Last weekend's League Cup quarter-final games pretty much all went with the form book. All three Premier League versus Division One clashes went the way of the higher-ranked side and the all Premier clash ended in a home win. Meanwhile, Premier League story of the day was at Wrecclesham where Badshot Lea battled hard to hold high-flying Oxford City to a 3-3 draw. In the North a depleted Caversham squad lost at home again, leaving them with a mountain to climb. They will be relying on their nickname more than ever now. In the South both games ended in 4-0 away wins for Stoneham and Bursledon (Dons Dorset Downpour Delight)
Results 23rd February 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE
Badshot Lea 3-3 Oxford City
Considering the season they have been having, this has to go down as an excellent battling point for The Baggies. City's goals came from Ellie White, Lucy White and Billie Bough-French. Shellie Irvine had scored for The Baggies to send the sides in level at 1-1 after 45 minutes. Rebecca Munro grabbed the second after 55 minutes and a last minute Gemma Luke goal secured a point. Read the Oxford City match report.
Woodley United P-P Reading
Considering the season they have been having, this has to go down as an excellent battling point for The Baggies. City's goals came from Ellie White, Lucy White and Billie Bough-French. Shellie Irvine had scored for The Baggies to send the sides in level at 1-1 after 45 minutes. Rebecca Munro grabbed the second after 55 minutes and a last minute Gemma Luke goal secured a point. Read the Oxford City match report.
Woodley United P-P Reading
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Caversham United 0-5 Milton United
Another bad day at the office for Caversham. With a squad depleted by injuries, they were put to the sword by Milton United. To make matters worse, relegation rivals Chesham United Development ground out a draw at Slough Town, leaving the Goats three points adrift at the bottom and, with their goal difference, this is more like four points. Milton goals came from April England, Jessica Excell, Megan Fillary, Lauren Gunzkofer and Kira Ranxha.
Penn & Tylers Green P-P Abingdon United Development
Slough Town 0-0 Chesham United Development
A huge defensive effort from Chesham who only had 10 available players, but managed to grind out a 0-0 draw at Slough. The heat map in this link tells the story. Although the point was more useful to Chesham's survival hopes than to Town, a 19-point haul already for The Rebels is a decent return in this league.
Tilehurst Panthers P-P Kidlington Youth
Another bad day at the office for Caversham. With a squad depleted by injuries, they were put to the sword by Milton United. To make matters worse, relegation rivals Chesham United Development ground out a draw at Slough Town, leaving the Goats three points adrift at the bottom and, with their goal difference, this is more like four points. Milton goals came from April England, Jessica Excell, Megan Fillary, Lauren Gunzkofer and Kira Ranxha.
Penn & Tylers Green P-P Abingdon United Development
Slough Town 0-0 Chesham United Development
A huge defensive effort from Chesham who only had 10 available players, but managed to grind out a 0-0 draw at Slough. The heat map in this link tells the story. Although the point was more useful to Chesham's survival hopes than to Town, a 19-point haul already for The Rebels is a decent return in this league.
Tilehurst Panthers P-P Kidlington Youth
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
AFC Varsity 0-4 AFC Stoneham
Captain Mia Flood added two more goals to her season tally. Lucy Bicknell and PotM Meredith Pake, scoring for the second week running, added Stoneham's other two goals. The Purps now have a five point lead at the top of the table but have played two more than second placed Havant & Waterlooville. Third placed Fleet, 9 points adrift, have six games in hand on the leaders.
Wimborne Town 0-4 Bursledon
The Dons took control on a wet a windy afternoon in Dorset. They led 1-0 at the break thanks to an early goal from Zoe Bache. They increased their lead in the first minute of the second half when Grace Smith slotted home. Poppie Weekes then added two more to seal the victory. Read the full match blog ion the BotP web site (Dons Dorset Downpour Delight)
Captain Mia Flood added two more goals to her season tally. Lucy Bicknell and PotM Meredith Pake, scoring for the second week running, added Stoneham's other two goals. The Purps now have a five point lead at the top of the table but have played two more than second placed Havant & Waterlooville. Third placed Fleet, 9 points adrift, have six games in hand on the leaders.
Wimborne Town 0-4 Bursledon
The Dons took control on a wet a windy afternoon in Dorset. They led 1-0 at the break thanks to an early goal from Zoe Bache. They increased their lead in the first minute of the second half when Grace Smith slotted home. Poppie Weekes then added two more to seal the victory. Read the full match blog ion the BotP web site (Dons Dorset Downpour Delight)
LEAGUE CUP
AFC Portchester 3-1 Wycombe Wanderers
Two goals from April Hill and another from Sam Jennings helped Portchy dump league rivals Wycombe out of the League Cup. Wycombe's Ashleigh Harte had squared things up at 1-1 before half-time, but the home side pushed on to reach the semi-finals.
Ascot United 6-0 Havant & Waterlooville
The Yellawomen cruised through to the semi-finals of the League Cup with a comprehensive victory over Havant. Ascot scored four times in just over half an hour, to effectively put the game to bed. Kate Fox opened the scoring after 5 minutes before Leah Littlechild, Erin Huntley and Beth Lloyd gave them the four goal cushion with only 31 minutes on the clock. Leah Littlechild then completed her hat-trick with goals in the 63rd and 78th minutes. You can read the match report on the Ascot United web site.
Sholing 4-0 Fleet Town
The Boatwomen successfully negotiated what could easily have been a League Cup banana skin, scoring four goals in the first half to see off the challenge of a strong Fleet side. Siena Millen scored for the third consecutive game, bagging herself a 26-minute hat-trick. Emily Serridge then added the fourth with 8 minutes of the first-half still remaining. The second half was goalless, but the damage had already been done.
Winchester City Flyers 5-0 Beaconsfield Town
It took Premier League Flyers 36 minutes to break the Division One North side's resistance, with Kayleigh Tonks finally making the breakthrough. Two goals in seven crucial second-half minutes then put the game out of reach for The Rams. Libby Wilkinson and Sharna Capel Watson scoring. Annie Northwood came off the bench to add a fourth in the 88th minute before Wilkinson grabbed her second goal in the final minute.
Two goals from April Hill and another from Sam Jennings helped Portchy dump league rivals Wycombe out of the League Cup. Wycombe's Ashleigh Harte had squared things up at 1-1 before half-time, but the home side pushed on to reach the semi-finals.
Ascot United 6-0 Havant & Waterlooville
The Yellawomen cruised through to the semi-finals of the League Cup with a comprehensive victory over Havant. Ascot scored four times in just over half an hour, to effectively put the game to bed. Kate Fox opened the scoring after 5 minutes before Leah Littlechild, Erin Huntley and Beth Lloyd gave them the four goal cushion with only 31 minutes on the clock. Leah Littlechild then completed her hat-trick with goals in the 63rd and 78th minutes. You can read the match report on the Ascot United web site.
Sholing 4-0 Fleet Town
The Boatwomen successfully negotiated what could easily have been a League Cup banana skin, scoring four goals in the first half to see off the challenge of a strong Fleet side. Siena Millen scored for the third consecutive game, bagging herself a 26-minute hat-trick. Emily Serridge then added the fourth with 8 minutes of the first-half still remaining. The second half was goalless, but the damage had already been done.
Winchester City Flyers 5-0 Beaconsfield Town
It took Premier League Flyers 36 minutes to break the Division One North side's resistance, with Kayleigh Tonks finally making the breakthrough. Two goals in seven crucial second-half minutes then put the game out of reach for The Rams. Libby Wilkinson and Sharna Capel Watson scoring. Annie Northwood came off the bench to add a fourth in the 88th minute before Wilkinson grabbed her second goal in the final minute.
Fixtures Sunday 2nd March 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE
AFC Portchester v Wycombe Wanderers
Take two. After Portchy put Wycombe out of the League Cup on Sunday, The Chairgirls make the long journey South again this weekend. Wycombe currently hold a four point and three league position advantage on their hosts, but Portchester do have two games in hand. A win is a must for both teams as the chasing pack begin to run out of games in which to catch the leaders.
On-Site Group Stadium, Cranleigh Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 9DP
Ascot United v Winchester City Flyers
Still unbeaten in the league and with a 100% hole league record, Ascot are fast closing in on the league title. Flyers have won the last four league games they have played though, and will go into the game with plenty of confidence. However, Ascot won the reverse fixture 4-0., with two goals from Olivia Glover and one each from Beth Lloyd and Chloe Ball.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Selsey v Reading
A massive game at the bottom of the table. After Badshot Lea picked up a point at home to Oxford City at the weekend, lifting themselves off the bottom and above both of these teams, this is a real 6-pointer. A draw would actually take both sides back above The Baggies but a win for either would be a real boost to their survival hopes. Reading won the reverse fixture 2-1 (Points On The Board)
Seal Bay Stadium, High Street, Selsey, PO20 0QG
Take two. After Portchy put Wycombe out of the League Cup on Sunday, The Chairgirls make the long journey South again this weekend. Wycombe currently hold a four point and three league position advantage on their hosts, but Portchester do have two games in hand. A win is a must for both teams as the chasing pack begin to run out of games in which to catch the leaders.
On-Site Group Stadium, Cranleigh Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 9DP
Ascot United v Winchester City Flyers
Still unbeaten in the league and with a 100% hole league record, Ascot are fast closing in on the league title. Flyers have won the last four league games they have played though, and will go into the game with plenty of confidence. However, Ascot won the reverse fixture 4-0., with two goals from Olivia Glover and one each from Beth Lloyd and Chloe Ball.
Racecourse Ground, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LJ
Selsey v Reading
A massive game at the bottom of the table. After Badshot Lea picked up a point at home to Oxford City at the weekend, lifting themselves off the bottom and above both of these teams, this is a real 6-pointer. A draw would actually take both sides back above The Baggies but a win for either would be a real boost to their survival hopes. Reading won the reverse fixture 2-1 (Points On The Board)
Seal Bay Stadium, High Street, Selsey, PO20 0QG
DIVISION ONE NORTH
Beaconsfield Town v Ascot United Reserves
The Rams are five points clear of Ascot with a game in hand. Victory in this clash would more or less rule The Yellas out of the running for the title. Penn could still have a say in that, but with so many games to make up, it's going to be tough for them. Beaconsfield won the reverse fixture 2-1 in November, coming from a goal down at half-time.
Holloways Park, Windsor Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SE
Kidlington Youth v Chesham United Development
Chesham's draw at Slough on Sunday gave them a three point gap over Caversham at the bottom, although they have played a game more. The reverse fixture ended 3-1 to Kidlington back in November. However, that was the last time the Greens have taken maximum points in a league game. Chesham's eight points tis season have all come on their travels.
Exeter Park, Crown Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB
Slough Town v Milton United
Two sides who are safe from trouble but can't affect things at the top of the table either. It's all about finishing as high as possible and getting a good end to the campaign to use as a base for next season. The teams have already met twice this season, both at Milton Heights. A very early season FA Cup game went in favour of Milton who scored three unanswered second half goals to win 4-1. The reverse league fixture also went the way of the home team, 3-0 on that occasion.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Wycombe Wanderers u23 v Penn & Tylers Green
A crunch game for Penn & Tylers Green but, then again, aren't they all now. 18 points behind the leaders but with five games in hand and with Beaconsfield yet to visit in the league, they know that they need to keep winning their games in order to keep up the pressure. Wycombe are only 6 points off the top but, with just two games remaining, are not in contention for the title, realistically. The reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw and featured 5 yellow cards.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
The Rams are five points clear of Ascot with a game in hand. Victory in this clash would more or less rule The Yellas out of the running for the title. Penn could still have a say in that, but with so many games to make up, it's going to be tough for them. Beaconsfield won the reverse fixture 2-1 in November, coming from a goal down at half-time.
Holloways Park, Windsor Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2SE
Kidlington Youth v Chesham United Development
Chesham's draw at Slough on Sunday gave them a three point gap over Caversham at the bottom, although they have played a game more. The reverse fixture ended 3-1 to Kidlington back in November. However, that was the last time the Greens have taken maximum points in a league game. Chesham's eight points tis season have all come on their travels.
Exeter Park, Crown Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB
Slough Town v Milton United
Two sides who are safe from trouble but can't affect things at the top of the table either. It's all about finishing as high as possible and getting a good end to the campaign to use as a base for next season. The teams have already met twice this season, both at Milton Heights. A very early season FA Cup game went in favour of Milton who scored three unanswered second half goals to win 4-1. The reverse league fixture also went the way of the home team, 3-0 on that occasion.
Arbour Park, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
Wycombe Wanderers u23 v Penn & Tylers Green
A crunch game for Penn & Tylers Green but, then again, aren't they all now. 18 points behind the leaders but with five games in hand and with Beaconsfield yet to visit in the league, they know that they need to keep winning their games in order to keep up the pressure. Wycombe are only 6 points off the top but, with just two games remaining, are not in contention for the title, realistically. The reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw and featured 5 yellow cards.
18i78 Stadium, Wymers Wood Road, Burnham SL1 8JG
DIVISION ONE SOUTH
Fleet Town v Bournemouth Sports Reserves
Sports have lost 9 of their last 10 games and sit bottom of the current form table. It's just as well that they started the campaign in good form, losing just once in the first seven. The teams have met twice already, both games being played in Bournemouth. Fleet returned from their league visit with a 4-0 victory after being held 0-0 at the break. The Senior Cup clash in January also ended in a Fleet victory, 7-2 this time with Lily Martin scoring four of the Town goals.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
Havant & Waterlooville v Woking
Woking are up to fourth spot after a decent run of form, winning their last five league games. Havant, currently in second spot, have lost just twice in the league all season and, with two games in hand on Stoneham, could overtake them should they win both. The reverse fixture back in October saw two Laurie Potvin goals secure all three points for The Hawks.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
Sports have lost 9 of their last 10 games and sit bottom of the current form table. It's just as well that they started the campaign in good form, losing just once in the first seven. The teams have met twice already, both games being played in Bournemouth. Fleet returned from their league visit with a 4-0 victory after being held 0-0 at the break. The Senior Cup clash in January also ended in a Fleet victory, 7-2 this time with Lily Martin scoring four of the Town goals.
Crookham Road, Fleet GU51 5FA
Havant & Waterlooville v Woking
Woking are up to fourth spot after a decent run of form, winning their last five league games. Havant, currently in second spot, have lost just twice in the league all season and, with two games in hand on Stoneham, could overtake them should they win both. The reverse fixture back in October saw two Laurie Potvin goals secure all three points for The Hawks.
Westleigh Park, Havant PO9 5TH
CHAIRMAN'S CUP
Abingdon United Development v QK Southampton
A chance for both of these teams to take a break from league action. Abingdon's form has been a little patchy of late, winning three and losing three of their last six matches. Their last two have been postponed, so they haven't played since early February. QK lost last time out, at home to Stoneham (Bees Stung), but have been putting in some much improved performances recently.
The Northcourt, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL
AFC Varsity v Bursledon
The league encounter, at Hatches Farm back in October, yielded three points for the visitors as goals from Kirby Anderson, Sophie Moore and Paris Payne gave The Dons a 3-1 win. With a ten-point gap and three games in hand on QK, Varsity can afford to relax in league terms, allowing them to focus on the cup. Their recent issue has been a lack of goals at home, failing to score in the last two league outings. The Dons had a confidence-boosting 4-0 win at Wimborne last weekend (Dons Dorset Downpour Delight).
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, Romsey Road, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6EA
Badshot Lea v AFC Stoneham
The Baggies produced a fighting performance to grab a vital point at home to Oxford City at the weekend. Wil that be the spark they needed to ignite their season? A visit of high-flying Stoneham will be a test for them. The Purps are currently top of their league and have won six of their last seven games. Despite being the lower ranked team, they will go into this one full of confidence.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF
Oxford City v Woodley United
This will be the fourth meeting between these two teams this season and, despite Woodley winning the first encounter 2-1 at City in the FA Cup, The Hoops have had the upper hand since. The two league encounters have ended 7-1 and 6-3 in favour of Oxford. They are the two highest ranked teams in the competition, so you'd assume that the winner of this game will take on the mantle of favourites.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
Wimborne Town v Tilehurst Panthers
This is an interesting clash. Two newly promoted teams who have performed well in their new divisions. Both have already secured their position for next season. Panthers defeat at Ascot last time out was their first reversal in four, but they have not played since early February now. Wimborne's form has taken a slight dip recently, although they have had a series of difficult away games prior to the defeat at home to Burseldon at the weekend.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, 16 Ainsley Road, Wimborne BH21 2FU
A chance for both of these teams to take a break from league action. Abingdon's form has been a little patchy of late, winning three and losing three of their last six matches. Their last two have been postponed, so they haven't played since early February. QK lost last time out, at home to Stoneham (Bees Stung), but have been putting in some much improved performances recently.
The Northcourt, Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL
AFC Varsity v Bursledon
The league encounter, at Hatches Farm back in October, yielded three points for the visitors as goals from Kirby Anderson, Sophie Moore and Paris Payne gave The Dons a 3-1 win. With a ten-point gap and three games in hand on QK, Varsity can afford to relax in league terms, allowing them to focus on the cup. Their recent issue has been a lack of goals at home, failing to score in the last two league outings. The Dons had a confidence-boosting 4-0 win at Wimborne last weekend (Dons Dorset Downpour Delight).
Hatches Farm Sports Ground, Romsey Road, West Wellow, Romsey SO51 6EA
Badshot Lea v AFC Stoneham
The Baggies produced a fighting performance to grab a vital point at home to Oxford City at the weekend. Wil that be the spark they needed to ignite their season? A visit of high-flying Stoneham will be a test for them. The Purps are currently top of their league and have won six of their last seven games. Despite being the lower ranked team, they will go into this one full of confidence.
Westfield Lane, Wrecclesham GU10 4PF
Oxford City v Woodley United
This will be the fourth meeting between these two teams this season and, despite Woodley winning the first encounter 2-1 at City in the FA Cup, The Hoops have had the upper hand since. The two league encounters have ended 7-1 and 6-3 in favour of Oxford. They are the two highest ranked teams in the competition, so you'd assume that the winner of this game will take on the mantle of favourites.
Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0NQ
Wimborne Town v Tilehurst Panthers
This is an interesting clash. Two newly promoted teams who have performed well in their new divisions. Both have already secured their position for next season. Panthers defeat at Ascot last time out was their first reversal in four, but they have not played since early February now. Wimborne's form has taken a slight dip recently, although they have had a series of difficult away games prior to the defeat at home to Burseldon at the weekend.
Wyatt Homes Stadium, New Cuthbury, 16 Ainsley Road, Wimborne BH21 2FU
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