As we begin to head into the home straight, one team from each of the three divisions can still boast a zero in the 'Lost' column of the table. In the Premier League Ascot United lead the way having won ten and drawn one of their eleven matches. With eight left to play and nine points ahead, they are in a very strong position. In the North it's Beaconsfield Town sitting top of the table. They have drawn two of their twelve games, winning the other ten. A five point gap sees them in a strong position but there are still teams in the chasing pack who could yet have a say. The South boasts the only team with a 100% record intact. Conversely, they are the only one of the three not to be sitting on top of their league. Fleet Town are eight from eight, but still three points shy of AFC Stoneham, albeit with there games in hand.
Results 12th January 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE
AFC Portchester 4-0 Badshot Lea
Brooke Marshall and Lucy Nightingale both scored twice as Portchy made the game safe inside the opening half. There was no more scoring, but the points were safely in the bag. The result sees Portchester climb into second place, above Oxford City on goal difference with a game in hand. Badshot Lea remain second from bottom, two points above Reading.
Ascot United 2-1 Wycombe Wanderers
A massive three points for Ascot who opened up nine point gap at the top of the Premier League table. Beth Lloyd put The Yellawomen in front midway through the first half. It stayed that way until the 81st minute when Lloyd was on target again, making the points look secure. However, in an extended added time, Kayla Potter pulled a goal back for the Chairgirls but the hosts held out to take the win. Read the match report from Neal Jeffs on the Ascot website.
Reading 1-4 Winchester City Flyers
Flyers scored four for the third game running as they added more misery to Reading's season. Libby Wilkinson had the visitors two to the good inside the opening half hour or so. However, Zuzana Gajzler pulled one back for the spirited Royals, just before the hour. Winchester then quelled the revival through Wilkinson's hat-trick goal on 66 minutes. Annie Northwood then added a fourth with 14 minutes remaining. Read the match report from The Tilehurst End (@thetilehurstend). You can also check out the match photos from Neil Graham.
Selsey P-P Oxford City
Sholing 2-3 Woodley United
Two goals from Siena Millen, inside the opening 12 minutes, saw Sholing get off to a great start. They held the lead through until half-time, but six minutes into the second half, Sarah Lawrence pulled a goal back for Woodley. Just past the hour mark Lauren Devlin squared it up. Then, with nine minutes of normal time remaining, top scorer Lawrence was on the mark again to complete a fantastic comeback win for United.
Check out Lauren Devlin's penalty on the Woodley X feed.
Brooke Marshall and Lucy Nightingale both scored twice as Portchy made the game safe inside the opening half. There was no more scoring, but the points were safely in the bag. The result sees Portchester climb into second place, above Oxford City on goal difference with a game in hand. Badshot Lea remain second from bottom, two points above Reading.
Ascot United 2-1 Wycombe Wanderers
A massive three points for Ascot who opened up nine point gap at the top of the Premier League table. Beth Lloyd put The Yellawomen in front midway through the first half. It stayed that way until the 81st minute when Lloyd was on target again, making the points look secure. However, in an extended added time, Kayla Potter pulled a goal back for the Chairgirls but the hosts held out to take the win. Read the match report from Neal Jeffs on the Ascot website.
Reading 1-4 Winchester City Flyers
Flyers scored four for the third game running as they added more misery to Reading's season. Libby Wilkinson had the visitors two to the good inside the opening half hour or so. However, Zuzana Gajzler pulled one back for the spirited Royals, just before the hour. Winchester then quelled the revival through Wilkinson's hat-trick goal on 66 minutes. Annie Northwood then added a fourth with 14 minutes remaining. Read the match report from The Tilehurst End (@thetilehurstend). You can also check out the match photos from Neil Graham.
Selsey P-P Oxford City
Sholing 2-3 Woodley United
Two goals from Siena Millen, inside the opening 12 minutes, saw Sholing get off to a great start. They held the lead through until half-time, but six minutes into the second half, Sarah Lawrence pulled a goal back for Woodley. Just past the hour mark Lauren Devlin squared it up. Then, with nine minutes of normal time remaining, top scorer Lawrence was on the mark again to complete a fantastic comeback win for United.
Check out Lauren Devlin's penalty on the Woodley X feed.
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Caversham United P-P Slough Town
Milton United P-P Kidlington Youth
Penn & Tylers Green P-P Abingdon United Development
Tilehurst Panthers P-P Chesham United Development
Wycombe Wanderers u23 0-4 Beaconsfield Town
The Rams kept up their unbeaten record in what was a crucial contest in the race for the title. Third placed Wycombe had been on a fantastic winning run and, although they had played more games, were beginning to put some pressure on the top two. However, two goals from Katie Riddington, one from Lucy Casey and a debut goal from recent signing Henna Hussain, gave Beaconsfield a comprehensive victory. Watch the highlights courtesy of Beaconsfield Town's YouTube channel.
Milton United P-P Kidlington Youth
Penn & Tylers Green P-P Abingdon United Development
Tilehurst Panthers P-P Chesham United Development
Wycombe Wanderers u23 0-4 Beaconsfield Town
The Rams kept up their unbeaten record in what was a crucial contest in the race for the title. Third placed Wycombe had been on a fantastic winning run and, although they had played more games, were beginning to put some pressure on the top two. However, two goals from Katie Riddington, one from Lucy Casey and a debut goal from recent signing Henna Hussain, gave Beaconsfield a comprehensive victory. Watch the highlights courtesy of Beaconsfield Town's YouTube channel.
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Abbey Rangers P-P Bursledon
AFC Stoneham 4-0 Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Only a ninth minute Mia Flood goal separated these two at half-time. However, Aimee Gritt made it two six minutes into the second half before Chloe Marshall added the third with just over twenty minutes to go. Top scorer Mia House then got in on the act just before the final whistle to seal a solid three points for Stoneham, sending them top of the league.
Fleet Town P-P AFC Varsity
Havant & Waterlooville 5-0 Wimborne Town
The Hawks gained some revenge for their 2-1 defeat in Wimborne earlier in the season. After a low-key start in which Wimborne looked quite threatening, Sophie Lee eased home nerves. A thunderbolt from Issy Humphrey made it two four minutes later. Laurie Potvin then gave the home side plenty of breathing space just before the break. Soon afterwards, a first of the season from Molly Stoddart made it four. Top scorer Sophie Lee then added a fifth and her fifteenth of the season. Read the BotP match blog here (The Prog Rock Derby)
Woking 3-1 QK Southampton
Bottom side QK, without a point this season, stunned the Cards early on by taking an 8th minute lead through Hollie Keefe. However, midway through the half, Bryony Gibbs levelled the scores and send the sides in level at the break. Woking finally broke the QK resistance thanks to two goals in two second half minutes from Gabriella Hobday just past the hour mark.
AFC Stoneham 4-0 Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Only a ninth minute Mia Flood goal separated these two at half-time. However, Aimee Gritt made it two six minutes into the second half before Chloe Marshall added the third with just over twenty minutes to go. Top scorer Mia House then got in on the act just before the final whistle to seal a solid three points for Stoneham, sending them top of the league.
Fleet Town P-P AFC Varsity
Havant & Waterlooville 5-0 Wimborne Town
The Hawks gained some revenge for their 2-1 defeat in Wimborne earlier in the season. After a low-key start in which Wimborne looked quite threatening, Sophie Lee eased home nerves. A thunderbolt from Issy Humphrey made it two four minutes later. Laurie Potvin then gave the home side plenty of breathing space just before the break. Soon afterwards, a first of the season from Molly Stoddart made it four. Top scorer Sophie Lee then added a fifth and her fifteenth of the season. Read the BotP match blog here (The Prog Rock Derby)
Woking 3-1 QK Southampton
Bottom side QK, without a point this season, stunned the Cards early on by taking an 8th minute lead through Hollie Keefe. However, midway through the half, Bryony Gibbs levelled the scores and send the sides in level at the break. Woking finally broke the QK resistance thanks to two goals in two second half minutes from Gabriella Hobday just past the hour mark.
FIXTURES - Thursday 16th January 2025
PDFA CUP
AFC Portchester v Havant & Waterlooville
Last season's Portsmouth Divisional FA Cup beaten finalists AFC Portchester take on local rival Havant & Waterlooville. With Portchy now in the Premier League, there has been no league meeting this season and the final game of last season was awarded to Portchester. They did, however, meet twice last season. The league game at Portchester ended 5-0 to the home side but The Hawks gained some revenge by knocking Portchy out of the League Cup at Westleigh Park with a 2-1 score line.
On-Site Group Stadium, Cranleigh Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 9DP
Last season's Portsmouth Divisional FA Cup beaten finalists AFC Portchester take on local rival Havant & Waterlooville. With Portchy now in the Premier League, there has been no league meeting this season and the final game of last season was awarded to Portchester. They did, however, meet twice last season. The league game at Portchester ended 5-0 to the home side but The Hawks gained some revenge by knocking Portchy out of the League Cup at Westleigh Park with a 2-1 score line.
On-Site Group Stadium, Cranleigh Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 9DP
FIXTURES - Sunday 18th January
PREMIER DIVISION
Reading v Selsey
It may only be halfway through the season, but this game has relegation 6-pointer written all over it. Neither team has managed a win yet this season. Selsey have drawn twice and it's those two points that are keeping them above Reading. This will be their first meeting of the campaign. Both teams need to go flat out for a win. A draw would not help either team.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Woodley United v Wycombe Wanderers
Another first meeting of the season. Fourth placed Woodley take on fifth placed Wycombe, with just a single point separating the sides, who have both played 10 games. The league's joint top scorers go head to head. Woodley's Sarah Lawrence and Kayla Potter from Wycombe, both have 16 goals although Potter has played one fewer game than her Woodley counterpart.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
It may only be halfway through the season, but this game has relegation 6-pointer written all over it. Neither team has managed a win yet this season. Selsey have drawn twice and it's those two points that are keeping them above Reading. This will be their first meeting of the campaign. Both teams need to go flat out for a win. A draw would not help either team.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Woodley United v Wycombe Wanderers
Another first meeting of the season. Fourth placed Woodley take on fifth placed Wycombe, with just a single point separating the sides, who have both played 10 games. The league's joint top scorers go head to head. Woodley's Sarah Lawrence and Kayla Potter from Wycombe, both have 16 goals although Potter has played one fewer game than her Woodley counterpart.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Abingdon United Development v Wycombe Wanderers u23
The reverse fixture in October finished in a resounding 4-0 victory for Abingdon. However, Wanderers had won their last four league games until Sunday's defeat to Beaconsfield. Wanderers are the league's top scorers with 41 goals scored, 15 of which have come from top scorer Shannon Read.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL
Ascot United Reserves v Chesham United Development
Ascot remain top of the league, but are now only a point clear of Beaconsfield, who have a game in hand. Chesham are anchored to the bottom, a point behind Caversham, who have played a game more than Chesham. The reverse fixture, in early October, ended 5-1 to Ascot.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Beaconsfield Town v Slough Town
The Rams are still unbeaten in the league having now played 10 games, winning eight. They hold a five point lead on Ascot United Reserves but have played a game more and Ascot have yet to visit Holloways Park. Slough sit mid-table with 12 points from their 10 games, not a bad return for their first season in the league. They have won twice at home and on the road. This is their first meeting with The Rams this season.
Holloways Park, Windsor Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SE
Caversham United v Penn & Tylers Green
The Goats are still looking for their first home point of the season as they welcome Penn to Mapeldurham. Their visitors, who have only played 7 league games, could still have a say in the title but now need to ensure they win all of their games in hand to keep the pressure on Beaconsfield. It's a first league meeting between the sides this season. However, Penn did win an early season FA Cup by 5-0.
Mapeldurham Recreation Ground, Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Milton United v Tilehurst Panthers
This is also a first league meeting of the season between the teams. Just a point separates Panthers, in 8th, from Milton in 9th. The fact that this is an away game for Tilehurst is probably in their favour. Yet to win at Scours Lane, they have taken 9 of their 12 points on the road.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
The reverse fixture in October finished in a resounding 4-0 victory for Abingdon. However, Wanderers had won their last four league games until Sunday's defeat to Beaconsfield. Wanderers are the league's top scorers with 41 goals scored, 15 of which have come from top scorer Shannon Read.
The Northcourt, OX14 1PL
Ascot United Reserves v Chesham United Development
Ascot remain top of the league, but are now only a point clear of Beaconsfield, who have a game in hand. Chesham are anchored to the bottom, a point behind Caversham, who have played a game more than Chesham. The reverse fixture, in early October, ended 5-1 to Ascot.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Beaconsfield Town v Slough Town
The Rams are still unbeaten in the league having now played 10 games, winning eight. They hold a five point lead on Ascot United Reserves but have played a game more and Ascot have yet to visit Holloways Park. Slough sit mid-table with 12 points from their 10 games, not a bad return for their first season in the league. They have won twice at home and on the road. This is their first meeting with The Rams this season.
Holloways Park, Windsor Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SE
Caversham United v Penn & Tylers Green
The Goats are still looking for their first home point of the season as they welcome Penn to Mapeldurham. Their visitors, who have only played 7 league games, could still have a say in the title but now need to ensure they win all of their games in hand to keep the pressure on Beaconsfield. It's a first league meeting between the sides this season. However, Penn did win an early season FA Cup by 5-0.
Mapeldurham Recreation Ground, Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Milton United v Tilehurst Panthers
This is also a first league meeting of the season between the teams. Just a point separates Panthers, in 8th, from Milton in 9th. The fact that this is an away game for Tilehurst is probably in their favour. Yet to win at Scours Lane, they have taken 9 of their 12 points on the road.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Wimborne Town v Abbey Rangers
The Magpies have the opportunity to bounce back from Sunday's 5-0 defeat at Havant as they face up to second rom bottom Abbey Rangers, who admittedly have played far fewer games than anyone else. Wimborne won 8-2 at The Moor in November with seven different players on the score sheet.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, 16 Ainsley Road, Wimborne BH21 2FU
The Magpies have the opportunity to bounce back from Sunday's 5-0 defeat at Havant as they face up to second rom bottom Abbey Rangers, who admittedly have played far fewer games than anyone else. Wimborne won 8-2 at The Moor in November with seven different players on the score sheet.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, 16 Ainsley Road, Wimborne BH21 2FU
COUNTY CUPS
Oxfordshire
Headington v Kidlington Youth
A short trip over the A34 for Kidlington as they visit Thames Valley Division 3 West leaders Headington. The hosts are unbeaten at home this season, but a three step difference is going to be a tough task for them. The teams were league-mates in the 2020-21 season when Kidlington did the double over Headington, Courtney Sumner scoring twice in each game.
Sandy Lane Recreation Ground, OX4 6AX
Oxford City v Barton United
With only just over 1.5 miles between the grounds, you can't get much more of a local derby than this one. There are, however, two divisions between the teams. Barton are currently fourth in Division 1 of the Thames Valley League, although they do have a couple of game sin hand which could possibly take them to second. They are unbeaten away from home in the league too, although that is offset by the fact that City have a 100% home league record.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
A short trip over the A34 for Kidlington as they visit Thames Valley Division 3 West leaders Headington. The hosts are unbeaten at home this season, but a three step difference is going to be a tough task for them. The teams were league-mates in the 2020-21 season when Kidlington did the double over Headington, Courtney Sumner scoring twice in each game.
Sandy Lane Recreation Ground, OX4 6AX
Oxford City v Barton United
With only just over 1.5 miles between the grounds, you can't get much more of a local derby than this one. There are, however, two divisions between the teams. Barton are currently fourth in Division 1 of the Thames Valley League, although they do have a couple of game sin hand which could possibly take them to second. They are unbeaten away from home in the league too, although that is offset by the fact that City have a 100% home league record.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
Hampshire
Bournemouth Sports v AFC Portchester
Last season's Southern Region Premier League champions take on this season's Premier League newbies. Sports are only just above the drop zone in the National League South-West, so their focus may well not be on the county cup. Portchester currently sit second in the Premier League but are nine point adrift of Ascot United albeit with a game in hand. This will be a good indicator of exactly how far they have come this season.
Venue: Bournemouth Sports Ladies First
Bournemouth Sports Reserves v Fleet Town
Fleet still have a 100% league record one win of which came at Sports in October. Goals from Keira Simpson, Amy Granger, Olivia Cervino and Mahiya Sandeep gave the visitors a four goal victory, however, they were made to wait until the second half before breaking the deadlock. With just four league games remaining and safely ensconced in mid-table, Sports are in a position to give the cup a real go.
Venue: Bournemouth Sports Ladies Reserves
Havant & Waterlooville v Sholing
A short hop along the M27 for Sholing as they face up to Division One South side Havant & Waterlooville. The Hawks are unbeaten in the league at Westleigh Park and beat Wimborne 5-0 last time out (The Prog Rock Derby), so will be going into this one full of confidence despite the one division difference.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
QK Southampton v Bursledon
A welcome break from the league for QK, who are yet to gain a point. They face a Bursledon side who they only lost narrowly to in the league at Toynbee School last November. On that occasion a 70th minute Kirby Anderson goal was the difference between the teams.
The Hive, Redbridge Lane, Southampton SO16 0XN
Southampton u21 v AFC Varsity
A tough test for Varsity as they come up against The Saints PGA team who were beaten finalists last season, for the second season on the bounce, losing to AFC Bournemouth on both occasions. They did, however, win the SDFA Cup last season beating AFC Stoneham 10-0 in the final, a game that BotP had the pleasure to witness (X Rated Saints). Varsity have a big enough gap in the league table for them to relax and enjoy this cup tie.
Venue: Southampton FC Women RTC Academy
Winchester City Flyers v AFC Stoneham
The Purps, sitting top of Division One South, have a 100% away record in the league. They make the short trip North to face up to a Flyers team who are firmly established in mid-table of the Premier League. Currently on a four game winning streak in all competitions, Winchester have scored four goals in each of their last three games. Stoneham also have no worries in the goalscoring department having already 39 goals in their 11 league games.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO50 7SU
Last season's Southern Region Premier League champions take on this season's Premier League newbies. Sports are only just above the drop zone in the National League South-West, so their focus may well not be on the county cup. Portchester currently sit second in the Premier League but are nine point adrift of Ascot United albeit with a game in hand. This will be a good indicator of exactly how far they have come this season.
Venue: Bournemouth Sports Ladies First
Bournemouth Sports Reserves v Fleet Town
Fleet still have a 100% league record one win of which came at Sports in October. Goals from Keira Simpson, Amy Granger, Olivia Cervino and Mahiya Sandeep gave the visitors a four goal victory, however, they were made to wait until the second half before breaking the deadlock. With just four league games remaining and safely ensconced in mid-table, Sports are in a position to give the cup a real go.
Venue: Bournemouth Sports Ladies Reserves
Havant & Waterlooville v Sholing
A short hop along the M27 for Sholing as they face up to Division One South side Havant & Waterlooville. The Hawks are unbeaten in the league at Westleigh Park and beat Wimborne 5-0 last time out (The Prog Rock Derby), so will be going into this one full of confidence despite the one division difference.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
QK Southampton v Bursledon
A welcome break from the league for QK, who are yet to gain a point. They face a Bursledon side who they only lost narrowly to in the league at Toynbee School last November. On that occasion a 70th minute Kirby Anderson goal was the difference between the teams.
The Hive, Redbridge Lane, Southampton SO16 0XN
Southampton u21 v AFC Varsity
A tough test for Varsity as they come up against The Saints PGA team who were beaten finalists last season, for the second season on the bounce, losing to AFC Bournemouth on both occasions. They did, however, win the SDFA Cup last season beating AFC Stoneham 10-0 in the final, a game that BotP had the pleasure to witness (X Rated Saints). Varsity have a big enough gap in the league table for them to relax and enjoy this cup tie.
Venue: Southampton FC Women RTC Academy
Winchester City Flyers v AFC Stoneham
The Purps, sitting top of Division One South, have a 100% away record in the league. They make the short trip North to face up to a Flyers team who are firmly established in mid-table of the Premier League. Currently on a four game winning streak in all competitions, Winchester have scored four goals in each of their last three games. Stoneham also have no worries in the goalscoring department having already 39 goals in their 11 league games.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO50 7SU
Capital Intermediate
Woking v Farnham Town
Farnham currently sit atop the Surrey Premier Division of the South East Counties League with a 100% league record. That's despite losing top scorer Emma Mutch to a long-term injury (get well soon Emma). Woking have picked up some form recently after a shaky start to the season. They've won their lats three in the league, scoring three on each occasion.
Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking GU22 9DL
Farnham currently sit atop the Surrey Premier Division of the South East Counties League with a 100% league record. That's despite losing top scorer Emma Mutch to a long-term injury (get well soon Emma). Woking have picked up some form recently after a shaky start to the season. They've won their lats three in the league, scoring three on each occasion.
Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking GU22 9DL
Capital Senior
Badshot Lea v Sutton United
The Baggies have not had a good season in the Premier League and are yet to win a game. Sutton are mid-table in the London & South East premier League, the same level as Badshot Lea. They've not played since Mid-November thanks to a series of postponements. The Baggies, who have not had their top scorer in the side for the last two games, have also failed to score in those games.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF
The Baggies have not had a good season in the Premier League and are yet to win a game. Sutton are mid-table in the London & South East premier League, the same level as Badshot Lea. They've not played since Mid-November thanks to a series of postponements. The Baggies, who have not had their top scorer in the side for the last two games, have also failed to score in those games.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF
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