Only two of the five scheduled matches beat the weather over the weekend. Ascot extended their lead at the top of the Premier League. In the South, Bursledon got back to winning ways after two straight defeats.
This weekend, weather permitting, there is a full complement of games across all three divisions. Ascot v Wycombe looks like the pick of the bunch in the top division. Wycombe's u23 team, currently on a great run, travel to Beaconsfield in the pick of the North. Meanwhile, in the South, Havant & Waterlooville v Wimborne has the hallmarks of a cracker. Let's hope the weather improves a little before Sunday.
This weekend, weather permitting, there is a full complement of games across all three divisions. Ascot v Wycombe looks like the pick of the bunch in the top division. Wycombe's u23 team, currently on a great run, travel to Beaconsfield in the pick of the North. Meanwhile, in the South, Havant & Waterlooville v Wimborne has the hallmarks of a cracker. Let's hope the weather improves a little before Sunday.
Results 5th January 2025
PREMIER DIVISION
Ascot United 6-0 Reading
The new year started as the old one had ended for Reading, in a 6-0 defeat. Kate Fox hit a hat-trick for the undefeated league leaders, two in the first half and the final goal four minutes from time. In between, second-half goals from Georgia Luckhurst-McCord, Alice Balaam on her debut, and Sophie Doyle, wrapped up the points for Ascot, who now have a six point gap at the summit. Read all about in on the Ascot United web site, courtesy of Neal Jeffs.
The new year started as the old one had ended for Reading, in a 6-0 defeat. Kate Fox hit a hat-trick for the undefeated league leaders, two in the first half and the final goal four minutes from time. In between, second-half goals from Georgia Luckhurst-McCord, Alice Balaam on her debut, and Sophie Doyle, wrapped up the points for Ascot, who now have a six point gap at the summit. Read all about in on the Ascot United web site, courtesy of Neal Jeffs.
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Penn & Tylers Green P-P Ascot United Reserves
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Bursledon 5-2 Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Six of the seven goals came in a hectic first 45 minutes. Charlet Norman-Tasker put the hosts ahead after 5 minutes, only for Chloe Ashton to level it up. Isobel Pouncey then scored twice in six minutes to give The Dons a 3-1 lead. Lucia White then pulled a goal back for Sports before, 5 minutes before the break, Samantha-May Gamble gave the home side a two goal cushion again. Shortly after the break Zoe Bache made the game safe, moving Bursledon to within a point of Sports in the table.
QK Southampton P-P Havant & Waterlooville
Six of the seven goals came in a hectic first 45 minutes. Charlet Norman-Tasker put the hosts ahead after 5 minutes, only for Chloe Ashton to level it up. Isobel Pouncey then scored twice in six minutes to give The Dons a 3-1 lead. Lucia White then pulled a goal back for Sports before, 5 minutes before the break, Samantha-May Gamble gave the home side a two goal cushion again. Shortly after the break Zoe Bache made the game safe, moving Bursledon to within a point of Sports in the table.
QK Southampton P-P Havant & Waterlooville
FIXTURES - Sunday 12th January 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE
AFC Portchester v Badshot Lea
Currently in fourth, Portchester are one of four sides trying to haul in Ascot United at the top. The Baggies are still chasing that illusive first win of the season.
The reverse fixture ended in a 4-0 victory for Portchester with two goals coming from Millie Bradbury, one from Lena Stroem and one from top scorer Gemma Hillier.
Venue: AFC Portchester Womens
Ascot United v Wycombe Wanderers
The Yellawomen opened up a six point gap at the top last weekend with the win over Reading. This one, however, promises to be more of a treat to their 100% home record. The Chairgirls, who sit third, have yet to taste defeat on the road in the league. The sides drew 2-2 back in September thanks to a last Jessica Watkins equaliser for Wycombe, the only time Ascot have failed to win a league game all season.
The Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Reading v Winchester City Flyers
It's now seven games without a point for Reading, following their defeat to Ascot on Sunday. Flyers have yet to win on their travels, so Reading will be looking at this one as a potential way to climb off the foot of the table. However, The Royals will need to solve their goalscoring drought to achieve this, having failed to hiot the target in their last three league outings.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Selsey v Oxford City
Another club looking for their first win are Selsey. Along with Badshot Lea and Reading, the Blues are cut adrift at the bottom, having picked up two points so far. Finding the net has been a problem for Selsey. However City, who score plenty also have a habit of conceding. The reverse fixture ended 5-1 to Oxford thanks to a brace from both Kaitlyn Crouch and Emma Donohoe. BotP was at Marsh Lane to witness the game - Cock-A-Hoop Hoops
Seal Bay Resort Stadium, PO20 0QG
Sholing v Woodley United
Only four points separates Sholing, in sixth, from Woodley, one place above them. However, United have played two fewer than the Boatwomen. The reverse fixture at Bulmershe Pavilion ended in a 3-0 home win with goals from Sarah Lawrence (2) and Chloe Melton
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton SO19 9NA
Currently in fourth, Portchester are one of four sides trying to haul in Ascot United at the top. The Baggies are still chasing that illusive first win of the season.
The reverse fixture ended in a 4-0 victory for Portchester with two goals coming from Millie Bradbury, one from Lena Stroem and one from top scorer Gemma Hillier.
Venue: AFC Portchester Womens
Ascot United v Wycombe Wanderers
The Yellawomen opened up a six point gap at the top last weekend with the win over Reading. This one, however, promises to be more of a treat to their 100% home record. The Chairgirls, who sit third, have yet to taste defeat on the road in the league. The sides drew 2-2 back in September thanks to a last Jessica Watkins equaliser for Wycombe, the only time Ascot have failed to win a league game all season.
The Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Reading v Winchester City Flyers
It's now seven games without a point for Reading, following their defeat to Ascot on Sunday. Flyers have yet to win on their travels, so Reading will be looking at this one as a potential way to climb off the foot of the table. However, The Royals will need to solve their goalscoring drought to achieve this, having failed to hiot the target in their last three league outings.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Selsey v Oxford City
Another club looking for their first win are Selsey. Along with Badshot Lea and Reading, the Blues are cut adrift at the bottom, having picked up two points so far. Finding the net has been a problem for Selsey. However City, who score plenty also have a habit of conceding. The reverse fixture ended 5-1 to Oxford thanks to a brace from both Kaitlyn Crouch and Emma Donohoe. BotP was at Marsh Lane to witness the game - Cock-A-Hoop Hoops
Seal Bay Resort Stadium, PO20 0QG
Sholing v Woodley United
Only four points separates Sholing, in sixth, from Woodley, one place above them. However, United have played two fewer than the Boatwomen. The reverse fixture at Bulmershe Pavilion ended in a 3-0 home win with goals from Sarah Lawrence (2) and Chloe Melton
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton SO19 9NA
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Caversham United v Slough Town
The reverse fixture was conceded by Caversham, so this will be the first meeting of these two sides this season. Slough have lost their last three in the league, two defeats, of which, have come at the hands of Wycombe's u23 side. The Goats, after a creditable draw at Kidlington, lost their last game 5-0 to Milton United. They are yet to take a point at home this season.
Mapeldurham Recreation Ground, Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Milton United v Kidlington Youth
The second A34 derby of the season. Kidlington won the reverse fixture 8-2 back in September. However, fortunes have changed since that day. Milton have won two of their last three in the league and had a good away win at Bournemouth Sports Reserves in the League Cup. The Greens have lost two and drawn one of the least three league games and gone out of the League Cup at Woking.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
Penn & Tylers Green v Abingdon United Development
United are a place and four points above Penn, but have played four more games than their Sunday hosts. Penn, who suffered their first league defeat of the season at Ascot last time out, won 1-0 at Abingdon in September. They could still have a big say in the title run-in, but need to win their games in hand. Abingdon also lost to Ascot in their last outing, which was way back on December 1st.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Tilehurst Panthers v Chesham United Development
A first meeting between these two this season. Panthers had an excellent 6-3 victory at Kidlington in the last game, back in mid-December, four of their goals coming from top scorer Leah Why. Chesham, who had a brief revival in October, lost their last two in the league but have not kicked a ball in anger since mid-November, following a conceded game in the league Cup and a postponement in their last scheduled game.
The Rivermoor, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY
Wycombe Wanderers u23 v Beaconsfield Town
The Rams are still unbeaten in the league but face a tough test to that credential as they face up to a team very much in form. Wanderers, after a shock defeat to Chesham in October, have won their last four, scoring 22 and only conceding once. Beaconsfield have not played since late November, having suffered two postponements in December. The reverse fixture, on the opening day, saw The Rams score twice early on in a 2-0 victory.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
The reverse fixture was conceded by Caversham, so this will be the first meeting of these two sides this season. Slough have lost their last three in the league, two defeats, of which, have come at the hands of Wycombe's u23 side. The Goats, after a creditable draw at Kidlington, lost their last game 5-0 to Milton United. They are yet to take a point at home this season.
Mapeldurham Recreation Ground, Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Milton United v Kidlington Youth
The second A34 derby of the season. Kidlington won the reverse fixture 8-2 back in September. However, fortunes have changed since that day. Milton have won two of their last three in the league and had a good away win at Bournemouth Sports Reserves in the League Cup. The Greens have lost two and drawn one of the least three league games and gone out of the League Cup at Woking.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
Penn & Tylers Green v Abingdon United Development
United are a place and four points above Penn, but have played four more games than their Sunday hosts. Penn, who suffered their first league defeat of the season at Ascot last time out, won 1-0 at Abingdon in September. They could still have a big say in the title run-in, but need to win their games in hand. Abingdon also lost to Ascot in their last outing, which was way back on December 1st.
French School Meadow, Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
Tilehurst Panthers v Chesham United Development
A first meeting between these two this season. Panthers had an excellent 6-3 victory at Kidlington in the last game, back in mid-December, four of their goals coming from top scorer Leah Why. Chesham, who had a brief revival in October, lost their last two in the league but have not kicked a ball in anger since mid-November, following a conceded game in the league Cup and a postponement in their last scheduled game.
The Rivermoor, Scours Lane, Reading, RG30 6AY
Wycombe Wanderers u23 v Beaconsfield Town
The Rams are still unbeaten in the league but face a tough test to that credential as they face up to a team very much in form. Wanderers, after a shock defeat to Chesham in October, have won their last four, scoring 22 and only conceding once. Beaconsfield have not played since late November, having suffered two postponements in December. The reverse fixture, on the opening day, saw The Rams score twice early on in a 2-0 victory.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Abbey Rangers v Bursledon
Rangers have still only played seven league games and have not registered a win since defeating QK 4-0 in late September. They went down 3-2 to Fleet in their last game, missing out to a late Lily Martin winner. The Dons, who also lost 3-2 to Fleet in November, beat Bournemouth 5-2 at the weekend, getting 2025 off to a good start. Thsi wil be the first meeting between the teams this season.
Addlestone Moor, Surrey KT15 2QH
AFC Stoneham v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
The Purps are level on points at the top of the table but below Fleet on goal difference, and have played to extra games. They've won their last three in the league, including a 1-0 win at Sports in the reverse fixture last November. Sports are on a dismal run of six consecutive league defeats after only losing once in their first seven.
Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO16 2PA
Fleet Town v AFC Varsity
With the final remaining 100% record cross the leagues, Fleet hold pole position in the table and have two games in hand on their nearest rivals. This will only be their third home league game, where they have conceded just one so far. Varsity have won their last two league outings, the first time they've won consecutive games since their promotion. Isabella Moffett grabbed a hat-trick for Fleet in their 6-1 win at Varsity last November.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
Havant & Waterlooville v Wimborne Town
The Hawks remain five points adrift of the top two, but do have a game in hand on Stoneham, who are second. Wimborne are faring better than any other of the newly promoted clubs, already having amassed 17 points. The Magpies defeated The Hawks 2-1 in the reverse fixture with both goals coming from Sheree Bell-Jack.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
Woking v QK Southampton
QK's struggle for an illusive league point continues as they make the trip North to Woking College. The Cards won 3-0 at The Hive back in November and have won their last two league outings against Bournemouth and Bursledon. A win for Woking could lift them up to fifth, depending on other results.
Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking GU22 9DL
Rangers have still only played seven league games and have not registered a win since defeating QK 4-0 in late September. They went down 3-2 to Fleet in their last game, missing out to a late Lily Martin winner. The Dons, who also lost 3-2 to Fleet in November, beat Bournemouth 5-2 at the weekend, getting 2025 off to a good start. Thsi wil be the first meeting between the teams this season.
Addlestone Moor, Surrey KT15 2QH
AFC Stoneham v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
The Purps are level on points at the top of the table but below Fleet on goal difference, and have played to extra games. They've won their last three in the league, including a 1-0 win at Sports in the reverse fixture last November. Sports are on a dismal run of six consecutive league defeats after only losing once in their first seven.
Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO16 2PA
Fleet Town v AFC Varsity
With the final remaining 100% record cross the leagues, Fleet hold pole position in the table and have two games in hand on their nearest rivals. This will only be their third home league game, where they have conceded just one so far. Varsity have won their last two league outings, the first time they've won consecutive games since their promotion. Isabella Moffett grabbed a hat-trick for Fleet in their 6-1 win at Varsity last November.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
Havant & Waterlooville v Wimborne Town
The Hawks remain five points adrift of the top two, but do have a game in hand on Stoneham, who are second. Wimborne are faring better than any other of the newly promoted clubs, already having amassed 17 points. The Magpies defeated The Hawks 2-1 in the reverse fixture with both goals coming from Sheree Bell-Jack.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
Woking v QK Southampton
QK's struggle for an illusive league point continues as they make the trip North to Woking College. The Cards won 3-0 at The Hive back in November and have won their last two league outings against Bournemouth and Bursledon. A win for Woking could lift them up to fifth, depending on other results.
Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking GU22 9DL
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