Not too many games survived on Sunday but, where they did go ahead, there were goals galore and, in the one game that didn't have a higher than average tally, there was high drama at the end. A total of 42 goals were rattled in across the six games, an average of 7 per game. In the one game that 'only' produced three goals, Selsey were denied a first win of the season by two Sholing goals deep into added time. Beaconsfield took another huge stride toward promotion, remaining five points clear and unbeaten with six games to go. In the Premier Oxford City kept some pressure on Ascot with another excellent victory, this time at home to Woodley. All games in the South fell foul of the weather.
Results 9th February 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE
Badshot Lea P-P Ascot United
Oxford City 7-1 Woodley United
City produced an excellent display of passing and attacking football to move into second spot in the league. Emily Harris was on hand twice to poach two first half goals, sending the hosts into the break 2-0 up. Despite Woodley defending stoutly, they couldn't withstand the onslaught. Ellie White, Ellie Walecki, Georgina Tayman and two more from Kaitlyn Crouch took their total to seven. United top scorer Sarah Lawrence nabbed a goal back with a delightful lob, but the visitors were soundly beaten. You can read the BotP match blog here (Hoops Too Strong For Woodley's Walking Wounded) whilst viewing the brilliant match photos from Andy Wicks.
Sholing 2-1 Selsey
Selsey were denied a first win of the season thanks to a late, late double from Sholing. Isabelle-Mai Childs had given The Seals a 1-0 lead at the break with her 40th minute strike. The visitors looked as if they were going to hang on to all three points before Siena Millen equalised in the 97th minute. As if that wasn't enough, a 99th minute winner from the same player broke Selsey hearts. Watch the winning goal here.
Winchester City Flyers 8-0 Reading
A ruthless display from Flyers, bringing the Reading mini-revival to a shuddering halt. It took the hosts 30 minutes to break the Reading resistance, before Libby Wilkinson scored. A minute later Lavinia Nkomo made it two and four minutes after that Wilkinson added her second to put Winchester 3-0 up at the break. Eliza Eaton and Charlene Rooney added quick-fire goals after the break, to make it 5-0. Kayleigh Tonks added a sixth before two late Annie Northwood goals rounded off the scoring.
Oxford City 7-1 Woodley United
City produced an excellent display of passing and attacking football to move into second spot in the league. Emily Harris was on hand twice to poach two first half goals, sending the hosts into the break 2-0 up. Despite Woodley defending stoutly, they couldn't withstand the onslaught. Ellie White, Ellie Walecki, Georgina Tayman and two more from Kaitlyn Crouch took their total to seven. United top scorer Sarah Lawrence nabbed a goal back with a delightful lob, but the visitors were soundly beaten. You can read the BotP match blog here (Hoops Too Strong For Woodley's Walking Wounded) whilst viewing the brilliant match photos from Andy Wicks.
Sholing 2-1 Selsey
Selsey were denied a first win of the season thanks to a late, late double from Sholing. Isabelle-Mai Childs had given The Seals a 1-0 lead at the break with her 40th minute strike. The visitors looked as if they were going to hang on to all three points before Siena Millen equalised in the 97th minute. As if that wasn't enough, a 99th minute winner from the same player broke Selsey hearts. Watch the winning goal here.
Winchester City Flyers 8-0 Reading
A ruthless display from Flyers, bringing the Reading mini-revival to a shuddering halt. It took the hosts 30 minutes to break the Reading resistance, before Libby Wilkinson scored. A minute later Lavinia Nkomo made it two and four minutes after that Wilkinson added her second to put Winchester 3-0 up at the break. Eliza Eaton and Charlene Rooney added quick-fire goals after the break, to make it 5-0. Kayleigh Tonks added a sixth before two late Annie Northwood goals rounded off the scoring.
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Ascot United Reserves 6-2 Tilehurst Panthers
United stay in second spot after this convincing victory over Tilehurst Panthers. Keren Banduka grabbed a hat-trick for the Yellas, Kezia Banduka, Katie Vince and Stephanie Ferreira got the other goals. Leah Why scored her 14th goal of a productive season for Panthers with Tilly Waight adding her first of the season just past the hour mark.
Penn & Tylers Green P-P Kidlington Youth
Slough Town 0-7 Beaconsfield Town
New signing from Tilehurst, Lydia Vettese, took just 22 minutes to open her Rams account. A minute later, Lucy Casey added the second, shortly followed by an OG to make it 0-3. Casey again and Henna Hussain had Beaconsfield five up inside 36 minutes before, three minutes before the break, Lucy Casey completed her hat-trick. Just after the hour, Henna Hussain added her second and Town's seventh. Watch the highlights on the Beaconsfield Town YouTube channel.
Wycombe Wanderers u23 7-1 Milton United
League top scorer Shannon Read added four more goals to her season tally as The Chairgirls made it three wins on the bounce. Molly Carter, Ammara Qureshi and Giulia Livi were also on the mark for Wanderers.
You can watch the highlights on the Wycombe X feed.
United stay in second spot after this convincing victory over Tilehurst Panthers. Keren Banduka grabbed a hat-trick for the Yellas, Kezia Banduka, Katie Vince and Stephanie Ferreira got the other goals. Leah Why scored her 14th goal of a productive season for Panthers with Tilly Waight adding her first of the season just past the hour mark.
Penn & Tylers Green P-P Kidlington Youth
Slough Town 0-7 Beaconsfield Town
New signing from Tilehurst, Lydia Vettese, took just 22 minutes to open her Rams account. A minute later, Lucy Casey added the second, shortly followed by an OG to make it 0-3. Casey again and Henna Hussain had Beaconsfield five up inside 36 minutes before, three minutes before the break, Lucy Casey completed her hat-trick. Just after the hour, Henna Hussain added her second and Town's seventh. Watch the highlights on the Beaconsfield Town YouTube channel.
Wycombe Wanderers u23 7-1 Milton United
League top scorer Shannon Read added four more goals to her season tally as The Chairgirls made it three wins on the bounce. Molly Carter, Ammara Qureshi and Giulia Livi were also on the mark for Wanderers.
You can watch the highlights on the Wycombe X feed.
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
AFC Varsity P-P Wimborne Town
Fleet Town P-P Bursledon
Havant & Waterlooville P-P AFC Stoneham
QK Southampton P-P Abbey Rangers
Fleet Town P-P Bursledon
Havant & Waterlooville P-P AFC Stoneham
QK Southampton P-P Abbey Rangers
LEAGUE CUP
Abingdon United Development 0-4 AFC Portchester
Portchester took over an hour to break down a stubborn United side. However, two quick-fire goals from April Hill and Millie Bradbury set the Premier League side on their way. Gemma Hillier then added a third before Charlotte Keenan came off the bench to round off the scoring.
Portchester took over an hour to break down a stubborn United side. However, two quick-fire goals from April Hill and Millie Bradbury set the Premier League side on their way. Gemma Hillier then added a third before Charlotte Keenan came off the bench to round off the scoring.
Fixtures Sunday 16th February 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE
Badshot Lea v Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe are 11 points adrift of the top with a game in hand. In all fairness, they are probably not going to catch Ascot. However, they won't have thrown the towel in just yet. If they keep winning and hoping for an Ascot slip, you just never know. The Baggies are still rooted to the bottom and desperately need a point or three to pull clear. The reverse fixture ended 5-0 to Wycombe with five different players getting on the score sheet.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF
Woodley United v Selsey
Both teams suffered defeat last weekend, but in very different circumstances. A depleted Woodley squad, already hit by injuries and absence, was torn apart by a dominant Oxford City team. Selsey meanwhile, led at Sholing until the 97th minute before conceding twice to lose. Both defeats equalling gutting for the teams, so both will be out to prove a point this weekend. United won 3-0 in the reverse fixture back in October.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
Wycombe are 11 points adrift of the top with a game in hand. In all fairness, they are probably not going to catch Ascot. However, they won't have thrown the towel in just yet. If they keep winning and hoping for an Ascot slip, you just never know. The Baggies are still rooted to the bottom and desperately need a point or three to pull clear. The reverse fixture ended 5-0 to Wycombe with five different players getting on the score sheet.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF
Woodley United v Selsey
Both teams suffered defeat last weekend, but in very different circumstances. A depleted Woodley squad, already hit by injuries and absence, was torn apart by a dominant Oxford City team. Selsey meanwhile, led at Sholing until the 97th minute before conceding twice to lose. Both defeats equalling gutting for the teams, so both will be out to prove a point this weekend. United won 3-0 in the reverse fixture back in October.
UofR Bulmershe Pavilion, Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 3HE
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Abingdon United Development v Tilehurst Panthers
United put up a brave fight against Portchester in the cup last weekend. Now they turn their attention back to league matters and the visit on Tilehurst. Only four points separates the teams with both having played the same number of games. Abingdon won 4-2 at Tilehurst in November, thanks largely to a Charlotte Bigmore hat-trick. However, Panthers are much better away from Scour Lane, where they are still to in this season.
The Northcourt, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL
Beaconsfield Town v Milton United
It's Milton's turn to try to stop the Beaconsfield juggernaut. The addition of Lydia Vettese has given The Rams yet another goalscoring option, but it's the defence that is the basis of their success. Only three goals conceded at home in the league all season. The reverse fixture ended 9-2 to Beaconsfield with Nicole Brown scoring four. Milton have picked up since then and are now eight points above the dreaded dotted line.
Holloways Park, Windsor Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SE
Caversham United v Slough Town
The Goats currently sit bottom of the table but do have a game in hand on Chesham who are two points above. They have not met Slough yet this season, having conceded the away game early in the season. Caversham are yet to pick up a point on home turf. Slough are yet to win away from Arbour Park.
Mapeldurham Recreation Ground, Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Chesham United Development v Wycombe Wanderers u23
Wycombe have won seven of their last eight in all competitions and have been scoring for fun, as the saying goes. However, they'll need to be wary of a Chesham side who won 3-2 at the 18i78 Stadium back in October. United are now two points clear of Caversham at the bottom, but getting a result from this game would be a huge bonus in their quest to avoid the drop. Wycombe are still in touch with second place but with only three league games remaining, they are no longer in the title race.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP5 2RG
Penn & Tylers Green v Ascot United Reserves
A clash between the two teams who could still dent Beaconsfield's title aspirations. Ascot are currently second, five points adrift of the leaders having played the same number of games. Penn are fifth, 21 points adrift but with a huge six games in hand. Both need Beaconsfield to slip up, but defeat for either team would, effectively, end their hopes of catching the leaders. Ascot won the reverse fixture 2-0 with a goal in each half.
French School Meadow Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
United put up a brave fight against Portchester in the cup last weekend. Now they turn their attention back to league matters and the visit on Tilehurst. Only four points separates the teams with both having played the same number of games. Abingdon won 4-2 at Tilehurst in November, thanks largely to a Charlotte Bigmore hat-trick. However, Panthers are much better away from Scour Lane, where they are still to in this season.
The Northcourt, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL
Beaconsfield Town v Milton United
It's Milton's turn to try to stop the Beaconsfield juggernaut. The addition of Lydia Vettese has given The Rams yet another goalscoring option, but it's the defence that is the basis of their success. Only three goals conceded at home in the league all season. The reverse fixture ended 9-2 to Beaconsfield with Nicole Brown scoring four. Milton have picked up since then and are now eight points above the dreaded dotted line.
Holloways Park, Windsor Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SE
Caversham United v Slough Town
The Goats currently sit bottom of the table but do have a game in hand on Chesham who are two points above. They have not met Slough yet this season, having conceded the away game early in the season. Caversham are yet to pick up a point on home turf. Slough are yet to win away from Arbour Park.
Mapeldurham Recreation Ground, Upper Woodcote Road, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7LD
Chesham United Development v Wycombe Wanderers u23
Wycombe have won seven of their last eight in all competitions and have been scoring for fun, as the saying goes. However, they'll need to be wary of a Chesham side who won 3-2 at the 18i78 Stadium back in October. United are now two points clear of Caversham at the bottom, but getting a result from this game would be a huge bonus in their quest to avoid the drop. Wycombe are still in touch with second place but with only three league games remaining, they are no longer in the title race.
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chartridge Road, Chesham HP5 2RG
Penn & Tylers Green v Ascot United Reserves
A clash between the two teams who could still dent Beaconsfield's title aspirations. Ascot are currently second, five points adrift of the leaders having played the same number of games. Penn are fifth, 21 points adrift but with a huge six games in hand. Both need Beaconsfield to slip up, but defeat for either team would, effectively, end their hopes of catching the leaders. Ascot won the reverse fixture 2-0 with a goal in each half.
French School Meadow Elm Road, Penn HP10 8LG
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Bournemouth Sports Reserves v Havant & Waterlooville
The Hawks sit two points behind current leaders AFC Stoneham, with a game in hand. Both of the top two know that they must keep winning and hope that third-placed Fleet, with their 3 or 4 game sin hand, slip up a couple of times. Sports are safe enough in a congested mid-table but are now only playing for their own pride. The reverse fixture was an event-filled nine-goal thriller that saw Havant triumph 5-4 with Bournemouth's Isobel Weatherley seeing red in the 78th minute.
Chapel Gate, Nr Hurn Airport, East Parley, Hampshire BH23 6BL.
QK Southampton v AFC Stoneham
The Bees have won their last two games in all competitions, including their first league points and first home league goals. Confidence will have taken a real boost from that, which will be needed as they welcome the league leaders to The Hive. The Purps won the reverse fixture 8-2 in October. League top scorer, Mia House, scored twice that day along with braces for Aimee Gritt and Emma Simpson. Rebecca Moody and Larnie Bisson with the other two goals, cancelling out a double for Jess Nunn.
The Hive, Redbridge Lane, Southampton SO16 0XN
Woking v Wimborne Town
Separated by just a point, fourth placed Woking take on the fifth placed Magpies. Wimborne do have the advantage of two games in hand on The Cards. Woking have won their last four in all competitions, scoring three on each occasion. The teams met on the opening day of the season with neither side able to break the salemate in a 0-0 draw.
Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking GU22 9DL
The Hawks sit two points behind current leaders AFC Stoneham, with a game in hand. Both of the top two know that they must keep winning and hope that third-placed Fleet, with their 3 or 4 game sin hand, slip up a couple of times. Sports are safe enough in a congested mid-table but are now only playing for their own pride. The reverse fixture was an event-filled nine-goal thriller that saw Havant triumph 5-4 with Bournemouth's Isobel Weatherley seeing red in the 78th minute.
Chapel Gate, Nr Hurn Airport, East Parley, Hampshire BH23 6BL.
QK Southampton v AFC Stoneham
The Bees have won their last two games in all competitions, including their first league points and first home league goals. Confidence will have taken a real boost from that, which will be needed as they welcome the league leaders to The Hive. The Purps won the reverse fixture 8-2 in October. League top scorer, Mia House, scored twice that day along with braces for Aimee Gritt and Emma Simpson. Rebecca Moody and Larnie Bisson with the other two goals, cancelling out a double for Jess Nunn.
The Hive, Redbridge Lane, Southampton SO16 0XN
Woking v Wimborne Town
Separated by just a point, fourth placed Woking take on the fifth placed Magpies. Wimborne do have the advantage of two games in hand on The Cards. Woking have won their last four in all competitions, scoring three on each occasion. The teams met on the opening day of the season with neither side able to break the salemate in a 0-0 draw.
Woking College, Rydens Way, Woking GU22 9DL
CUPS
Berks & Bucks
Reading v Maidenhead United
A three-way A4 derby. Reading, Maidenhead and Reading's current home in Slough, are all on the route. It's a tough draw for The Royals. However, they have already put Maidenhead's fellow National League league-mates, Abingdon United, out of this competition. Maidenhead are 8th in their league, two places above Abingdon. They won 5-0 at Beaconsfield to reach this stage of the competition.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Reading v Maidenhead United
A three-way A4 derby. Reading, Maidenhead and Reading's current home in Slough, are all on the route. It's a tough draw for The Royals. However, they have already put Maidenhead's fellow National League league-mates, Abingdon United, out of this competition. Maidenhead are 8th in their league, two places above Abingdon. They won 5-0 at Beaconsfield to reach this stage of the competition.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Oxfordshire
Oxford City v Easington Sports
The Hoops were brilliant on Sunday as they crushed Woodley in the league. On paper the visit of Thames Valley Division Two outfit Easington, three steps lower than City, should pose no threat. However, Sports are unbeaten on their travels in the league and are currently second with games in hand on the leaders. They progressed to this round with a 4-2 win at Launton.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
Thame United v Kidlington Youth
One place below Easington in Division Two of the Thames valley League sit Thame United. Unbeaten at home in the league, they got to this stage with a 4-1 defeat of Rotherfield United. Kidlington edged past Headington in the last round and, after a tough time in the league lately, will be looking to extend their cup run.
The ASM Stadium, Tythrop Way, OX9 3RN
Oxford City v Easington Sports
The Hoops were brilliant on Sunday as they crushed Woodley in the league. On paper the visit of Thames Valley Division Two outfit Easington, three steps lower than City, should pose no threat. However, Sports are unbeaten on their travels in the league and are currently second with games in hand on the leaders. They progressed to this round with a 4-2 win at Launton.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
Thame United v Kidlington Youth
One place below Easington in Division Two of the Thames valley League sit Thame United. Unbeaten at home in the league, they got to this stage with a 4-1 defeat of Rotherfield United. Kidlington edged past Headington in the last round and, after a tough time in the league lately, will be looking to extend their cup run.
The ASM Stadium, Tythrop Way, OX9 3RN
Hampshire
AFC Bournemouth v Bursledon
The Dons have already had a successful first season in the Southern Region League. Now they have an opportunity to test themselves against a National League side, albeit a daunting task. Bournemouth have a 100% league record this season and are only second to Moneyfields because they have played three fewer games.
Greeen Lane, Crow, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3EB
AFC Portchester v Moneyfields
Portchy's first season in the Southern Region Premier has been very successful so far. Only two defeats in ten games and sitting proudly in third spot as we speak. They can now grade their progress with a home tie against current National League Division One South-West leaders, Moneyfields. Portchester beat Moneys league-mates Bournemouth Sports on penalties in the last round. Moneyfields cruised past Portsmouth Development with a 8-0 victory.
Wicor Recreation Ground, Cranleigh Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 9DP
Sholing v Fleet Town
This is a fascinating tie. Sholing, comfortable in the Premier League mid-table, taking on a Fleet side who have aspirations to join them next season. Sholing beat Fleet's fellow Division One South side, Havant & Waterlooville, on penalties in the previous round. Fleet put out Bournemouth Sports Reserves with a 7-2 win on the road. They have also beaten Premier League opposition twice this season after putting Badshot Lea out of the FA and League Cups.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton SO19 9NA
Winchester City Flyers v Southampton PGA u21
Whilst Flyers were edging past Stoneham by 2-1 in the previous round, Southampton's PGA side were putting twelve past AFC Varsity. It's going to be a tough test for Winchester but they do come into the game full of confidence and goals having won their last seven in all competitions, scoring a colossal 46 goals in the process.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO50 7SU
AFC Bournemouth v Bursledon
The Dons have already had a successful first season in the Southern Region League. Now they have an opportunity to test themselves against a National League side, albeit a daunting task. Bournemouth have a 100% league record this season and are only second to Moneyfields because they have played three fewer games.
Greeen Lane, Crow, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3EB
AFC Portchester v Moneyfields
Portchy's first season in the Southern Region Premier has been very successful so far. Only two defeats in ten games and sitting proudly in third spot as we speak. They can now grade their progress with a home tie against current National League Division One South-West leaders, Moneyfields. Portchester beat Moneys league-mates Bournemouth Sports on penalties in the last round. Moneyfields cruised past Portsmouth Development with a 8-0 victory.
Wicor Recreation Ground, Cranleigh Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 9DP
Sholing v Fleet Town
This is a fascinating tie. Sholing, comfortable in the Premier League mid-table, taking on a Fleet side who have aspirations to join them next season. Sholing beat Fleet's fellow Division One South side, Havant & Waterlooville, on penalties in the previous round. Fleet put out Bournemouth Sports Reserves with a 7-2 win on the road. They have also beaten Premier League opposition twice this season after putting Badshot Lea out of the FA and League Cups.
Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton SO19 9NA
Winchester City Flyers v Southampton PGA u21
Whilst Flyers were edging past Stoneham by 2-1 in the previous round, Southampton's PGA side were putting twelve past AFC Varsity. It's going to be a tough test for Winchester but they do come into the game full of confidence and goals having won their last seven in all competitions, scoring a colossal 46 goals in the process.
Hiller Way, Winchester SO50 7SU
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