Across the leagues there were big wins for Oxford City in the Premier and Beaconsfield in Division One North. Chesham Development came from 4-1 down to earn their first point and, in the South, AFC Varsity won for the first time thanks to a late goal at Woking.
This week is a double-tractor week. Not only can you catch up on all things Thames Valley in The Wandering Tractor weekly review, but you can also read the match report from Farnham Town v Havant & Waterlooville. Just keep reading.....
Results - Sunday 13th October
PREMIER LEAGUE
The Hoops got straight back on the horse after last weekend's defeat to Ascot, taking three points and drawing level with the Yellawomen at the top of the table. It was another bad day at the office for The Baggies who found themselves five down by half-time. Captain Georgina Tayman led the way with two goals, Kaitlyn Crouch, Emma Donohoe, Emily Harris and Ellie White all chimed in a with a goal apiece. Dot Usher was on the mark again for Badshot Lea.
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Courtney Sumner gave the Greens an early lead at Holloways Park, but the league leaders stormed back at them through a Katie Riddington hat-trick. Leading 3-1 at the break, The Rams added to their tally through Lucy Casey just before the hour. Casey then completed the scoring with her second of the day. Cloe Woodward saw red for Kidlington. Hear the views of manager Beaconsfield Brian Harris and captain Lisa Phillips and wathc the match highlights on the Beaconsfield You Tube channel.
Caversham United 1-5 Wycombe Wanderers u23
The Goats slipped to the foot of the table despite scoring their first goal of the season through Katie Dearling. They had no response to goals from Tegan Condra, Ammara Qureshi, Shannon Read, Daisy-Leigh Thompson and Emma Vaughan for Wycombe.
Milton United 4-4 Chesham United Development
Despite starting the game rock bottom, without a point, Chesham came back from 4-1 down in this game, with no substitutes available, to very much earn their first point of the season. The result also lifted them above Caversham and out of the relegation zone. Emma Nolan led the way with a hat-trick, taking her to five for the term. Esme Grant recorded the other goal, her first of the season.
Slough Town 3-2 Abingdon United Development
United fell to their second straight defeat, giving Slough their first home win of the season in the process. Two Charlotte Bigmore goals had put the visitors 2-1 up at the break. However, The Rebels through Isabella Jones, Megan Duffy and Hannah Summers, took the points.
Tilehurst Panthers 1-3 Ascot United Reserves
United made it four on the bounce as they jumped above Penn into second spot. Goals from Stephanie Ferreira, Leah Robertson and Tiffany Skinner were enough to secure the points on the road. Georgia Hayes scored a late consolation for Panthers.
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Sports heaped more match day misery on QK, who have now lost all five of their opening games without scoring. Emma Acott was the chief protagonist, scoring four times including a 12 minute first-half hat-trick. Lucia White also grabbed a goal just before half-time, making it 4-0 at the break. A last minute Abi Lander strike completed the scoring, lifting Bournmeouth into second spot, a point behind Wimborne with a game in hand.
Wimborne Town P-P Abbey Rangers
Woking 2-3 AFC Varsity
The Cards slipped to second from bottom as AFC Varsity leapfrogged them following their late winner. An own goal had given Woking a half-time lead but Kayleigh Rogers leveled it up on the stroke of the hour. Alicia Christie then put Woking back in front just two minutes later. However, Rogers only took a further six minutes to get Varsity level again before the same player completed her hat-trick with two minutes remaining.
Mia House put Stoneham ahead in the 10th minute with a well taken lob. However, that just seemed to prod the bear so to speak. Annie Colston hit back for Swindon, who then took the lead following a free-kick clipped into the box, although it isn't clear who got the final touch. Colston added her second and Tori St Clair made it four before the break. Colston then completed her hat-trick, St Clair added her second, Libby Davies chimed in with a double with Poppy Dearlove and Mia Mugford also getting in on the act. Highlights of the game can be seen on the Swindon Town You Tube channel.
Swindon face an away trip to Gwalia United in Round One
Ascot United 8-2 Woodley United
Woodley must be sick of the sight of Ascot United after the Yellawomen inflicted their second heavy defeat of the season at The Racecourse Ground. Leah Littlechild and Kate Fox both scored twice. Olivia Glover, Beth Lloyd, Alixandra Todd and Ella Rowntree hit the other goals, as Ascot won both halves 4-1. All that despite Sarah Lawrence giving Woodley the lead inside the first minute. Lawrence also grabbed the consolation goal toward the end of the game. Read the match report from Neal Jeffs on the Ascot United web site. Sophie Boycott was also on hand to capture some of the match action.
Bitton 0-3 Winchester City Flyers
City and league top scorer, Annie Northwood, grabbed her eighth and ninth goals of the season either side of half-time, before Eliza Eaton made absolutely sure in the 93rd minute. You can read the match report on the Winchester City Flyers web site. Flyers will welcome AFC Portchester in Round One.
Bursledon 1-0 Downend Flyers
A Paris Payne goal on the stroke of the hour was enough to see Bursledon make their own FA Cup history, qualifying for the First Round for the first time in their short history. The Dons will be at home to Marine Academy Plymouth in the 1st Round. Some of the action was brilliantly captured by photographer Liam Cockwell.
Farnham Town 5-3 Havant & Waterlooville
Town raced into a 2-0 lead with goals from Megan Averill and Emily Foss. However, The Hawks pulled a goal back on 33 minutes through a penalty. Emma-Jane May's spot-kick was initially saved by the striker followed in to score. Maya Adams quickly made it 3-1. Just before the hour Francesca Thornton struck to increase Farnham's lead. Phoebe Hamilton pulled a goal back for Havant before 16-year old wonderkid Adams struck again to make it 5-2. A late consolation from Alice Green was not enough to get Havant back in the game. Farnham now go on to test themselves further having been drawn at home to National League side London Bees. We were lucky enough to not only have the excellent Wandering Tractor on hand for a match report but also James Prickett was around to capture some brilliant match action photos. Add to that the match highlights video on the Farnham Town You Tube channel and you've got some pretty comprehensive coverage.
Farnham will now be at home to London Bees in Round One.
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Fleet Town 0-7 Dulwich Hamlet
It's been a superb start to the season for the revamped Fleet side. However, they were brought back down to earth a little by National League outfit Dulwich Hamlet. Striker Anna Jowle opened the scoring after just 3 minutes, before hitting her second only 7 minutes later. After 20 minutes it was three as Hermione Crutwell got in on the act. Phoebe Leitch then added a fourth before Martha Goddard struck a fifth just on the stroke of half-time. Five minutes after the break, Lucy Monkman made it six before Nat Taylor rounded off the scoring in the 80th minute. Dulwich travel to National Southern Premier League side Lewes in the First Round.
Penn & Tylers Green 2-0 Ashford United
Two Summer signings from Long Crendon did the damage for Penn as they saw off Ashford with a goal in each half. Megan Brockwell, with her first for Penn, and Tara Woodward were the scorers. Penn will now face a home tie with National League side Queens Park Rangers in Round One.
Portishead Town 1-5 AFC Portchester
Portchy produced a five-star performance away from home to see off a higher ranked opponent. Two from Millie Bradbury and one each from Nat Bavister and Eilidh Currie, plus an own goal, gave the South Coast side a convincing win. Phoebe Allen grabbed a late consolation for Portishead. Portchester now face familiar opposition as they make the short journey to Winchester City Flyers in the First Round.
Richmond & Kew 0-0 (2-3p) Reading
A hard-fought cup tie that ended goalless after 90 minutes was still tight during the penalty shootout. Both sides scored their first spot kick, but Kew missed their second to give advantage to The Royals. However, Reading proceeded to miss kicks three and four, making it effectively sudden death. Kew missed, Reading scored, sending the visitors through to face Aylesford away from home in Round One.
Selsey 0-4 South London
Greater London Premier League side South London heaped the misery on Selsey at the Seal Bay Stadium. The hosts were undone by a Virginia Somers hat-trick for the visitors. Johanna Andersson was also on the scoresheet for South London, who face another trip to the coast, away at Saltdean United in Round One.
Sholing 1-2 Bristol Rovers
After taking the lead in the 8th minute through Amber O'Reilly, Sholing proceeded to fight a really gallant rear-guard action until twenty minutes from time. Meg Jarvis finally broke down the resistance. Then, in the fifth minute of added time, Jarvis took advantage of a slip at the back to stroke home the winner. Read the full match report in the BotP Match Blog - Rovers Leave It Meg(a) Late Again.
Rovers will be at home to Sherborne Town in Round One.
Wycombe Wanderers 3-3 (1-3p) Comets
A topsy-turvy game in which Comets took the lead before Eman Kassem levelled things for Wycombe. Jess Watkins then put them 2-1 up and Ashleigh Harte made it three with 15 minutes remaining. Comets stormed back, pulling a goal back within three minutes and then forcing an equaliser in added time before going on to win 3-1 in the shootout. Comets will now face Worthing at home in the First Round.
Fixtures - Sunday 20th October
Premier League
Two sides who had opposite fortunes against higher-ranked opposition in the cup last weekend. Whilst Portchy were winning at Portishead, Sholing were unlucky to lose to added time goal at home to Bristol Rovers. Two points and two places separate them in the league, with Portchester holding sway. Sholing are defending an unbeaten home run. Portchester have a 100% away record. Sholing have only conceded once at home, Portchester have only conceded once away from home.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton SO19 9NA
Winchester City Flyers v Badshot Lea
After starting with two defeats, Flyers have begun to find some form of late. Two consecutive 3-0 victories, at home to Sholing in the league and at Bitton in the FA Cup, should have given them plenty of confidence. The Baggies are quite the opposite and are on a run of six straight defeats in all competitions. On the plus side, Summer signing Dot Usher has been amongst the goals for them and has already bagged five this season. Flyers, however, have their own hot-shot. Annie Northwood tops the league scoring chart with 9 from 5 games.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO50 7SU
Division One North
Only a point separates these two in mid-table and both have had up and down starts to the season. With Beaconsfield so far out in front, both need to start picking up maximums if they want to begin to close the gap. Both games last season ended in home wins and both produced goals. On the opening day a Mimi Hodges hat-trick helped United to a 5-2 win at The Northcourt. The reverse back at Burnham ended with a 4-2 victory for Wanderers.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
Division One South
Abbey have postponed their last two matches after losing their coaching team a couple of weeks ago. Consequently, they have only played three so far, winning one, drawing one and losing one. Fleet, who have also only played three, are taking a 100% league record to The Moor but were brought back down to earth with a heavy FA Cup defat at the weekend.
Addlestone Moor, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2QH
AFC Stoneham v QK Southampton
The Purps were given something of a FA Cup lesson by Swindon on Sunday, which came on the back of their rather heavy home defeat to Fleet the week before. This is not a good sign for QK, who have struggled to get to grips with life in Division One South and are yet to score in the league. Stoneham will be looking to get their season back on track. Wil they take out their recent frustrations on the bottom side or can QK benefit from Stoneham's recent defeats?
Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO16 2PA
Bournemouth Sports Reserves v Bursledon
The Dons notched their first Southern Region win two weeks ago, and followed it up by progressing to the First Round of the FA Cup last Sunday. This weekend they'll be given a real test by a Sports side who have only lost once this season and a fresh from a 6-0 win at the weekend.
Chapel Gate, Nr Hurn Airport, East Parley, Hampshire BH23 6BL.
Havant & Waterlooville v AFC Varsity
Varsity scored late at Woking on Sunday to register their first league win of the season, moving themselves away from the bottom and above The Cards in the process. Havant went out of the FA Cup at Farnham, but have only lost once in the league and have already hit double figures in a game twice this season. This game will pitch three of the leagues top five goal scorers in opposition. Emily Wernham and Sophie Lee of The Hawks and Varsity's Kayleigh Rogers.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
Woking v Wimborne Town
This is the reverse fixture of the opening day game between these sides. That ended in a goalless stalemate. Since then, fortunes have been very different. Woking have taken just one more point, a draw at home to Abbey Rangers. Meanwhile, Wimborne, who went on to lose their next game, have since won three and drawn one, to go top of the table.
Venue: Check with home team
County Cups
Ascot United H-W Tilehurst Panthers
Abingdon United v Woodley United
Woodley won't want to face another team in yellow and blue after falling to two heavy defeats at Ascot this season. Having said that, those defeats are the only two they have suffered and they are still sitting in third spot, only one point shy of the summit. Abingdon, in their second National League Division One South West season, have not had a great start and are currently in the drop zone. This could go either way.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL
Beaconsfield Town v Slough Town
A local derby between division mates who have yet to face each other in league action this season. The Rams are still unbeaten in the league and have been finding the net with alarming regularity. Alarming for the opposition that is. However, Slough's comeback from 2-1 down to win 3-2 at the weekend, should have really boosted their confidence.
Holloways Park, Holloways Park, Windsor Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SE
Caversham United v Reading
A fascinating fixture in many ways. Reading, who play their home games in Slough, will finally be playing a game back in Reading. There are a number of Reading supporters within the Caversham club, both male and female. There are also at least two former Goats in the Reading squad. Both sides are yet to register a point in their respective leagues this season, so this cup game will be a bit of light relief for both.
Mapeldurham Recreation Ground, Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Maidenhead United v Milton United
After a few heavy defeats, Milton have started to get their season back on track and have taken four points from the last six available, scoring seven goals in the process. Whether a cup tie at a National League side is a good or bad thing at this point, is yet to be seen. Of course, Milton have little to lose, so they can go ahead an enjoy the game. Maidenhead are mid-table and have only won once in their last six in all competitions.
York Road, SL6 1SF
Newport Pagnell Town v Wycombe Wanderers
Newport Pagnell currently sit second from bottom in the East Midlands Division One South and are yet to register a win in any competition this season. You would think that The Chairgirls would be to strong for them, especially as they are unbeaten (in normal time) since the opening day. Of course, they did go out of the FA Sup to Comets on penalties at the weekend.
Willen Road Sports Ground, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0DF
Penn & Tylers Green v Milton Keynes Dons SET
A tough draw for Penn as they face MK Dons SET at French School Meadow. It's not the first time they have been drawn together, but Penn may want to forget the last meeting. That came back in October 2022 in Milton Keynes and ended with Dons registering a 17-0 win.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
East Oxford Ladies v Oxford City
A local derby with three divisions separating the teams. East Oxford currently reside in Division 2 of the Thames Valley League, and sit in mid-table. It's going to be a big ask for them to contain a City side level on points with Ascot at the top of the SoReg Premier and who have already scored five or more in three games this season.
Oxford Rugby & Football Club, OX2 0NA
Kidlington Youth v Longford Park Vixens
There are four divisions separating these sides going into this game. Longford currently sit bottom of Division 3 North in the Thames Valley League and have yet to win a game this season. However, they did take their first point in their last outing, a 2-2 draw at Aylesbury United. Kidlington have had a mixed season so far and were beaten 5-1 by leaders Beaconsfield at the weekend.
Exeter Park, Crown Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB