With nothing happening in the Premier League or in the South, the weekend's focus fell on the bottom of Division One North, where Chesham United Development won the six-pointer with Caversham United, lifting themselves off the foot of the table. At the other end, Wycombe's u23 team beat Ascot United Reserves, which was a great result for leaders Beaconsfield. In the cup, their were wins for Sholing, Fleet Town, Winchester City Flyers and QK Southampton.
Results 26th January 2025
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Caversham United 1-3 Chesham United Development
Chesham won for just the second time this season, lifting themselves above The Goats and out of the drop zone. Despite Freya Jenkins scoring Caversham's first goal since mid-November it was not enough to save them. Both Emma McNamee and Kara Smith were on target for Chesham with the other goal being credited as an OG.
Slough Town 3-1 Kidlington Youth
The Rebels climbed above their visitors with a solid 3-1 victory at Arbour Park. An Isabella Jones hat-trick for Slough, did the damage whilst Zoe Taylor was on the mark for Kidlington, scoring for the second consecutive game.
Wycombe Wanderers u23 3-0 Ascot United Reserves
Ascot missed out on the chance to close the gap on Beaconsfield with their game in hand. Molly Carter, Rebecca Hesketh and Elena Mitchell were the goal scorers as the Chairgirls consolidated their third place position and closed the gap on Ascot to four points.
Chesham won for just the second time this season, lifting themselves above The Goats and out of the drop zone. Despite Freya Jenkins scoring Caversham's first goal since mid-November it was not enough to save them. Both Emma McNamee and Kara Smith were on target for Chesham with the other goal being credited as an OG.
Slough Town 3-1 Kidlington Youth
The Rebels climbed above their visitors with a solid 3-1 victory at Arbour Park. An Isabella Jones hat-trick for Slough, did the damage whilst Zoe Taylor was on the mark for Kidlington, scoring for the second consecutive game.
Wycombe Wanderers u23 3-0 Ascot United Reserves
Ascot missed out on the chance to close the gap on Beaconsfield with their game in hand. Molly Carter, Rebecca Hesketh and Elena Mitchell were the goal scorers as the Chairgirls consolidated their third place position and closed the gap on Ascot to four points.
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Bournemouth Sports Reserves P-P Abbey Rangers
Bursledon P-P Havant & Waterlooville
Bursledon P-P Havant & Waterlooville
LEAGUE CUP
Fleet Town 8-0 Milton United
Eight goals in 30 minutes saw Fleet progress in the League Cup against Milton United. The game remained goalless up to the 35th minute, when Keira Simpson scored the first of her hat-trick. Five minutes later Lily Martin made it two, which is how it stood the break. Three minutes into the second period Simpson scored her second and the floodgates opened. Martin added her second goal before, on 55 minutes, Simpson completed her hat-trick. Elin Roberts then scored a four minute brace either side of the hour before Olivia Cervino rounded off the scoring in the 65th minute.
Sholing 3-0 Reading
Kat Littleboy scored midway through the first-half to give The Boatwomen a 1-0 lead at the break. It stayed that way until five minutes before the end when Emily Serridge added Sholing's second goal. Two minutes into added time, with the game already in the bag, Emily Flegg fired into the top corner to complete the scoring. The sides meet again next week as Sholing travel North to Slough in a league encounter.
Eight goals in 30 minutes saw Fleet progress in the League Cup against Milton United. The game remained goalless up to the 35th minute, when Keira Simpson scored the first of her hat-trick. Five minutes later Lily Martin made it two, which is how it stood the break. Three minutes into the second period Simpson scored her second and the floodgates opened. Martin added her second goal before, on 55 minutes, Simpson completed her hat-trick. Elin Roberts then scored a four minute brace either side of the hour before Olivia Cervino rounded off the scoring in the 65th minute.
Sholing 3-0 Reading
Kat Littleboy scored midway through the first-half to give The Boatwomen a 1-0 lead at the break. It stayed that way until five minutes before the end when Emily Serridge added Sholing's second goal. Two minutes into added time, with the game already in the bag, Emily Flegg fired into the top corner to complete the scoring. The sides meet again next week as Sholing travel North to Slough in a league encounter.
SDFA CUP
Pace 0-7 QK Southampton
QK put aside their league worries to comfortably progress in the SDFA Cup at Hampshire League Pace. QK, who have scored just three times in twelve league games, notched seven times in this game. Katryna-May Kavanagh struck twice with Megan Dries, Sarah Dries, Millie Evans, Charlotte O'Flynn and Georgia Sims all adding the to the score.
QK put aside their league worries to comfortably progress in the SDFA Cup at Hampshire League Pace. QK, who have scored just three times in twelve league games, notched seven times in this game. Katryna-May Kavanagh struck twice with Megan Dries, Sarah Dries, Millie Evans, Charlotte O'Flynn and Georgia Sims all adding the to the score.
NHDFA CUP
Winchester City Flyers H-W Rushmoor Community
Flyers, who play two divisions above Rushmoor, made their pedigree pay as they progressed to the final of NDFA Cup. Annie Northwood helped herself to a double hat-trick and Lara da Silva also grabbed a hat-trick. There were further goals for Charlie Snelling(2), Libby Wilkinson(2), Eliza Eaton(2), Charlotte Warhurst, Shayne Prasad, Sam Burt with her first for the club and Lavinia Nkomo, completing a tough afternoon for Rushmoor who, to their credit, battled away until the last minute.
Flyers, who play two divisions above Rushmoor, made their pedigree pay as they progressed to the final of NDFA Cup. Annie Northwood helped herself to a double hat-trick and Lara da Silva also grabbed a hat-trick. There were further goals for Charlie Snelling(2), Libby Wilkinson(2), Eliza Eaton(2), Charlotte Warhurst, Shayne Prasad, Sam Burt with her first for the club and Lavinia Nkomo, completing a tough afternoon for Rushmoor who, to their credit, battled away until the last minute.
Result 28th January 2025
COMBINED COUNTIES CUP
Ascot United 1 Actonians 3
A good test for Ascot, facing up to a side from a division above them. Ascot took an early lead through Kate Fox which was quickly cancelled out by Hana Lalani, latching onto a loose touch from Ascot's keeper. Jasmine Williamson nodded the visitors in front before the break and Lalani rounded off the scoring late on. Ascot battled well but the game was marred by three injuries to Ascot players. Jess Drage and goalkeeper Jodie Gray-Piazza both hobbled off but the worst injury was to Leah Robertson. Best wishes to all of the injured players. You can read the match report from Neal Jeffs on the Ascot web site. There will also be a BotP match blog from the game coming out shortly.
A good test for Ascot, facing up to a side from a division above them. Ascot took an early lead through Kate Fox which was quickly cancelled out by Hana Lalani, latching onto a loose touch from Ascot's keeper. Jasmine Williamson nodded the visitors in front before the break and Lalani rounded off the scoring late on. Ascot battled well but the game was marred by three injuries to Ascot players. Jess Drage and goalkeeper Jodie Gray-Piazza both hobbled off but the worst injury was to Leah Robertson. Best wishes to all of the injured players. You can read the match report from Neal Jeffs on the Ascot web site. There will also be a BotP match blog from the game coming out shortly.
FIXTURES 2nd February 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE
Badshot Lea v Winchester City Flyers
The Baggies are now bottom of the table and still looking for that first win of the season whilst Flyers are on a run of seven consecutive victories, in all competitions. The reverse fixture ended 4-1 to Winchester after Badshot Lea took a early lead through Shellie Irvine. Two from Laura da Silva had Flyers in front by the break. Libby Wilkinson and Kayleigh Tonks rounded it off.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF
Oxford City v Ascot United
With Wycombe and Portchester not in league action, Ascot could go 11 points clear with a win. However, this one could be a real test for the unbeaten leaders. Oxford are five from five at March Lane this season and averaging almost four goals per game at home. They'll also want to avenge the 4-1 defeat at The Racecourse in the reverse fixture, a game that saw Ascot score all four in the opening 45 minutes.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
Reading v Sholing
Having only just met at Sholing in the league cup, these two should be very familiar with each other. Reading finally earned three pints from their last home league game so, despite losing 3-0 at Sholing last weekend, they'll still be full of confidence and looking to pull further clear of danger. The reverse fixture, on the opening day, also saw Sholing triumph by 3-0.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
The Baggies are now bottom of the table and still looking for that first win of the season whilst Flyers are on a run of seven consecutive victories, in all competitions. The reverse fixture ended 4-1 to Winchester after Badshot Lea took a early lead through Shellie Irvine. Two from Laura da Silva had Flyers in front by the break. Libby Wilkinson and Kayleigh Tonks rounded it off.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF
Oxford City v Ascot United
With Wycombe and Portchester not in league action, Ascot could go 11 points clear with a win. However, this one could be a real test for the unbeaten leaders. Oxford are five from five at March Lane this season and averaging almost four goals per game at home. They'll also want to avenge the 4-1 defeat at The Racecourse in the reverse fixture, a game that saw Ascot score all four in the opening 45 minutes.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
Reading v Sholing
Having only just met at Sholing in the league cup, these two should be very familiar with each other. Reading finally earned three pints from their last home league game so, despite losing 3-0 at Sholing last weekend, they'll still be full of confidence and looking to pull further clear of danger. The reverse fixture, on the opening day, also saw Sholing triumph by 3-0.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Abingdon United Development v Slough Town
Only three points separate Abingdon, in fourth, from sixth placed Slough. After a couple of heavy league defeats, the Rebels got back to winning ways last weekend, beating Kidlington 3-1. Abingdon, meanwhile, lost 6-1 at home to Wycombe, their second loss on the bounce. Slough won the reverse fixture by 3-2, coming from behind after trailing 2-1 at the break.
The Northcourt, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL
Caversham United v Ascot United Reserves
The Goats fell to the foot of the table after last weekend's defeat to Chesham and have yet to take a point at home this season. Ascot missed out on a chance to close the gap at the top when they went down 3-0 at Wycombe last Sunday. The reverse fixture ended 7-0 to Ascot, back in November, a game that BotP was on hand to witness (Weather Beaten).
Mapeldurham recreation Ground, Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Chesham United Development v Tilehurst Panthers
United opened up a two point gap at the bottom of the table last weekend, and will be looking to increase this as they search for their first home league points of the season. However, Tilehurst are away day specialists, having taken 12 of their 14 points o their travels. This will be their first meeting of the season after the reverse fixture was postponed a couple of weeks back.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP5 2RG
Milton United v Kidlington Youth
It's now no league win since early November for Kidlington. Milton have won two of their last six but still remain four points adrift of Sunday's visitors, although they do have a game in hand. The reverse fixture, back in September, ended in an emphatic 8-2 victory for The Greens with Grace Craven, Kiera Isaac and Erin Ball notching two goals apiece.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
Only three points separate Abingdon, in fourth, from sixth placed Slough. After a couple of heavy league defeats, the Rebels got back to winning ways last weekend, beating Kidlington 3-1. Abingdon, meanwhile, lost 6-1 at home to Wycombe, their second loss on the bounce. Slough won the reverse fixture by 3-2, coming from behind after trailing 2-1 at the break.
The Northcourt, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL
Caversham United v Ascot United Reserves
The Goats fell to the foot of the table after last weekend's defeat to Chesham and have yet to take a point at home this season. Ascot missed out on a chance to close the gap at the top when they went down 3-0 at Wycombe last Sunday. The reverse fixture ended 7-0 to Ascot, back in November, a game that BotP was on hand to witness (Weather Beaten).
Mapeldurham recreation Ground, Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Chesham United Development v Tilehurst Panthers
United opened up a two point gap at the bottom of the table last weekend, and will be looking to increase this as they search for their first home league points of the season. However, Tilehurst are away day specialists, having taken 12 of their 14 points o their travels. This will be their first meeting of the season after the reverse fixture was postponed a couple of weeks back.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP5 2RG
Milton United v Kidlington Youth
It's now no league win since early November for Kidlington. Milton have won two of their last six but still remain four points adrift of Sunday's visitors, although they do have a game in hand. The reverse fixture, back in September, ended in an emphatic 8-2 victory for The Greens with Grace Craven, Kiera Isaac and Erin Ball notching two goals apiece.
Milton Heights, Potash Lane, Milton, Abingdon OX14 4XB
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
AFC Varsity v Havant & Waterlooville
The Hawks will start the game in third spot, five points adrift of leaders Stoneham but with a game in hand. Varsity, in their first season in the league, are already well clear of the danger zone and just four points off Wimborne Town, who currently sit fourth. The reverse fixture went the way of Havant with Emily Wernham scoring twice in a 6-0 victory.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, Romsey Road, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6EA
Fleet Town P-P Abbey Rangers
QK Southampton v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Will QK's big cup win last weekend help them finally kickstart their league campaign? The Bees beat Pace 7-0 on Sunday and will want to follow that up by gaining points and scoring on their home turf for the first time in the league. In October, Sports won the reverse fixture 6-0 thanks largely to four goals from Emma Acott. However, Sports are also without a win in the last nine games in all competitions.
The Hive, Redbridge Lane, Southampton SO16 0XN
Woking v AFC Stoneham
Stoneham, the current league leaders, take their 100% away record up to Surrey on Sunday, knowing that, with Fleet not playing, they can possibly extend their lead to six points. The Cards are currently in fifth, safe from any relegation worries and too far back to affect the title race, but they'll still want to finish as high as possible. The reverse fixture ended 2-0 to Stoneham with Abbie Awdas and Imogen Mullins grabbing the goals.
Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking GU22 9DL
The Hawks will start the game in third spot, five points adrift of leaders Stoneham but with a game in hand. Varsity, in their first season in the league, are already well clear of the danger zone and just four points off Wimborne Town, who currently sit fourth. The reverse fixture went the way of Havant with Emily Wernham scoring twice in a 6-0 victory.
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, Romsey Road, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6EA
Fleet Town P-P Abbey Rangers
QK Southampton v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Will QK's big cup win last weekend help them finally kickstart their league campaign? The Bees beat Pace 7-0 on Sunday and will want to follow that up by gaining points and scoring on their home turf for the first time in the league. In October, Sports won the reverse fixture 6-0 thanks largely to four goals from Emma Acott. However, Sports are also without a win in the last nine games in all competitions.
The Hive, Redbridge Lane, Southampton SO16 0XN
Woking v AFC Stoneham
Stoneham, the current league leaders, take their 100% away record up to Surrey on Sunday, knowing that, with Fleet not playing, they can possibly extend their lead to six points. The Cards are currently in fifth, safe from any relegation worries and too far back to affect the title race, but they'll still want to finish as high as possible. The reverse fixture ended 2-0 to Stoneham with Abbie Awdas and Imogen Mullins grabbing the goals.
Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking GU22 9DL
LEAGUE CUP
AFC Portchester v Wimborne Town
Both of these teams will already be more than happy with their respective seasons. Portchy, in their first Premier League campaign, have more than held their own and currently sit third and well in the mix at the top of the table. Wimborne, who made the step up from the Dorset League, are fourth, have won more than they have lost and have a given a very good account of themselves so far. So, this competition is something of a free hit to both teams.
Wicor Recreation Ground, Cranleigh Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 9DP
Selsey v Beaconsfield Town
This is an intriguing tie that pitches the unbeaten leaders of Division One North against a team yet to win in the Premier League. The Rams will certainly be looking at this to measure their progress this season. Selsey really need a morale-boosting victory of any kind. They have not won since beating Abbey Rangers in the last round of this competition.
Seal Bay Stadium, High Street, Selsey, PO20 0QG
Both of these teams will already be more than happy with their respective seasons. Portchy, in their first Premier League campaign, have more than held their own and currently sit third and well in the mix at the top of the table. Wimborne, who made the step up from the Dorset League, are fourth, have won more than they have lost and have a given a very good account of themselves so far. So, this competition is something of a free hit to both teams.
Wicor Recreation Ground, Cranleigh Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 9DP
Selsey v Beaconsfield Town
This is an intriguing tie that pitches the unbeaten leaders of Division One North against a team yet to win in the Premier League. The Rams will certainly be looking at this to measure their progress this season. Selsey really need a morale-boosting victory of any kind. They have not won since beating Abbey Rangers in the last round of this competition.
Seal Bay Stadium, High Street, Selsey, PO20 0QG
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