinson, 9.Matthews(c). Subs: 4.Minion, 5.King, 15.Edwards, 12.Graham, 17.Pickford
Riseley Sports: 1.Willison, 2.Keech, 8.Cooper, 3.Harris(c), 4.Field, 6.Simmons, 10.Taylor, 18.Spavins, 5.Oakes, 17.Cooke, 9.Smith. Subs: 1.Watson, 7.Chilton, 14.Bennett, 15.Blackwood

​The Ground
Flitwick Community Football Centre sits just off the A5120 between Flitwick and Ampthill. It is the home of both Flitwick Town and Flitwick Eagles football clubs. It's a large football-dedicated site that boasts two full-size pitches, one greas and one all-weather. Alongside these are multiple small-sided pitches which allows the site to cater for all levels of football from junior through to adult.
Theer's a good-sized car park in fron of the main building which houses the clubhouse and changing facilities. Teh clubhouse opens onto a large patio area that has plenty of seating and cover with views over the main grass pitch.
Today's game was on the grass pitch, which is perfectly flat and looked to be in pretty good condition despite the recent dry weather. Spectators are able to stand along one side of the pitch which is bounded on that side by wooden fencing. All in all this is a great community facility which has well-maintained pitches for all age groups.


Ground Number: 458
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