Reading may still be awaiting their first league point of the season but the cups are a different matter, especially once they get into a penalty shootout. Sunday saw them take a higher division scalp and once again it was from the spot. After drawing 0-0 with National League Abingdon United, the Royals went through from 12 yards for the third consecutive cup tie.
In the leagues, we have a new Premier League leader after Oxford beat Portchester at Marsh Lane. Beaconsfield were in cup action, but stay top in the North, although the chasing pack all won to close the gap to five points. IN the South Fleet won the big, top of the table, clash beating Havant & Waterlooville. However, The Hawks remain in top spot for now.
In the leagues, we have a new Premier League leader after Oxford beat Portchester at Marsh Lane. Beaconsfield were in cup action, but stay top in the North, although the chasing pack all won to close the gap to five points. IN the South Fleet won the big, top of the table, clash beating Havant & Waterlooville. However, The Hawks remain in top spot for now.
Results 17th November 2024
PREMIER DIVISION
Badshot Lea 2-3 Woodley United
The Baggies took an early lead in this game when Alyssa Hall scored after just 9 minutes. They held that lead until the stroke of half-time before Sarah Lawrence put United level. Two minutes after the break Chloe Melton had the visitors in front and seven minutes later Lauren Devlin added Woodley's third. Rebecca Munro pulled a goal back with just over 20 minutes remaining, but Woodley held on to take the points.
Oxford City 2-1 AFC Portchester
Gemma Hillier gave Portchester an early lead at the MGroup Stadium, but that was cancelled out just before the half-hour by Isobel Bradley. Five minutes later an unfortunate own goal put the hosts in front. The Hoops then held onto their advantage, getting back to winning ways, taking them to the top of the table in the process.
Winchester City Flyers 0-4 Wycombe Wanderers
Eman Kassem struck a hat-trick for the second match in succession, catapulting Wycombe firmly into the mix at the top end of the table. The game was goalless at the break but Kassem struck just a minute after the restart, adding a second on 74 minutes before completing her hat-trick with there minutes to go. In between goal two and three, Jessica Watkins added her tenth of the season. Three Wanderers players, Kassem, Watkins and Kayla Potter, are all now in double figures for the season.
The Baggies took an early lead in this game when Alyssa Hall scored after just 9 minutes. They held that lead until the stroke of half-time before Sarah Lawrence put United level. Two minutes after the break Chloe Melton had the visitors in front and seven minutes later Lauren Devlin added Woodley's third. Rebecca Munro pulled a goal back with just over 20 minutes remaining, but Woodley held on to take the points.
Oxford City 2-1 AFC Portchester
Gemma Hillier gave Portchester an early lead at the MGroup Stadium, but that was cancelled out just before the half-hour by Isobel Bradley. Five minutes later an unfortunate own goal put the hosts in front. The Hoops then held onto their advantage, getting back to winning ways, taking them to the top of the table in the process.
Winchester City Flyers 0-4 Wycombe Wanderers
Eman Kassem struck a hat-trick for the second match in succession, catapulting Wycombe firmly into the mix at the top end of the table. The game was goalless at the break but Kassem struck just a minute after the restart, adding a second on 74 minutes before completing her hat-trick with there minutes to go. In between goal two and three, Jessica Watkins added her tenth of the season. Three Wanderers players, Kassem, Watkins and Kayla Potter, are all now in double figures for the season.
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Chesham United Development 0-2 Milton United
Milton United won away from home for the first time, consigning Chesham to an unwanted 100% home defeat record in their fifth match at Chiltern Hills Academy. April England and Grace Wiseman were on target for the visitors.
Kidlington Youth 1-2 Ascot United Reserves
Kidlington slumped to their third consecutive defeat in all competitions after Ascot scored late on to take the points at Exeter Park. Kiera Isaac scored her fifth of the season for Kidlington whilst Bregje Geling and Danielle Kjaer were on target for United. The victory puts Ascot just five points behind leaders Beaconsfield, with a game in hand.
Tilehurst Panthers 2-4 Abingdon United Development
Home league form is proving to be an issue for Panthers. This was their fifth outing at Scours Lane and they are yet to win. Charlotte Bigmore scored a hat-trick for Abingdon whilst Iva Georgievska added the other goal. Kloe Peters and Leah Why scored for Tilehurst, both goals coming in the second half.
Wycombe Wanderers u23 6-0 Caversham United
Wanderers eased past Caversham with two more goals from top-scorer Shannon Read and further strike from Elena Mitchell, Ammara Qureshi, Emma Vaughan and Poppy Lloyd. The Goats remain second from bottom on goal difference but their lack of goals this season must be concerning, with only two scored in seven league outings.
Milton United won away from home for the first time, consigning Chesham to an unwanted 100% home defeat record in their fifth match at Chiltern Hills Academy. April England and Grace Wiseman were on target for the visitors.
Kidlington Youth 1-2 Ascot United Reserves
Kidlington slumped to their third consecutive defeat in all competitions after Ascot scored late on to take the points at Exeter Park. Kiera Isaac scored her fifth of the season for Kidlington whilst Bregje Geling and Danielle Kjaer were on target for United. The victory puts Ascot just five points behind leaders Beaconsfield, with a game in hand.
Tilehurst Panthers 2-4 Abingdon United Development
Home league form is proving to be an issue for Panthers. This was their fifth outing at Scours Lane and they are yet to win. Charlotte Bigmore scored a hat-trick for Abingdon whilst Iva Georgievska added the other goal. Kloe Peters and Leah Why scored for Tilehurst, both goals coming in the second half.
Wycombe Wanderers u23 6-0 Caversham United
Wanderers eased past Caversham with two more goals from top-scorer Shannon Read and further strike from Elena Mitchell, Ammara Qureshi, Emma Vaughan and Poppy Lloyd. The Goats remain second from bottom on goal difference but their lack of goals this season must be concerning, with only two scored in seven league outings.
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Bournemouth Sports Reserves 0-1 AFC Stoneham
An Emma Simpson goal was all it took for Stoneham to maintain their 100% away record in the league. The result leaves them third, a point shy of the leaders, with a game in hand.
Bursledon 1-0 QK Southampton
Kirby Anderson's goal gave Bursledon their first home league win of the season. It was QK's ninth league defeat on the bounce, leaving them anchored to the foot of the table. However, recent results are showing improvements, giving reason for optimism.
Fleet Town 3-1 Havant & Waterlooville
A Phoebe Hamilton goal could not prevent The Hawks going down to a Fleet side who have now won six from six in the league. Elin Roberts inside the first 10 minutes, Olivia Cervino just before the break, and a late Keira Simpson goal ensured a 3-1 win and second spot for Town.
An Emma Simpson goal was all it took for Stoneham to maintain their 100% away record in the league. The result leaves them third, a point shy of the leaders, with a game in hand.
Bursledon 1-0 QK Southampton
Kirby Anderson's goal gave Bursledon their first home league win of the season. It was QK's ninth league defeat on the bounce, leaving them anchored to the foot of the table. However, recent results are showing improvements, giving reason for optimism.
Fleet Town 3-1 Havant & Waterlooville
A Phoebe Hamilton goal could not prevent The Hawks going down to a Fleet side who have now won six from six in the league. Elin Roberts inside the first 10 minutes, Olivia Cervino just before the break, and a late Keira Simpson goal ensured a 3-1 win and second spot for Town.
BERKS & BUCKS SENIOR CUP
Abingdon United 0-0 (3-5) Reading
Reading claimed a National League scalp following their fourth penalty shootout win in just over a month. After the game remained goalless after 90 minutes, Reading went on to win 5-3 from the spot. This added to the FA Cup defeat of Richmond & Kew, County Cup victory over Caversham United, and League Cup progress past Tilehurst, all from shootouts.
Ascot United 0-1 Newport Pagnell Town
A late Jasmine Spence goal secured County Cup giant-killing progress for Newport Pagnell Town. In a game of few clear-cut chances, Spence's 86th minute strike was the deciding factor. You can read match report on the Ascot United web site.
Beaconsfield Town 0-5 Maidenhead United
National League Maidenhead proved a step too far for the high-flying Rams. Simone O'Brien gave The Magpies the perfect start, putting them in front inside a minute. Izzy Stockton made it two just before the half-hour. Two quickfire goals within 11 minutes of the restart, from Tia Johnson and Nat Cowell, effectively sealed United's victory even before the 74th minute own goal made it five.
Penn & Tylers Green 1-4 Chesham United
A penalty, the last kick of the first-half, was converted by Sarah Harrison, to give Penn a half-time lead. However, Becky Fraser got The Generals level just after the break and, ten minutes into the second half, Gemma Fraser made it 1-2. Tasha Smith then added a quickfire third goal before Gemma Fraser made it safe in the 82nd minute.
Reading claimed a National League scalp following their fourth penalty shootout win in just over a month. After the game remained goalless after 90 minutes, Reading went on to win 5-3 from the spot. This added to the FA Cup defeat of Richmond & Kew, County Cup victory over Caversham United, and League Cup progress past Tilehurst, all from shootouts.
Ascot United 0-1 Newport Pagnell Town
A late Jasmine Spence goal secured County Cup giant-killing progress for Newport Pagnell Town. In a game of few clear-cut chances, Spence's 86th minute strike was the deciding factor. You can read match report on the Ascot United web site.
Beaconsfield Town 0-5 Maidenhead United
National League Maidenhead proved a step too far for the high-flying Rams. Simone O'Brien gave The Magpies the perfect start, putting them in front inside a minute. Izzy Stockton made it two just before the half-hour. Two quickfire goals within 11 minutes of the restart, from Tia Johnson and Nat Cowell, effectively sealed United's victory even before the 74th minute own goal made it five.
Penn & Tylers Green 1-4 Chesham United
A penalty, the last kick of the first-half, was converted by Sarah Harrison, to give Penn a half-time lead. However, Becky Fraser got The Generals level just after the break and, ten minutes into the second half, Gemma Fraser made it 1-2. Tasha Smith then added a quickfire third goal before Gemma Fraser made it safe in the 82nd minute.
SUSSEX WOMEN'S CHALLENGE CUP
Bognor Regis Town 5-1 Selsey
The Rockettes proved too strong for their Sussex coast rivals. Rhiannon Hambleton opened the scoring on 16 minutes before defender Alice Gue added a second close to the half-hour. Shortly after the break Millie Carter put away a spot-kick to make it 3-0 only for Mai Childs to pull one back for Selsey with just over 20 remaining. In the closing ten minutes Jade Widdowson and Alice Gue, with her second, made it a commanding win for Town. You can check out match photos from @lynandtrev and Martin Denyer. You can also read about the game in the Sussex Express.
The Rockettes proved too strong for their Sussex coast rivals. Rhiannon Hambleton opened the scoring on 16 minutes before defender Alice Gue added a second close to the half-hour. Shortly after the break Millie Carter put away a spot-kick to make it 3-0 only for Mai Childs to pull one back for Selsey with just over 20 remaining. In the closing ten minutes Jade Widdowson and Alice Gue, with her second, made it a commanding win for Town. You can check out match photos from @lynandtrev and Martin Denyer. You can also read about the game in the Sussex Express.
VEO WOMEN'S CUP
Poole Town 1-1(p4-2) Wimborne Town
Poole eventually came out on top from the penalty spot, but they had to come from behind to take the game to a shootout. Goalless at the break, Sadie West gave The Magpies the lead just before the hour, but Lauren Kelly popped up with the equaliser for The Dolphins.
Poole eventually came out on top from the penalty spot, but they had to come from behind to take the game to a shootout. Goalless at the break, Sadie West gave The Magpies the lead just before the hour, but Lauren Kelly popped up with the equaliser for The Dolphins.
CAPITAL WOMEN's CUP INTERMEDIATE SECTION
Epsom & Ewell 0-7 Woking
The Cards proved to be too strong for Epsom & Ewell, scoring three in the first half and four in the second, unanswered. Jasmina Vanvooren out Woking into a 6th minute lead, Amy Richards made it two and Louise Curr added a third before the interval. Shortly after the restart Alicia Christie added a fourth before, two minutes later, Vanvooren grabbed her second. Frances Cotter made it six before the hour, then Trudy Bryan-Kerr completed the scoring on 66 minutes.
Richmond & Kew 1-0 Abbey Rangers
The Cards proved to be too strong for Epsom & Ewell, scoring three in the first half and four in the second, unanswered. Jasmina Vanvooren out Woking into a 6th minute lead, Amy Richards made it two and Louise Curr added a third before the interval. Shortly after the restart Alicia Christie added a fourth before, two minutes later, Vanvooren grabbed her second. Frances Cotter made it six before the hour, then Trudy Bryan-Kerr completed the scoring on 66 minutes.
Richmond & Kew 1-0 Abbey Rangers
SDFA CUP
Southampton u21 A-W AFC Varsity
FIXTURES - Sunday 24th November
PREMIER LEAGUE
Badshot Lea v Reading
Two team in desperate need of league points. Reading sit bottom, two points adrift of The Baggies but with a colossal six games in hand. Neither team has won a league match and neither will want to be cut adrift at the foot of the table.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4P
Sholing v Ascot United
Ascot lost their place at the top of the table and went out of the county cup last weekend, and will be keen to get back up there as soon as possible. First of all they'll need to overcome a mid-table Sholing side who will be fresh, having not been in action last Sunday or in midweek. Last season, Ascot won the corresponding fixture 1-0 with a Sarah Jones goal just after the interval.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Cresent, Southampton SO19 9NA
Winchester City Flyers v Selsey
One place, but five points separates City in 7th from their visitors in 8th. Two weeks ago, Selsey notched their first win of the season in all competitions, but are still winless in the league. Flyers have lost their last two home league outings 4-0, so they'll be very keen to buck that trend.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO50 7SU
Woodley United v Wycombe Wanderers
Woodley know that, whatever Ascot do in their game, a win against The Chairgirls will see them sit on top of the pile by close of play. However, two consecutive league wins has seen Wycombe put themselves back in the mix near the top of the table too. Last season's corresponding fixture, toward the end of the season, saw the sides fight out a 0-0 draw.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
Two team in desperate need of league points. Reading sit bottom, two points adrift of The Baggies but with a colossal six games in hand. Neither team has won a league match and neither will want to be cut adrift at the foot of the table.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4P
Sholing v Ascot United
Ascot lost their place at the top of the table and went out of the county cup last weekend, and will be keen to get back up there as soon as possible. First of all they'll need to overcome a mid-table Sholing side who will be fresh, having not been in action last Sunday or in midweek. Last season, Ascot won the corresponding fixture 1-0 with a Sarah Jones goal just after the interval.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Cresent, Southampton SO19 9NA
Winchester City Flyers v Selsey
One place, but five points separates City in 7th from their visitors in 8th. Two weeks ago, Selsey notched their first win of the season in all competitions, but are still winless in the league. Flyers have lost their last two home league outings 4-0, so they'll be very keen to buck that trend.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO50 7SU
Woodley United v Wycombe Wanderers
Woodley know that, whatever Ascot do in their game, a win against The Chairgirls will see them sit on top of the pile by close of play. However, two consecutive league wins has seen Wycombe put themselves back in the mix near the top of the table too. Last season's corresponding fixture, toward the end of the season, saw the sides fight out a 0-0 draw.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Abingdon United Development v Wycombe Wanderers u23
Two sides in good recent form. Wycombe have won their last two games without conceding. Abingdon have also won their last two, scoring 11. A month ago, in the revers fixture, Abingdon came away from Burnham with a 4-0 victory thanks to two goals from Isabel Hughes and one each from Charlotte Bigmore and Nina Maitlis.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL
Ascot United Reserves v Caversham United
Ascot's 2-1 defeat of Kidlington last weekend saw them move to within five of Beaconsfield, with a game in hand. Meanwhile, Caversham were going down 6-0 to Wycombe. Last season, eight goals were scored in a frantic second half after Ascot had gone in three up at half-time. The Yellas went on to win the game 8-3.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Milton United v Tilehurst Panthers
Milton's win and Tilehurst's defeat last weekend saw United move to within a point of Panthers, with a game in hand on Sunday's visitors. Six of the eight points that Panthers have gained this season have come on the road and after taking only a single point from four consecutive homer games, they may be happy to be travelling again.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
Penn & Tylers Green v Kidlington Youth
Unbeaten Penn could go level with the leaders should they win all of the games in hand. Step one is to get the better of a Kidlington side who have blown hot and cold this season. Defeat to Woking in the League Cup and, last week's 2-1 defeat at home to Ascot, came on the back of three wins on the bounce, which include a very creditable 3-2 win at Abingdon.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Slough Town v Beaconsfield Town
A first league meeting between these local rivals. They have, however, already met in the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup, a game that saw Beaconsfield progress by 6-2, scoring three goals in each half. The Rams have a five point lead at the top of the table but, with Ascot having a game in hand, they'll be keen to continue their unbeaten run, at the very least. Since that cup defeat at Holloways Park, Slough have won one, lost one in the league. They also come into the game on the back of a 3-1 League Cup win at QK.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Two sides in good recent form. Wycombe have won their last two games without conceding. Abingdon have also won their last two, scoring 11. A month ago, in the revers fixture, Abingdon came away from Burnham with a 4-0 victory thanks to two goals from Isabel Hughes and one each from Charlotte Bigmore and Nina Maitlis.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL
Ascot United Reserves v Caversham United
Ascot's 2-1 defeat of Kidlington last weekend saw them move to within five of Beaconsfield, with a game in hand. Meanwhile, Caversham were going down 6-0 to Wycombe. Last season, eight goals were scored in a frantic second half after Ascot had gone in three up at half-time. The Yellas went on to win the game 8-3.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Milton United v Tilehurst Panthers
Milton's win and Tilehurst's defeat last weekend saw United move to within a point of Panthers, with a game in hand on Sunday's visitors. Six of the eight points that Panthers have gained this season have come on the road and after taking only a single point from four consecutive homer games, they may be happy to be travelling again.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
Penn & Tylers Green v Kidlington Youth
Unbeaten Penn could go level with the leaders should they win all of the games in hand. Step one is to get the better of a Kidlington side who have blown hot and cold this season. Defeat to Woking in the League Cup and, last week's 2-1 defeat at home to Ascot, came on the back of three wins on the bounce, which include a very creditable 3-2 win at Abingdon.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Slough Town v Beaconsfield Town
A first league meeting between these local rivals. They have, however, already met in the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup, a game that saw Beaconsfield progress by 6-2, scoring three goals in each half. The Rams have a five point lead at the top of the table but, with Ascot having a game in hand, they'll be keen to continue their unbeaten run, at the very least. Since that cup defeat at Holloways Park, Slough have won one, lost one in the league. They also come into the game on the back of a 3-1 League Cup win at QK.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
AFC Stoneham v Woking
The Cards have hit a patch of form recently, winning their last three in all competitions without conceding a goal. Stoneham, currently third in the table, are a point behind the leaders with a game in hand. Last season this fixture ended 3-2 to Stoneham, Chloe Marshall scoring twice for the Purps. Charlotte Keenan, who has since moved on to Portchester, scored both Woking goals.
Stoneham Lane Football Complex, SO16 2PA
AFC Varsity v Abbey Rangers
Rangers make their first league visit to Hatches Farm, knowing that a win would take them level on points with their opponents in the table, with a game in hand. Varsity are yet to win a league game at home, Abbey are yet to win on the road.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, Romsey Road, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6EA
Bursledon v Fleet Town
Fleet take their 100% league record down to Toynbee School on Sunday, knowing that a win would put them top of the table. The Dons won in the league on their own patch for the first time last weekend, but have also only lost their once, a 1-0 defeat to Stoneham. However, Fleet's 22 goals in 4 away games is the best record in the league.
Toynbee School, Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2PL
Wimborne Town v QK Southampton
QK's search for a first point of the season continues in Dorset this weekend. The reverse fixture ended in a 4-0 win for Wimborne, with two goals coming in each half. The Magpies have not scored too many at home this season so far, just 3 in 4 games. QK have scored twice in five away games. So, neither are prolific. Maybe that will change this weekend.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, 16 Ainsley Road, Wimborne BH21 2FU
The Cards have hit a patch of form recently, winning their last three in all competitions without conceding a goal. Stoneham, currently third in the table, are a point behind the leaders with a game in hand. Last season this fixture ended 3-2 to Stoneham, Chloe Marshall scoring twice for the Purps. Charlotte Keenan, who has since moved on to Portchester, scored both Woking goals.
Stoneham Lane Football Complex, SO16 2PA
AFC Varsity v Abbey Rangers
Rangers make their first league visit to Hatches Farm, knowing that a win would take them level on points with their opponents in the table, with a game in hand. Varsity are yet to win a league game at home, Abbey are yet to win on the road.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, Romsey Road, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6EA
Bursledon v Fleet Town
Fleet take their 100% league record down to Toynbee School on Sunday, knowing that a win would put them top of the table. The Dons won in the league on their own patch for the first time last weekend, but have also only lost their once, a 1-0 defeat to Stoneham. However, Fleet's 22 goals in 4 away games is the best record in the league.
Toynbee School, Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2PL
Wimborne Town v QK Southampton
QK's search for a first point of the season continues in Dorset this weekend. The reverse fixture ended in a 4-0 win for Wimborne, with two goals coming in each half. The Magpies have not scored too many at home this season so far, just 3 in 4 games. QK have scored twice in five away games. So, neither are prolific. Maybe that will change this weekend.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, 16 Ainsley Road, Wimborne BH21 2FU
League Cup
Havant & Waterlooville v Chesham United Development
The Hawks retained their top spot at the weekend, despite losing to Fleet Town. Chesham remain in the drop zone of Division One North. Maybe a weekend of cup action is exactly what both teams need? All of Chesham's four league points have come on the road, so they'll not be too concerned at having to travel for this game. However, Havant have not suffered defeat on their own patch and have clocked up 26 goals in four games.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
The Hawks retained their top spot at the weekend, despite losing to Fleet Town. Chesham remain in the drop zone of Division One North. Maybe a weekend of cup action is exactly what both teams need? All of Chesham's four league points have come on the road, so they'll not be too concerned at having to travel for this game. However, Havant have not suffered defeat on their own patch and have clocked up 26 goals in four games.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
AFC Portchester v AFC Bournemouth
A very tasty looking south coast derby in the FA Cup and a very tough test for Portchy. AFC Bournemouth currently sit top of the National League Division One South West with a 100% record, having only conceded two goals in the league all season. They progressed to this round of the FA Cup with a 6-0 win at Saltash United, whilst Portchester won 4-1 at Winchester City Flyers.
Venue: AFC Portchester Womens
A very tasty looking south coast derby in the FA Cup and a very tough test for Portchy. AFC Bournemouth currently sit top of the National League Division One South West with a 100% record, having only conceded two goals in the league all season. They progressed to this round of the FA Cup with a 6-0 win at Saltash United, whilst Portchester won 4-1 at Winchester City Flyers.
Venue: AFC Portchester Womens
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