It was a Desmond draw at the top of the table as the top two went head to head. Meanwhile Carterton got their first point, Woodley took the honours in the Reading derby in some style, and Eversley v Long Crendon fell foul of the weather. Only three games next weekend with Caversham and Carterton both getting a bit of a rest.
Milton United 2-2 Penn Tylers Green
The clash of the day, featuring top versus second, somewhat unsurprisingly produced a draw as both sides maintained their unbeaten record. In a topsy-turvy game Sasha Smith put the visitors ahead before Holly Porter levelled the scores. Henna Hussain then gave Penn the lead again only for Katie Miller to secure a point for Milton. Penn stay second, three points adrift of Milton but with a game in hand.
Caversham United 0-5 Woodley United
A bad day at the office for The Goats as they were put to the sword by a rampant Woodley side in the Reading derby. Two from Gemma Sims and another from Charley Evans put Woodley three up at the break. May Hamblin then chipped in with two more in the second half. The result puts Woodley to within a point of Caversham with three games in hand in their neighbours.
A full match report from top blogger Wanderin Tractor and more excellent action photos from both Andrew Batt and Oakmist Photography can be viewed by clicking the name links.
Eversley & California P-P Long Crendon
Eversley's game, as with their men's team on Saturday, was a victim of the torrential downpours that also scuppered all of the Division One South games this weekend.
Kidlington 1-1 Carterton
Kidlington's blip continued as they were held to a home draw by bottom of the table Carterton. Courtney Sumner was back amongst the goals for The Greens whilst Holly Springate scored for the visitors. Congratulations to Carterton for getting their first point of the season. It's a shame they have a week off and can't use this result as an immediate springboard.
This weekend's fixtures. All 14:00 ko
Eversley & California v Milton United
The Boars have played fewer league games than anyone in the division, just three so far. They are sitting second from bottom but have two or three games in hand over everyone apart from Woodley. Milton still sit top of the league, unbeaten (100% away from home), and leading the way in the goal scoring stakes with 26 in 6 games. The sides last met in the 2020-21 Thames Valley season with The Boars running out 4-0 winners at Fox Lane.
Eversley Sports Association, Fox Lane, Eversley RG27 0NS
Long Crendon v Penn & Tylers Green
Two long term unbeaten league records clash here. Second placed Penn are unbeaten all season whilst Long Crendon have not lost since their opening day defeat to leaders Milton United. They met four times in total last season. Both league games went the way of Long Crendon, 2-0 at home and 1-0 at French School Meadow. There were also two cup meetings which both finished 1-0, one victory to each team.
Long Crendon Rec, 9 Chearsley Road, Long Crendon HP18 9BS
Woodley United v Kidlington
Fifth placed Woodley have taken all of their seven points so far on the road. Having said that, this is only their second home league game of the season. Kidlington, on the back of two league defeats, drew 1-1 with Carterton at the weekend and will be looking to re-capture their early season form which saw them top the table after their first four games.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
Milton United 2-2 Penn Tylers Green
The clash of the day, featuring top versus second, somewhat unsurprisingly produced a draw as both sides maintained their unbeaten record. In a topsy-turvy game Sasha Smith put the visitors ahead before Holly Porter levelled the scores. Henna Hussain then gave Penn the lead again only for Katie Miller to secure a point for Milton. Penn stay second, three points adrift of Milton but with a game in hand.
Caversham United 0-5 Woodley United
A bad day at the office for The Goats as they were put to the sword by a rampant Woodley side in the Reading derby. Two from Gemma Sims and another from Charley Evans put Woodley three up at the break. May Hamblin then chipped in with two more in the second half. The result puts Woodley to within a point of Caversham with three games in hand in their neighbours.
A full match report from top blogger Wanderin Tractor and more excellent action photos from both Andrew Batt and Oakmist Photography can be viewed by clicking the name links.
Eversley & California P-P Long Crendon
Eversley's game, as with their men's team on Saturday, was a victim of the torrential downpours that also scuppered all of the Division One South games this weekend.
Kidlington 1-1 Carterton
Kidlington's blip continued as they were held to a home draw by bottom of the table Carterton. Courtney Sumner was back amongst the goals for The Greens whilst Holly Springate scored for the visitors. Congratulations to Carterton for getting their first point of the season. It's a shame they have a week off and can't use this result as an immediate springboard.
This weekend's fixtures. All 14:00 ko
Eversley & California v Milton United
The Boars have played fewer league games than anyone in the division, just three so far. They are sitting second from bottom but have two or three games in hand over everyone apart from Woodley. Milton still sit top of the league, unbeaten (100% away from home), and leading the way in the goal scoring stakes with 26 in 6 games. The sides last met in the 2020-21 Thames Valley season with The Boars running out 4-0 winners at Fox Lane.
Eversley Sports Association, Fox Lane, Eversley RG27 0NS
Long Crendon v Penn & Tylers Green
Two long term unbeaten league records clash here. Second placed Penn are unbeaten all season whilst Long Crendon have not lost since their opening day defeat to leaders Milton United. They met four times in total last season. Both league games went the way of Long Crendon, 2-0 at home and 1-0 at French School Meadow. There were also two cup meetings which both finished 1-0, one victory to each team.
Long Crendon Rec, 9 Chearsley Road, Long Crendon HP18 9BS
Woodley United v Kidlington
Fifth placed Woodley have taken all of their seven points so far on the road. Having said that, this is only their second home league game of the season. Kidlington, on the back of two league defeats, drew 1-1 with Carterton at the weekend and will be looking to re-capture their early season form which saw them top the table after their first four games.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
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