Darragh proved to be more of a menace than Bert was a week or so ago. Only three games survived the wind and rain this weekend, four if you count Ascot's home walkover versus Slough Town. Nevertheless, BotP did manage to get out there and watch a game, the League Cup encounter between Woking and Winchester City Flyers.
In the league, the two games that did make it were both in the South. Stoneham went level with Fleet at the top and Varsity put some distance between themselves and the bottom.
The pick of next week's fixtures looks to be in the North where unbeaten Penn & Tylers Green travel to current leaders Ascot United Reserves.
In the league, the two games that did make it were both in the South. Stoneham went level with Fleet at the top and Varsity put some distance between themselves and the bottom.
The pick of next week's fixtures looks to be in the North where unbeaten Penn & Tylers Green travel to current leaders Ascot United Reserves.
Results 8th December 2024
PREMIER DIVISION
AFC Portchester P-P Woodley United
Badshot Lea P-P Oxford City
Badshot Lea P-P Oxford City
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Caversham United P-P Chesham United Development
Wycombe Wanderers u23 P-P Ascot United Reserves
Wycombe Wanderers u23 P-P Ascot United Reserves
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
AFC Stoneham 3-1 Wimborne Town
The Purps drew level on points with leaders Fleet Town after coming from behind against Wimborne. The Magpies took an early lead through Sadie West, but goals from Rebecca Moody, top-scorer Mia House and an own goal, helped Stoneham to three points.
AFC Varsity 4-0 QK Southampton
Two goals in each half helped Varsity move further clear of the drop zone whilst condemning their visitors to a tenth straight defeat. Eloise Paine put the home side ahead inside the opening minute, but it took a further 30 minutes for Bethany Maxwell to make it two. Jennifer Parr made the result safe in the 65th minute and Bethany Ebert added some late gloss.
Bournemouth Sports Reserves P-P Abbey Rangers
Bursledon P-P Havant & Waterlooville
The Purps drew level on points with leaders Fleet Town after coming from behind against Wimborne. The Magpies took an early lead through Sadie West, but goals from Rebecca Moody, top-scorer Mia House and an own goal, helped Stoneham to three points.
AFC Varsity 4-0 QK Southampton
Two goals in each half helped Varsity move further clear of the drop zone whilst condemning their visitors to a tenth straight defeat. Eloise Paine put the home side ahead inside the opening minute, but it took a further 30 minutes for Bethany Maxwell to make it two. Jennifer Parr made the result safe in the 65th minute and Bethany Ebert added some late gloss.
Bournemouth Sports Reserves P-P Abbey Rangers
Bursledon P-P Havant & Waterlooville
LEAGUE CUP
Ascot United H-W Slough Town
Fleet Town P-P Milton United
Penn & Tylers Green P-P Wycombe Wanderers
Selsey P-P Beaconsfield Town
Sholing P-P Reading
Woking 1-4 Winchester City Flyers
Flyers, who could have been out of sight by half-time, survived a second-half fightback from Woking to progress in the League Cup. The visitors led 2-0 at the break through Laura da Silva and Libby Wilkinson. However, a spirited showing from Woking saw Jasmina Vanvooren pull one back on the hour. Da Silva and Eliza Eaton scored late on to secure the result for Flyers. Read the match blog here - Memories Of Tim
Fleet Town P-P Milton United
Penn & Tylers Green P-P Wycombe Wanderers
Selsey P-P Beaconsfield Town
Sholing P-P Reading
Woking 1-4 Winchester City Flyers
Flyers, who could have been out of sight by half-time, survived a second-half fightback from Woking to progress in the League Cup. The visitors led 2-0 at the break through Laura da Silva and Libby Wilkinson. However, a spirited showing from Woking saw Jasmina Vanvooren pull one back on the hour. Da Silva and Eliza Eaton scored late on to secure the result for Flyers. Read the match blog here - Memories Of Tim
FIXTURES - Sunday 15th December
PREMIER LEAGUE
AFC Portchester v Oxford City
Both teams may have preferred this fixture to be reversed. Portchester are better on the road and Oxford are better at home. The Hoops will want to keep up the pressure on Ascot at the top. They are currently only second on goal difference, but have played two extra games to United. City won 2-1 at Marsh Lane just under a month ago after coming back from an early Gemma Hillier goal.
Venue: AFC Portchester Womens
Reading v Wycombe Wanderers
They may have only played five league games, but Reading are still chasing that illusive first point. Wycombe are yet to taste defeat on the road and come into this game on the back of four consecutive league victories in which they've scored 16 and conceded only once. Reading lost to leaders Ascot in their last league outing but, previously had a morale-boosting cup win at National League Abingdon United.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Sholing v Badshot Lea
It's now ten without a league win for The Baggies. Sholing have also lost their last three in the league. In fact, their last victory came in the reverse of this fixture when they won 1-0 at The Operatix Community Ground, thanks to an Emily Flegg goal midway through the first half.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Cresent, Southampton SO19 9NA
Winchester City Flyers v Woodley United
There's never a shortage of goals at a Winchester home league fixture. The problem for Flyers is they concede as many as they score. Woodley, meanwhile, have conceded 15 in their four road trips. Admittedly, 11 came on that opening day defeat to Ascot. The reverse fixture was a close affair only won for Woodley in added time by a 93rd minute Sarah Lawrence goal.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO50 7SU
Selsey v Ascot United
A first meeting this season. Selsey are one of three sides yet to win in the league. Ascot are the only unbeaten team. Ascot have won their last three league road trips, scoring 11 without conceding. Selsey drew 2-2 with Badshot Lea in their last home league game. They also beat Abbey Rangers in the cup at The Seal Bay Stadium. However, they'll need to stop the prolific Ascot front line. Both Olivia Glover (12) and Leah Littlechild (11) have scored more goals individually than Selsey collectively.
Seal Bay Resort Stadium, PO20 0QG
Both teams may have preferred this fixture to be reversed. Portchester are better on the road and Oxford are better at home. The Hoops will want to keep up the pressure on Ascot at the top. They are currently only second on goal difference, but have played two extra games to United. City won 2-1 at Marsh Lane just under a month ago after coming back from an early Gemma Hillier goal.
Venue: AFC Portchester Womens
Reading v Wycombe Wanderers
They may have only played five league games, but Reading are still chasing that illusive first point. Wycombe are yet to taste defeat on the road and come into this game on the back of four consecutive league victories in which they've scored 16 and conceded only once. Reading lost to leaders Ascot in their last league outing but, previously had a morale-boosting cup win at National League Abingdon United.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Sholing v Badshot Lea
It's now ten without a league win for The Baggies. Sholing have also lost their last three in the league. In fact, their last victory came in the reverse of this fixture when they won 1-0 at The Operatix Community Ground, thanks to an Emily Flegg goal midway through the first half.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Cresent, Southampton SO19 9NA
Winchester City Flyers v Woodley United
There's never a shortage of goals at a Winchester home league fixture. The problem for Flyers is they concede as many as they score. Woodley, meanwhile, have conceded 15 in their four road trips. Admittedly, 11 came on that opening day defeat to Ascot. The reverse fixture was a close affair only won for Woodley in added time by a 93rd minute Sarah Lawrence goal.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO50 7SU
Selsey v Ascot United
A first meeting this season. Selsey are one of three sides yet to win in the league. Ascot are the only unbeaten team. Ascot have won their last three league road trips, scoring 11 without conceding. Selsey drew 2-2 with Badshot Lea in their last home league game. They also beat Abbey Rangers in the cup at The Seal Bay Stadium. However, they'll need to stop the prolific Ascot front line. Both Olivia Glover (12) and Leah Littlechild (11) have scored more goals individually than Selsey collectively.
Seal Bay Resort Stadium, PO20 0QG
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Ascot United Reserves v Penn & Tylers Green
This one gets the BotP game of the week tag. Ascot are currently top of the table, a point clear of Beaconsfield, but having played a game more than The Rams. Penn are down in fifth spot but are unbeaten and, with games in hand, are still very much in the hunt for the top spot. This will be their first meeting this season.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Chesham United Development v Beaconsfield Town
In current league terms, this is a David v Goliath match-up. Bottom side Chesham, with just a single win all season, and that came away from home, take on the unbeaten Rams. Back in September, at Holloways Park, Beaconsfield ran out 4-1 winners. Ominously, Beaconsfield, already averaging over three goals per game, have just added last season's league golden boot winner, Henna Hussain, to their squad.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP5 2RG
Kidlington Youth v Tilehurst Panthers
Two sides who are currently out of form. Tilehurst have not won since the end of September. Kidlington have taken one point from the last nine available. In their favour, six of Tilehurst's eight points have come on their travels. Kidlington, however, have only lost once in the league at home, just under a month ago when Ascot United Reserves came to town. With just one goal in their last three in all competitions, the Greens need to find their scoring boots again.
Exeter Park, Crown Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB
Milton United v Caversham United
All of Caversham's five points have come away from home (although three of them were awarded for a walkover), and last weekend's 0-0 draw at Kidlington was their first clean sheet of the season. Milton are only two pints better off than The Goats, but have two games in hand. They've won one from six at home this season. The two meetings last season produce 16 goals, 13 of the scored by Milton.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
Wycombe Wanderers u23 v Slough Town
There are three places and five points between Wycombe, in fourth, and Slough Town, in seventh. However, The Rebels have played three games fewer. They have already met at Arbor Park, back in early November. Wycombe came out on top by 3-0 thanks to two from Meira Ashby and another from Elena Mitchell. With Abingdon not playing, a win would see Wycombe climb into third spot.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
This one gets the BotP game of the week tag. Ascot are currently top of the table, a point clear of Beaconsfield, but having played a game more than The Rams. Penn are down in fifth spot but are unbeaten and, with games in hand, are still very much in the hunt for the top spot. This will be their first meeting this season.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Chesham United Development v Beaconsfield Town
In current league terms, this is a David v Goliath match-up. Bottom side Chesham, with just a single win all season, and that came away from home, take on the unbeaten Rams. Back in September, at Holloways Park, Beaconsfield ran out 4-1 winners. Ominously, Beaconsfield, already averaging over three goals per game, have just added last season's league golden boot winner, Henna Hussain, to their squad.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP5 2RG
Kidlington Youth v Tilehurst Panthers
Two sides who are currently out of form. Tilehurst have not won since the end of September. Kidlington have taken one point from the last nine available. In their favour, six of Tilehurst's eight points have come on their travels. Kidlington, however, have only lost once in the league at home, just under a month ago when Ascot United Reserves came to town. With just one goal in their last three in all competitions, the Greens need to find their scoring boots again.
Exeter Park, Crown Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB
Milton United v Caversham United
All of Caversham's five points have come away from home (although three of them were awarded for a walkover), and last weekend's 0-0 draw at Kidlington was their first clean sheet of the season. Milton are only two pints better off than The Goats, but have two games in hand. They've won one from six at home this season. The two meetings last season produce 16 goals, 13 of the scored by Milton.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
Wycombe Wanderers u23 v Slough Town
There are three places and five points between Wycombe, in fourth, and Slough Town, in seventh. However, The Rebels have played three games fewer. They have already met at Arbor Park, back in early November. Wycombe came out on top by 3-0 thanks to two from Meira Ashby and another from Elena Mitchell. With Abingdon not playing, a win would see Wycombe climb into third spot.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Bournemouth Sports Reserves v AFC Varsity
Varsity picked up their third win of the season on Sunday, moving the to within four points of Sports, with two games in hand. Sports, meanwhile, are on a bad run of league form, losing four and drawing one of their last five outings. The reverse fixture, back in September, ended in a 1-1 draw with both goals coming within two second half minutes, Abi Lander for Sports and Kayleigh Rogers for Varsity.
Chapel Gate, Nr Hurn Airport, East Parley, Hampshire BH23 6BL
Wimborne Town v QK Southampton
This will be the first meeting between these two this season. QK just can't buy a point at the moment. Their defeat at Varsity on Sunday made it ten straight league defeats. The Magpies went down 3-1 at Stoneham after taking an early lead. They'll be lookin to improve their home record, having won just one of four so far, scoring three goals and conceding seven. A win would take Woking above their opponents. However, Burseldon have played two fewer than Woking.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, 16 Ainsley Road, Wimborne BH21 2FU
Woking v Bursledon
An entertaining reverse fixture ended 2-2 between these two. It was 1-1 two minutes into added time when Bryony Gibbs thought she had scored the winner for Woking. However, Kirby Anderson popped up two minutes later to earn The Dons a point. A home win would see The Cards leapfrog their opponents, although Bursledon do have two games in hand. The Dons are yet to lose on the road in the league.
Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking GU22 9DL
Varsity picked up their third win of the season on Sunday, moving the to within four points of Sports, with two games in hand. Sports, meanwhile, are on a bad run of league form, losing four and drawing one of their last five outings. The reverse fixture, back in September, ended in a 1-1 draw with both goals coming within two second half minutes, Abi Lander for Sports and Kayleigh Rogers for Varsity.
Chapel Gate, Nr Hurn Airport, East Parley, Hampshire BH23 6BL
Wimborne Town v QK Southampton
This will be the first meeting between these two this season. QK just can't buy a point at the moment. Their defeat at Varsity on Sunday made it ten straight league defeats. The Magpies went down 3-1 at Stoneham after taking an early lead. They'll be lookin to improve their home record, having won just one of four so far, scoring three goals and conceding seven. A win would take Woking above their opponents. However, Burseldon have played two fewer than Woking.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, 16 Ainsley Road, Wimborne BH21 2FU
Woking v Bursledon
An entertaining reverse fixture ended 2-2 between these two. It was 1-1 two minutes into added time when Bryony Gibbs thought she had scored the winner for Woking. However, Kirby Anderson popped up two minutes later to earn The Dons a point. A home win would see The Cards leapfrog their opponents, although Bursledon do have two games in hand. The Dons are yet to lose on the road in the league.
Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking GU22 9DL
LEAGUE CUP
Havant & Waterlooville v AFC Stoneham
Two sides who are both very much involved in the title race, go head to head in the League Cup. The Hawks are unbeaten at home in the league. Stoneham have a 100% away record. The Purps also have the added incentive of redressing the balance after they lost 2-0 at home to Havant only a month ago. Laurie Potvin was their tormentor that day, scoring both goals for The Hawks.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
Two sides who are both very much involved in the title race, go head to head in the League Cup. The Hawks are unbeaten at home in the league. Stoneham have a 100% away record. The Purps also have the added incentive of redressing the balance after they lost 2-0 at home to Havant only a month ago. Laurie Potvin was their tormentor that day, scoring both goals for The Hawks.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
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