Wins for both Ascot United and Beaconsfield Town mean that it is as you were in the Premier and Division One North. However, in the South some new teams and new squads are sending ripples through the division. New-look Fleet Town continued their impressive start with a 7-3 win at Stoneham. This result, combined with Wimborne's 4-0 win at QK, sent the Magpies to the top of the table.
Next weekend there are games in all three division, however the FA Cup will take centre stage with 13 SoReg sides still battling it out. Ascot v Woodley means that at least one team will make it through to the First Round in early November.
If you want to keep up with what's happening in the Thames Valley League take a look at this week's excellent round-up from Wandering Tractor.
Next weekend there are games in all three division, however the FA Cup will take centre stage with 13 SoReg sides still battling it out. Ascot v Woodley means that at least one team will make it through to the First Round in early November.
If you want to keep up with what's happening in the Thames Valley League take a look at this week's excellent round-up from Wandering Tractor.
Results - 6th October 2024
PREMIER LEAGUE
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Top of the League
Ascot United |
Top Scorer
Catherine Browning (9) Sholing |
Ascot United 4-1 Oxford City
Ascot impressively retained their unbeaten record and place at the top of the table, inflicting a first defeat on The Hoops in the process. Charlie Torry opened the scoring after 15 minutes with Beth Lloyd doubling the advantage on 29 minutes. Chloe Ball then made it three and, a minute into added time Beth Lloyd made it four from the spot. Another Emma Donohoe goal, a minute from time, was scant consolation for City.
Read the match report from Neal Jeffs on Ascot's site
Reading 1-4 AFC Portchester
Former Goat Sumayah Zayadi put Reading in front before the quarter hour mark but this was cancelled out by a 42nd minute Nat Bavister goal. Sophie Bell then had Portchy in front on the stroke of half-time. Just after the hour Brooke Marshall made it three for Portchester and, with 17 minutes left, Charlotte Keenan grabbed her first since joining from Woking.Photos courtesy of NG Sports Photography.
Selsey 0-3 Woodley United
Woodley made it four on the spin, climbing to second place, all at the expense of winless Selsey. Chloe Melton got them on their way in the 11th minute. Top scorer Sarah Lawrence then added the first of her brace for the day, in the 31st minute. Lawrence ended the scoring just before full-time with her fifth of the season.
Andy Wicks was there to capture the action for us.
Winchester City Flyers 3-0 Sholing
Flyers ended their winless start to the season whilst inflicting a first defeat on the Boatwomen. It took just six minutes for Annie Northwood to put the home side in front. However, they had to wait until the 67th minute before Libby Wilkinson gave them breathing space. Eight minutes later Charlie Snelling made the points safe with Winchester's third.
Wycombe Wanderers 5-0 Badshot Lea
A bare bones Baggies squad fell to their fourth straight league defeat against a Wycombe side who are now unbeaten since the opening day defeat to Portchester. Captain Bobby Lynch gave the Chairgirls a 26th minute lead. Eman Kassem doubled the lead on 34 minutes with Kayla Potter adding a third before half-time. Just past the hour Jess Watkins made it four and ten minutes later Ellen Wardlaw sewed up the scoring.
All five Wycombe goals can be viewed here
Ascot impressively retained their unbeaten record and place at the top of the table, inflicting a first defeat on The Hoops in the process. Charlie Torry opened the scoring after 15 minutes with Beth Lloyd doubling the advantage on 29 minutes. Chloe Ball then made it three and, a minute into added time Beth Lloyd made it four from the spot. Another Emma Donohoe goal, a minute from time, was scant consolation for City.
Read the match report from Neal Jeffs on Ascot's site
Reading 1-4 AFC Portchester
Former Goat Sumayah Zayadi put Reading in front before the quarter hour mark but this was cancelled out by a 42nd minute Nat Bavister goal. Sophie Bell then had Portchy in front on the stroke of half-time. Just after the hour Brooke Marshall made it three for Portchester and, with 17 minutes left, Charlotte Keenan grabbed her first since joining from Woking.Photos courtesy of NG Sports Photography.
Selsey 0-3 Woodley United
Woodley made it four on the spin, climbing to second place, all at the expense of winless Selsey. Chloe Melton got them on their way in the 11th minute. Top scorer Sarah Lawrence then added the first of her brace for the day, in the 31st minute. Lawrence ended the scoring just before full-time with her fifth of the season.
Andy Wicks was there to capture the action for us.
Winchester City Flyers 3-0 Sholing
Flyers ended their winless start to the season whilst inflicting a first defeat on the Boatwomen. It took just six minutes for Annie Northwood to put the home side in front. However, they had to wait until the 67th minute before Libby Wilkinson gave them breathing space. Eight minutes later Charlie Snelling made the points safe with Winchester's third.
Wycombe Wanderers 5-0 Badshot Lea
A bare bones Baggies squad fell to their fourth straight league defeat against a Wycombe side who are now unbeaten since the opening day defeat to Portchester. Captain Bobby Lynch gave the Chairgirls a 26th minute lead. Eman Kassem doubled the lead on 34 minutes with Kayla Potter adding a third before half-time. Just past the hour Jess Watkins made it four and ten minutes later Ellen Wardlaw sewed up the scoring.
All five Wycombe goals can be viewed here
DIVISION ONE NORTH
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Top of the League
Beaconsfield Town |
Top Scorer
Nicole Brown (9) Beaconsfield Town |
Caversham United 0-6 Beaconsfield Town
Caversham's lack of goals is starting to cost them, as they fell to a third league defeat without scoring. Beaconsfield, however, have little problem in this department, now having notched 27 goals in their six league games so far, 18 of which have come on the road. Sarah Davern opened the scoring in the 5th minute with Lucy Casey adding a second two minutes later. Davern then hit her second and Town's third on the stroke of half-time. League top scorer Nicole Brown then added a fourth shortly after the restart. In the final twenty minutes, Dominque Carrington and Casey with her second, rounded off the scoring. Watch the match highlights on the Beaconsfield YouTube Channel.
Check out the match photos from Clive Parker Photography - @7352tommy
Chesham United Development 1-5 Ascot United Reserves
It's now five games without a point for Chesham as they went down to an Ascot side who have pushed themselves up to third after making it three wins on the bounce. They got off to a great start when Sarah Jones put them ahead in the third minute. Tiffany Skinner doubled the advantage halfway through the first 45 minutes, and that's how it stayed until after the break. Karen Banduka made it three early in the second half, then Leah Robertson was on target with the fourth. Sarah Jones grabbed her second and Ascot's fifth in the 78th minute.
Kidlington Youth 3-3 Wycombe Wanderers u23
Spoils shared at Exeter Park with the home side having to come from behind twice to earn the point. Shannon Read hit a double for Wycombe, backed up by a goal from Sophie Harvey. For The Greens Liv Ward, Erin Ball and Kiera Isaac were on the mark. Rob Mellor captured some of the match action:
Caversham's lack of goals is starting to cost them, as they fell to a third league defeat without scoring. Beaconsfield, however, have little problem in this department, now having notched 27 goals in their six league games so far, 18 of which have come on the road. Sarah Davern opened the scoring in the 5th minute with Lucy Casey adding a second two minutes later. Davern then hit her second and Town's third on the stroke of half-time. League top scorer Nicole Brown then added a fourth shortly after the restart. In the final twenty minutes, Dominque Carrington and Casey with her second, rounded off the scoring. Watch the match highlights on the Beaconsfield YouTube Channel.
Check out the match photos from Clive Parker Photography - @7352tommy
Chesham United Development 1-5 Ascot United Reserves
It's now five games without a point for Chesham as they went down to an Ascot side who have pushed themselves up to third after making it three wins on the bounce. They got off to a great start when Sarah Jones put them ahead in the third minute. Tiffany Skinner doubled the advantage halfway through the first 45 minutes, and that's how it stayed until after the break. Karen Banduka made it three early in the second half, then Leah Robertson was on target with the fourth. Sarah Jones grabbed her second and Ascot's fifth in the 78th minute.
Kidlington Youth 3-3 Wycombe Wanderers u23
Spoils shared at Exeter Park with the home side having to come from behind twice to earn the point. Shannon Read hit a double for Wycombe, backed up by a goal from Sophie Harvey. For The Greens Liv Ward, Erin Ball and Kiera Isaac were on the mark. Rob Mellor captured some of the match action:
Milton United 3-0 Slough Town
After four quite heavy defeats in all competitions, Milton finally kickstarted their season with a home win over Slough Town. First half goals from April England and Mollie Dyer put them in control. Caitlin Kemp added a third just past the hour. The result put Milton level on points with Slough, with a game in hand. However, even more pleasing, after conceding 17 in two league games previously, was the clean sheet.
Penn & Tylers Green 5-1 Tilehurst Panthers
Penn climbed into second spot on the back of this convincing win over Panthers, who were beaten for the first time. Two goals from Ellie Ludgate-Williams and one each from Henna Hussain, Sarah Harrison and Olivia Braden, secured the points. Tilehurst's Lydia Vittese had an interesting few minutes around the midway break. There minutes into first-half added time she scored to make it 2-1. However, 5 minutes into the second half she picked up a straight red.
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
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Top of the League
Wimborne Town |
Top Scorer
Mia House (9) AFC Stoneham |
Abbey Rangers P-P Bournemouth Sports Reserves
AFC Stoneham 3-7 Fleet Town
Result of the day has to go to Fleet Town who took apart Stoneham's 100% record on their own doorstep. Of course, the score line doesn't tell the entire story. Stoneham were forced to play the game with midfielder Rebecca Moody between the sticks after losing an appeal to sign an emergency goalkeeper. Fleet's goals came from Olivia Cervino and two each from Lily Martin, Isabella Moffett and Keira Simpson. The Stoneham response came in the form of goals from Mia House, Mia Flood and Emma Simpson. Listen to the post match views of Fleet captain Dominique Lewis.
AFC Varsity 1-3 Bursledon
After two draws and a narrow defeat at Stoneham, Bursledon finally got their first three-pointer of the season. Kirby Anderson got them off to a flyer in the 11th minute. It stayed that way until twenty minutes before the end of the game when Kayleigh Rogers equalised for Varsity. However, within four minutes Sophie Moore had The Dons back in front. With two minutes remaining Paris Payne made sure of the points. Read the thoughts of Dons boss Pete Hamilton
QK Southampton 0-4 Wimborne Town
Two goals in each half from the Magpies saw off the QK challenge and sent Wimborne to the top of the table. It was a third win on the bounce for the Magpies, kicked off by Rhiannon Short's 25th minute strike. Ellie Chaffe made it two just before the break. Sheree Bell-Jack added a third just before the hour, with Holly Weaver-Coles adding the fourth with 25 minutes remaining.
Woking 0-2 Havant & Waterlooville
Laurie Potvin scored early and late in the first half to give The Hawks all of the points at Woking. The defeat, the third in succession, leave the Cards still looking for their first win after five games. Havant jump up to fourth place, now only four points shy of the top with two games in hand.
AFC Stoneham 3-7 Fleet Town
Result of the day has to go to Fleet Town who took apart Stoneham's 100% record on their own doorstep. Of course, the score line doesn't tell the entire story. Stoneham were forced to play the game with midfielder Rebecca Moody between the sticks after losing an appeal to sign an emergency goalkeeper. Fleet's goals came from Olivia Cervino and two each from Lily Martin, Isabella Moffett and Keira Simpson. The Stoneham response came in the form of goals from Mia House, Mia Flood and Emma Simpson. Listen to the post match views of Fleet captain Dominique Lewis.
AFC Varsity 1-3 Bursledon
After two draws and a narrow defeat at Stoneham, Bursledon finally got their first three-pointer of the season. Kirby Anderson got them off to a flyer in the 11th minute. It stayed that way until twenty minutes before the end of the game when Kayleigh Rogers equalised for Varsity. However, within four minutes Sophie Moore had The Dons back in front. With two minutes remaining Paris Payne made sure of the points. Read the thoughts of Dons boss Pete Hamilton
QK Southampton 0-4 Wimborne Town
Two goals in each half from the Magpies saw off the QK challenge and sent Wimborne to the top of the table. It was a third win on the bounce for the Magpies, kicked off by Rhiannon Short's 25th minute strike. Ellie Chaffe made it two just before the break. Sheree Bell-Jack added a third just before the hour, with Holly Weaver-Coles adding the fourth with 25 minutes remaining.
Woking 0-2 Havant & Waterlooville
Laurie Potvin scored early and late in the first half to give The Hawks all of the points at Woking. The defeat, the third in succession, leave the Cards still looking for their first win after five games. Havant jump up to fourth place, now only four points shy of the top with two games in hand.
FIXTURES Sunday 13th October
Premier League
Oxford City v Badshot Lea
After four defeats on the bounce, Badshot Lea probably don't need to be travelling to Oxford City, especially after the Hoops lost their unbeaten record at the weekend.
Both league meetings ended in heavy Baggies defeats last season, losing 4-0 in this fixture and 6-2 at home. The dual strike force of Emily Harris and Ellie White scored 8 of those 10 City goals.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
After four defeats on the bounce, Badshot Lea probably don't need to be travelling to Oxford City, especially after the Hoops lost their unbeaten record at the weekend.
Both league meetings ended in heavy Baggies defeats last season, losing 4-0 in this fixture and 6-2 at home. The dual strike force of Emily Harris and Ellie White scored 8 of those 10 City goals.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
Division One North
Beaconsfield Town v Kidlington Youth
The unbeaten Rams have a six point lead at the top, but have played two more than second placed Penn. Both of these teams know where the goal is this season, having scored 44 goals between them in 10 games. Last season both games ended in away wins. Kidlington won 4-2 at Holloways Park in October, whilst The Rams gained some revenge with a 2-0 on the last Saturday of the season.
Holloways Park, Windsor Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SE
Caversham United v Wycombe Wanderers u23
Wanderers have already played six league games this season, winning one, drawing two and losing three. Striker Shannon Read has already hit the net seven times in those six games. United have lost all three of their league outings and have yet to score. This fixture last season saw Wycombe leave Mapeldurham with an 8-2 victory, largely down to an Ammara Qureshi hat-trick.
Mapeldurham Recreation Ground, Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Milton United v Chesham United Development
With Milton having finally got off the mark on Sunday and Chesham still searching for their first point of the season, this has home win stamped all over it. However, last season this fixture ended in a 1-1 draw, a result that Chesham would be very happy with this time around. Since the departure of last season's top scorer, Katie West, scoring has fallen onto the shoulders of Emma Nolan.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
Slough Town v Abingdon United Development
After winning at Chesham in mid-September, Slough have lost their last three games. Abingdon, after being early leaders, have lost two of their last three, dropping to fourth spot. Neither team has been particularly prolific in front of goal so far this season. On the plus side for United, they have the second tightest defence, having only conceded four times in five games.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Tilehurst Panthers v Ascot United Reserves
Panthers lost for the first time this season last Sunday, going down 5-1 at Penn. Ascot, meanwhile, won at Chesham by the same margin. Both sides have in-form strikers. Sarah Jones has seven in four for Ascot. Georgia Hayes has hit the net five time in five games for Tilehurst.
Venue: Tilehurst Panthers Women - Linear Park, Charrington Rd, Calcot, Reading RG31 7AW?
The unbeaten Rams have a six point lead at the top, but have played two more than second placed Penn. Both of these teams know where the goal is this season, having scored 44 goals between them in 10 games. Last season both games ended in away wins. Kidlington won 4-2 at Holloways Park in October, whilst The Rams gained some revenge with a 2-0 on the last Saturday of the season.
Holloways Park, Windsor Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SE
Caversham United v Wycombe Wanderers u23
Wanderers have already played six league games this season, winning one, drawing two and losing three. Striker Shannon Read has already hit the net seven times in those six games. United have lost all three of their league outings and have yet to score. This fixture last season saw Wycombe leave Mapeldurham with an 8-2 victory, largely down to an Ammara Qureshi hat-trick.
Mapeldurham Recreation Ground, Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Milton United v Chesham United Development
With Milton having finally got off the mark on Sunday and Chesham still searching for their first point of the season, this has home win stamped all over it. However, last season this fixture ended in a 1-1 draw, a result that Chesham would be very happy with this time around. Since the departure of last season's top scorer, Katie West, scoring has fallen onto the shoulders of Emma Nolan.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
Slough Town v Abingdon United Development
After winning at Chesham in mid-September, Slough have lost their last three games. Abingdon, after being early leaders, have lost two of their last three, dropping to fourth spot. Neither team has been particularly prolific in front of goal so far this season. On the plus side for United, they have the second tightest defence, having only conceded four times in five games.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Tilehurst Panthers v Ascot United Reserves
Panthers lost for the first time this season last Sunday, going down 5-1 at Penn. Ascot, meanwhile, won at Chesham by the same margin. Both sides have in-form strikers. Sarah Jones has seven in four for Ascot. Georgia Hayes has hit the net five time in five games for Tilehurst.
Venue: Tilehurst Panthers Women - Linear Park, Charrington Rd, Calcot, Reading RG31 7AW?
Division One South
Bournemouth Sports Reserves v QK Southampton
Bournemouth's postponed game at Abbey Rangers last weekend, saw them slip down the table to fifth. However, they are just four points off top spot and have two games in hand. QK are still looking for their first point and first league goal since promotion.
Chapel Gate, Nr Hurn Airport, East Parley, Hampshire BH23 6BL.
Wimborne Town P-P Abbey Rangers
Woking v AFC Varsity
Two sides in the lower half of the table, separated by a single point. Woking have drawn two of their five games so far, Varsity are one place and one point worse off but have played two fewer games. Both lost at home last weekend, Woking to Havant & Waterlooville, Varsity to two late Bursledon goals.
Venue: Check with home team
Bournemouth's postponed game at Abbey Rangers last weekend, saw them slip down the table to fifth. However, they are just four points off top spot and have two games in hand. QK are still looking for their first point and first league goal since promotion.
Chapel Gate, Nr Hurn Airport, East Parley, Hampshire BH23 6BL.
Wimborne Town P-P Abbey Rangers
Woking v AFC Varsity
Two sides in the lower half of the table, separated by a single point. Woking have drawn two of their five games so far, Varsity are one place and one point worse off but have played two fewer games. Both lost at home last weekend, Woking to Havant & Waterlooville, Varsity to two late Bursledon goals.
Venue: Check with home team
AFC Stoneham v Swindon Town (Women's National League Division One South-West)
Both of these sides dropped league points for the first time this season at the weekend. With two division's separating them, it's going to be a tough test for The Purps. Swindon are no strangers to finding the net, 33 so far in eight games. Top scorer Annabelle Colston has eight to her name already.
Stoneham Lane Football Complex, SO16 2PA
Ascot United v Woodley United
The current top two in the Southern Region Premier going head to head in the FA Cup. Woodley have a point to prove after being swept aside by Ascot in the opening game of the season. Since that initial defeat, Woodley have gone on to win their next five in all competitions. Ascot are unbeaten this season and are defending a 100% home record.
The Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Bitton (South West Regional Division One North) v Winchester City Flyers
Despite being the home side and currently leading their division with a game in hand, Bitton will go into this game as underdogs against Premier League opposition. Bitton have played two away games to get this far, winning 1-0 at Bath and then, after 3-3 draw, beating Hereford Pegasus 5-3 on penalties. Progress for Flyers has been much more straight-forward. They beat Dorchester Town 14-0 in the previous round.
Bitton Sports and Social Club Bath Road, Bitton BS30 6HX
Bursledon v Downend Flyers (South West Regional Division One North)
A 3-1 defeat of Cheltenham Civil Service saw Downend progress to this stage. That win is their only one of a troubled start to the season which sees them bottom of their league with a single point. Bursledon have adapted to their promotion nicely, suffering just one league defat so far. Their cup progress has seen them win 1-0 at Gosport Borough before seeing off Longham by 8-0 in the previous round.
Toynbee School, Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2PL
Farnham Town (South East Counties Surrey Premier) v Havant & Waterlooville
All being well this will be the BotP live game this Sunday. Town have a 100% record in their league but still sit in third spot behind Dorking Wanderers Development and Leatherhead, who also have a 100% record. They do, however, have a game in hand on both. Whilst scoring is no problem to Farnham, their defence is very mean, having only conceded once so far in five games. They beat Farnborough 6-0 in the previous round. Havant saw off US Portsmouth 10-0 in the first round before receiving a walkover from Warminster Town in the previous round.
Memorial Ground, Mead Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7DY
Fleet Town v Dulwich Hamlet (National League Division One South East)
This will be a very interesting test of Fleet's credentials. So far this season they have been unstoppable. A 100% league record and two big FA Cup wins, 4-0 over Rushmoor and 8-2 over Premier League side Badshot Lea. Can they go one better and take out a National League side? Dulwich currently sit third in their league. They got this far in the cup by beating London Seaward 4-0 and Moneyfields 2-0, both on the road.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
Penn & Tylers Green v Ashford United (London & South East Premier)
The FA Cup has been blessed relief to Ashford so far this season. Five league games have produced just three goals and zero points. They did, however, win 2-1 at Croydon in the last round of the cup. Penn have yet to taste defeat in league or cup. They disposed of Caversham United in the first qualifying round before being given a walkover after being drawn at home to Long Crendon in the last round.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Portishead Town (Women's National League Division One South-West) v AFC Portchester
Aside from defeat to league leaders Ascot United, Portchester have slotted into Premier League life very well. They put 13 past QK Southampton in the last round of the cup and, as a reward, get to test themselves against a Portishead side beginning their fourth season in the National League structure.
Bristol Road, Portishead, BS20 6QG
Richmond & Kew (London & South East Division One North) v Reading
Richmond & Kew have won three, lost three in their league this season, winning the last three in all competitions, including a 6-1 defeat of Sevenoaks Town in the last round. Reading, still in rebuild mode, have struggled to come to terms with SoReg Premier League life, suffering four consecutive defeats. However, there are shoots of recovery and the 3-2 cup win at Brackley was a pointer to what they can do.
Ham Fields, Richmond, TW10 7RX
Selsey v South London (Greater London Premier)
The Seals, like Reading, have yet to get to grips with life in the Premier League. Their opening day 2-2 draw with Badshot Lea is the only point they have mustered so far. They progressed to this stage of the cup after beating Leatherhead on penalties, following a 1-1 draw. South London have come through two away fixtures to get here. A 4-0 win at Tonbridge Angels was followed by a 3-2 defeat of Camden Town, where South London survived a second half comeback from the home side after being three up at the break.
Seal Bay Resort Stadium, PO20 0QG
Sholing v Bristol Rovers (Women's National League Division One South-West)
The Boatwomen lost for the first time this season at the weekend when they went down 3-0 at Winchester City Flyers. It was also the first time any team had scored more than one goal in a game against them. They saw off AFC Varsity 6-0 in the previous round and will be looking forward to the challenge of a National League team. Rovers are currently fourth in the table having taken seven points from the last ten available.
Mortgage Decision Stadium, Portsmouth Road, SO19 9PW
Wycombe Wanderers v Comets (Greater London Premier)
Comets are unbeaten since the second game of the season, although that is only a run of three in all competitions. They progressed to this round with a 4-2 win at Cray Valley. Wycombe lost their first game of the season but are unbeaten since, including being the only team to take points from leaders Ascot United so far. Their progression to this round came courtesy of a 13-1 demolition of Milton United.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
Both of these sides dropped league points for the first time this season at the weekend. With two division's separating them, it's going to be a tough test for The Purps. Swindon are no strangers to finding the net, 33 so far in eight games. Top scorer Annabelle Colston has eight to her name already.
Stoneham Lane Football Complex, SO16 2PA
Ascot United v Woodley United
The current top two in the Southern Region Premier going head to head in the FA Cup. Woodley have a point to prove after being swept aside by Ascot in the opening game of the season. Since that initial defeat, Woodley have gone on to win their next five in all competitions. Ascot are unbeaten this season and are defending a 100% home record.
The Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Bitton (South West Regional Division One North) v Winchester City Flyers
Despite being the home side and currently leading their division with a game in hand, Bitton will go into this game as underdogs against Premier League opposition. Bitton have played two away games to get this far, winning 1-0 at Bath and then, after 3-3 draw, beating Hereford Pegasus 5-3 on penalties. Progress for Flyers has been much more straight-forward. They beat Dorchester Town 14-0 in the previous round.
Bitton Sports and Social Club Bath Road, Bitton BS30 6HX
Bursledon v Downend Flyers (South West Regional Division One North)
A 3-1 defeat of Cheltenham Civil Service saw Downend progress to this stage. That win is their only one of a troubled start to the season which sees them bottom of their league with a single point. Bursledon have adapted to their promotion nicely, suffering just one league defat so far. Their cup progress has seen them win 1-0 at Gosport Borough before seeing off Longham by 8-0 in the previous round.
Toynbee School, Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2PL
Farnham Town (South East Counties Surrey Premier) v Havant & Waterlooville
All being well this will be the BotP live game this Sunday. Town have a 100% record in their league but still sit in third spot behind Dorking Wanderers Development and Leatherhead, who also have a 100% record. They do, however, have a game in hand on both. Whilst scoring is no problem to Farnham, their defence is very mean, having only conceded once so far in five games. They beat Farnborough 6-0 in the previous round. Havant saw off US Portsmouth 10-0 in the first round before receiving a walkover from Warminster Town in the previous round.
Memorial Ground, Mead Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7DY
Fleet Town v Dulwich Hamlet (National League Division One South East)
This will be a very interesting test of Fleet's credentials. So far this season they have been unstoppable. A 100% league record and two big FA Cup wins, 4-0 over Rushmoor and 8-2 over Premier League side Badshot Lea. Can they go one better and take out a National League side? Dulwich currently sit third in their league. They got this far in the cup by beating London Seaward 4-0 and Moneyfields 2-0, both on the road.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
Penn & Tylers Green v Ashford United (London & South East Premier)
The FA Cup has been blessed relief to Ashford so far this season. Five league games have produced just three goals and zero points. They did, however, win 2-1 at Croydon in the last round of the cup. Penn have yet to taste defeat in league or cup. They disposed of Caversham United in the first qualifying round before being given a walkover after being drawn at home to Long Crendon in the last round.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Portishead Town (Women's National League Division One South-West) v AFC Portchester
Aside from defeat to league leaders Ascot United, Portchester have slotted into Premier League life very well. They put 13 past QK Southampton in the last round of the cup and, as a reward, get to test themselves against a Portishead side beginning their fourth season in the National League structure.
Bristol Road, Portishead, BS20 6QG
Richmond & Kew (London & South East Division One North) v Reading
Richmond & Kew have won three, lost three in their league this season, winning the last three in all competitions, including a 6-1 defeat of Sevenoaks Town in the last round. Reading, still in rebuild mode, have struggled to come to terms with SoReg Premier League life, suffering four consecutive defeats. However, there are shoots of recovery and the 3-2 cup win at Brackley was a pointer to what they can do.
Ham Fields, Richmond, TW10 7RX
Selsey v South London (Greater London Premier)
The Seals, like Reading, have yet to get to grips with life in the Premier League. Their opening day 2-2 draw with Badshot Lea is the only point they have mustered so far. They progressed to this stage of the cup after beating Leatherhead on penalties, following a 1-1 draw. South London have come through two away fixtures to get here. A 4-0 win at Tonbridge Angels was followed by a 3-2 defeat of Camden Town, where South London survived a second half comeback from the home side after being three up at the break.
Seal Bay Resort Stadium, PO20 0QG
Sholing v Bristol Rovers (Women's National League Division One South-West)
The Boatwomen lost for the first time this season at the weekend when they went down 3-0 at Winchester City Flyers. It was also the first time any team had scored more than one goal in a game against them. They saw off AFC Varsity 6-0 in the previous round and will be looking forward to the challenge of a National League team. Rovers are currently fourth in the table having taken seven points from the last ten available.
Mortgage Decision Stadium, Portsmouth Road, SO19 9PW
Wycombe Wanderers v Comets (Greater London Premier)
Comets are unbeaten since the second game of the season, although that is only a run of three in all competitions. They progressed to this round with a 4-2 win at Cray Valley. Wycombe lost their first game of the season but are unbeaten since, including being the only team to take points from leaders Ascot United so far. Their progression to this round came courtesy of a 13-1 demolition of Milton United.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
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